Results
We found 82 matching items.
- John Bentley letter, Sept. 26, 1813.A letter written by John Bentley, an American soldier during the War of 1812, to his wife Betsey. The letter makes reference to an impending attack on Canada, with speculation the attack may occur at Kingston, Montreal or Prescott.A letter written by John Bentley, an American soldier during the War of 1812, to his wife Betsey. The letter makes reference to an impending attack on Canada, with speculation …
- "Kaiser" of 1813 Built Warship in Three Weeks: Schooner Days DLXII (562)Snider, C. H. J., Toronto Telegram (Toronto, ON), 7 Nov 1942 "Kaiser" of 1813 Built Warship in Three Weeks Schooner Days DLXII (562) by C. H. J. Snider _______ Forty Days From Growing Tree To Fighting Force Was Enough For Henry ...Snider, C. H. J., Toronto Telegram (Toronto, ON), 7 Nov 1942 "Kaiser" of 1813 Built Warship in Three Weeks Schooner Days DLXII (562) by C. H. J. Snider _______ Forty Days From Growing Tree To Fighting Force Was Enough For Henry …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Old Never-Wet: Schooner Days CXXXVII (137)Snider, C. H. J., Toronto Telegram (Toronto, ON), 5 May 1934 *The building to protect the New Orleans was built in 1815 on orders of Commodore Chauncey to protect it. Many years later it blew down. For a more thorough, and much better documented account of the NEW ORLEANS and the CHIPPEWA (the other hull that Snider does not name) see …Snider, C. H. J., Toronto Telegram (Toronto, ON), 5 May 1934 *The building to protect the New Orleans was built in 1815 on orders of Commodore Chauncey to protect it. Many years later it blew down. For a more thorough, and …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Ontario Repository (Canandaigua, NY), Tues., May 6, 1817On Monday the 21st of April ult. the fast sailing schooner Niagara, Capt. Trowbridge, of 60 tons burthen, from Oswego, belonging to Messrs. Townsend, Bronson & Co., of that place, arrived at the new village of Carthage, with 100 bbls of salt, consigned to Messrs. Norton, Beach & Strong, and …On Monday the 21st of April ult. the fast sailing schooner Niagara, Capt. Trowbridge, of 60 tons burthen, from Oswego, belonging to Messrs. Townsend, Bronson & Co., of that place, …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Improvements at Sacket's HarborOntario Repository (Canandaigua, NY), Tues., Aug. 18, 1818 Improvements at Sacket's Harbor. - The Sacket's Harbor Gazette contains a report of the trustees of the village, from which the following is extracted. The report is signed by Justin Butterfield, president. "At the commence of peace, this village contained the accumulated filth ...Ontario Repository (Canandaigua, NY), Tues., Aug. 18, 1818 Improvements at Sacket's Harbor. - The Sacket's Harbor Gazette contains a report of the trustees of the village, from which the following is extracted. The report is signed by Justin …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Our Lake DefencesWyoming County Mirror (Warsaw, NY), December 18, 1861, page 2 Column 7Wyoming County Mirror (Warsaw, NY), December 18, 1861, page 2 Column 7Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- His Best FourthTomlinson, Everett T., Syracuse Sunday Herald (Syracuse, NY), 4 July 1897 *Tomlinson was a nationally known author of adventure books for boys in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, which sold more than two million copies. He also was widely known for his short stories and and other fiction. He also authored Greek and Latin textbooks widely used in schools. …Tomlinson, Everett T., Syracuse Sunday Herald (Syracuse, NY), 4 July 1897 *Tomlinson was a nationally known author of adventure books for boys in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, which sold more than two million copies. He also was widely …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Naval Construction in 1813Old Salt on the Lakes, The Monthly Nautical Magazine and Quarterly Review (New York, NY: Griffiths & Bates, 1855), December 1854, pp. 160-61 NAVAL CONSTRUCTION IN 1813. Messrs. Editors : -- I have been thinking that if the British Admiralty knew how fast we can work on this side of the At- lantic, when a fleet or a fortress is to be taken, it may be they would have given an order for …Old Salt on the Lakes, The Monthly Nautical Magazine and Quarterly Review (New York, NY: Griffiths & Bates, 1855), December 1854, pp. 160-61 NAVAL CONSTRUCTION IN 1813. Messrs. Editors : -- I have been thinking that if the British Admiralty knew how fast we can work on this side of the At- lantic, …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), 23 Apr 1825The U.S. vessels at Sackets Harbor have been sold to Robert Hugunin who will break them up and remove the materials.The U.S. vessels at Sackets Harbor have been sold to Robert Hugunin who will break them up and remove the materials.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Old Sloop will be Sunk in OntarioOLD SLOOP WILL BE SUNK IN ONTARIO ____ Has Long Rested in Water at Ship House Point ____ At Sackets Over 50 Years ____ Hulk Has been in the Harbor for Many Years - She Will be Towed Out to Deep Water and Sunk. ____ The old sloop that has …OLD SLOOP WILL BE SUNK IN ONTARIO ____ Has Long Rested in Water at Ship House Point ____ At Sackets Over 50 Years ____ Hulk Has been in the Harbor …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- FerrySackets Harbor Republican, 29 Jun 1821 FERRY, ESTABLISHED across Black River Bay, from Sacket's Harbour, in the direction to Chaumon Bay, Gravelly Point & Kingston, with boats suitable for carrying footmen, cattle & waggons,&c..; Ferriage very low. People travelling from the southern parts of this county, and elsewhere, ...Sackets Harbor Republican, 29 Jun 1821 FERRY, ESTABLISHED across Black River Bay, from Sacket's Harbour, in the direction to Chaumon Bay, Gravelly Point & Kingston, with boats suitable for carrying footmen, cattle & waggons,&c..; Ferriage very …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Marine ListSackets Harbor Republican, 15 May 1821 Marine List Port of Sacket's Harbor ____ ARRIVED. May 12 sch. George & Mary, Conger, Kingston " steamboat Sophia, Thornton, Kingston ...Sackets Harbor Republican, 15 May 1821 Marine List Port of Sacket's Harbor ____ ARRIVED. May 12 sch. George & Mary, Conger, Kingston " steamboat Sophia, Thornton, Kingston ...Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Port of Sacket's harborSackets Harbor Republican, 11 May 1821 Marine List. PORT OF SACKET's HARBOR. ___________________ SAILED. Ap. 30. sch Lady Washington, Rounds, Genesee. " steamboat Sophia, ...Sackets Harbor Republican, 11 May 1821 Marine List. PORT OF SACKET's HARBOR. ___________________ SAILED. Ap. 30. sch Lady Washington, Rounds, Genesee. " steamboat Sophia, ...Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- LaunchSackets Harbor Republican, 18 May 1821 LAUNCH. Another beautiful schooner was launched at this place on the 13th inst. In her present appearance she bears a close resemblance to the celebrated Lady of the Lake. She is called the "ROBINS," in honor of Lieut. William M. Robins, of the Navy, now on this station. ...Sackets Harbor Republican, 18 May 1821 LAUNCH. Another beautiful schooner was launched at this place on the 13th inst. In her present appearance she bears a close resemblance to the celebrated Lady of the Lake. She …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Buffalo Gazette (Buffalo, NY), 20 May 1817The steam Boat ONTARIO on Wednesday last, left this port for the first time, in order to try the force of her machinery. --A number of gentlemen, ambitious to be the first that ever navigated the waters of Lake Ontario in a Steam Boat, embarked on board. She started from …The steam Boat ONTARIO on Wednesday last, left this port for the first time, in order to try the force of her machinery. --A number of gentlemen, ambitious to be …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Annexation (Schooner), aground, 1 Nov 1869Reason: aground Remarks: Total lossReason: aground Remarks: Total lossMaritime History of the Great Lakes
- Alexander (Schooner), aground, 1 Nov 1869Reason: aground Freight: barley Remarks: Total lossReason: aground Freight: barley Remarks: Total lossMaritime History of the Great Lakes
- Pandora (Schooner), aground, 1 Nov 1869Reason: aground Remarks: Got offReason: aground Remarks: Got offMaritime History of the Great Lakes
- L. B. Stone (Schooner), aground, 1 Nov 1869Reason: aground Remarks: Got offReason: aground Remarks: Got offMaritime History of the Great Lakes
- Andes (Brig), aground, 1 May 1851Reason: aground Lives: nil Hull damage: $1,200 Remarks: Got offReason: aground Lives: nil Hull damage: $1,200 Remarks: Got offMaritime History of the Great Lakes