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- Oswego grain elevatorsBlack and white stereoview of Oswego harbour featuring, from left to right, the Continental Elevator, C. Ames & Co.'s Reciprocity Elevator, and Howlett Gardner & Co.'s Lake Ontario Mills. Two unidentified two-masted schooners lie unloading into the elevators. The hull of a third vessel, possibly a canal barge lies to …Black and white stereoview of Oswego harbour featuring, from left to right, the Continental Elevator, C. Ames & Co.'s Reciprocity Elevator, and Howlett Gardner & Co.'s Lake Ontario Mills. Two …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- View of Oswego HarborThe HOAG was launched in 1862, re-rigged as a barge in 1880, as a schooner again in 1884, and abandoned by 1906. The photo appears to give the home port as Toledo, which might be useful in providing a more precise date.The HOAG was launched in 1862, re-rigged as a barge in 1880, as a schooner again in 1884, and abandoned by 1906. The photo appears to give the home port …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Two-masted sailing vessel at dockStereoview of a two-masted schooner lying alongside the wharf with a stack of lumber. In the background is one of the Oswego grain elevators.Stereoview of a two-masted schooner lying alongside the wharf with a stack of lumber. In the background is one of the Oswego grain elevators.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Breakwater and LighthouseStereoview of the Oswego harbour from the level of the lake. It follows the line of the wooden breakwater out to the lighthouse. In the foreground are small rafts, one of which has men sitting and fishing. Several sailing vessels are tied up across the harbour along with piles of …Stereoview of the Oswego harbour from the level of the lake. It follows the line of the wooden breakwater out to the lighthouse. In the foreground are small rafts, one …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- [Oswego] Harbor from Upper BridgeStereoview of the Oswego harbour from the upper bridge. In the centre of the harbour is a two masted schooner. The sail of another schooner is hanging to dry beyond the railroad trestle. There are a number of barges along the far side of the harbour.Stereoview of the Oswego harbour from the upper bridge. In the centre of the harbour is a two masted schooner. The sail of another schooner is hanging to dry beyond …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Prospect Rock, Fort and entrance to HarborStereoscopic Views of Oswego and Vicinity, By F. W. Oliver, Oswego, N.Y. Handwritten title: Prospect Rock, Fort and entrance to HarborStereoscopic Views of Oswego and Vicinity, By F. W. Oliver, Oswego, N.Y. Handwritten title: Prospect Rock, Fort and entrance to HarborMaritime History of the Great Lakes
- Port Credit Light's Last Spark Out The Harbor It Once Marked: Schooner Days CCXLVII (247)Snider, C. H. J., Toronto Telegram (Toronto, ON), 4 Jul 1936 Port Credit Light's Last Spark Out The Harbor It Once Marked Schooner Days CCXLVII (247) AND so the last traces of Port Credit light have disappeared, like the vanishing of a high cloud which carries the ...Snider, C. H. J., Toronto Telegram (Toronto, ON), 4 Jul 1936 Port Credit Light's Last Spark Out The Harbor It Once Marked Schooner Days CCXLVII (247) AND so the last traces of Port Credit light have disappeared, like the vanishing of …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Those Stonehookers: Schooner Days CXV (115)Snider, C. H. J., Toronto Telegram (Toronto, ON), 25 Nov 1933 Those Stonehookers Schooner Days CXV (115) The Great Gale of 1913 interrupted our yarn about the stonehookers of Port Credit last week, as it did the career of many a proud steamer twenty years ago; but here we attempt to fulfill the promise ...Snider, C. H. J., Toronto Telegram (Toronto, ON), 25 Nov 1933 Those Stonehookers Schooner Days CXV (115) The Great Gale of 1913 interrupted our yarn about the stonehookers of Port Credit last week, as it did the career of many a …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- More Stone Hookers: Schooner Days CXVI (116)Snider, C. H. J., Toronto Telegram (Toronto, ON), 3 Dec 1933 More Stone Hookers Schooner Days CXVI (116) Having waded through the alphabet to the end of the I's, let us look over the names of some more of the "mosquito fleet" that used to carry cordwood, sand, gravel and ...Snider, C. H. J., Toronto Telegram (Toronto, ON), 3 Dec 1933 More Stone Hookers Schooner Days CXVI (116) Having waded through the alphabet to the end of the I's, let us look over the names of some more of the "mosquito …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Last of the Stonehookers: Schooner Days CXVII (117)Snider, C. H. J., Toronto Telegram (Toronto, ON), 3 Dec 1933 Last of the Stonehookers Schooner Days CXVII (117) All things come to an end sometime and somewhere, and the list of the stonehooker fleet which was once the characteristic of Port Credit, here continues from ...Snider, C. H. J., Toronto Telegram (Toronto, ON), 3 Dec 1933 Last of the Stonehookers Schooner Days CXVII (117) All things come to an end sometime and somewhere, and the list of the stonehooker fleet which was once the characteristic of …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Ups and Downs of a York-Built Hooker: Schooner Days MXXIV (1024)Snider, C. H. J., Toronto Telegram, 27 Oct 1951 Ups and Downs of a York-Built Hooker Schooner Days MXXIV (1024) by C. H. J. Snider ABRAM BLOCK, SR., who came to this country in 1834 and founded the Block dynasty of Port Credit, ...Snider, C. H. J., Toronto Telegram, 27 Oct 1951 Ups and Downs of a York-Built Hooker Schooner Days MXXIV (1024) by C. H. J. Snider ABRAM BLOCK, SR., who came to this country in 1834 and founded the Block …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- The Boy Came Back: Schooner Days MXLV (1045)Snider, C. H. J., Toronto Telegram, 22 Mar 1952 The Boy Came Back Schooner Days MXLV (1045) by C. H. J. Snider A Port Credit Valentine A PLEASANT HAIL from ...Snider, C. H. J., Toronto Telegram, 22 Mar 1952 The Boy Came Back Schooner Days MXLV (1045) by C. H. J. Snider A Port Credit Valentine A PLEASANT HAIL from ...Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Young Timers Night on the Stave Bank: Schooner Days MXLVI (1046)Snider, C. H. J., Toronto Telegram, 29 Mar 1952 Young Timers Night on the Stave Bank Schooner Days MXLVI (1046) by C. H. J. Snider IT was young-timers' night in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church on the Stave Bank rd. in Port ...Snider, C. H. J., Toronto Telegram, 29 Mar 1952 Young Timers Night on the Stave Bank Schooner Days MXLVI (1046) by C. H. J. Snider IT was young-timers' night in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church on the Stave Bank rd. …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Sunday Scorching: Schooner Days LXXXIII (83)Snider, C. H. J., Toronto Telegram (Toronto, ON), 15 Apr 1933 Sunday Scorching Schooner Days LXXXIII (83) Seventy-eight years ago this Easter Sunday Port Credit was swept by its first great fire. Seventy-eight years is a long time, and yet Abram Block, J. P., present day pillar in the Port Credit community, ...Snider, C. H. J., Toronto Telegram (Toronto, ON), 15 Apr 1933 Sunday Scorching Schooner Days LXXXIII (83) Seventy-eight years ago this Easter Sunday Port Credit was swept by its first great fire. Seventy-eight years is a long time, and yet Abram …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Penetrating Port Credit at High Water: Schooner Days DXCV (595)Snider, C. H. J., Toronto Telegram (Toronto, ON), 19 Jun 1943 Penetrating Port Credit at High Water Schooner Days DXCV (595) by C. H. J. Snider _______ Ancient harbor, once prosperous, once silted up, now practicable for 8 ft. draught - ...Snider, C. H. J., Toronto Telegram (Toronto, ON), 19 Jun 1943 Penetrating Port Credit at High Water Schooner Days DXCV (595) by C. H. J. Snider _______ Ancient harbor, once prosperous, once silted up, now practicable for 8 ft. draught - …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- The Blower Boys: Schooner Days XLVI (46)Snider, C. H. J., Toronto Telegram (Toronto, ON), 7 May 1932 The Blower Boys Schooner Days XLVI (46) "While the hookers were here, the Blower boys sailed 'em" These words, coming from the lips of an old sailor, are possibly the most concise summing up of the history of the Blower family, of Port Credit, the ...Snider, C. H. J., Toronto Telegram (Toronto, ON), 7 May 1932 The Blower Boys Schooner Days XLVI (46) "While the hookers were here, the Blower boys sailed 'em" These words, coming from the lips of an old sailor, are possibly the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Standing Keels and British Queens: Schooner Days XLIX (49)Snider, C. H. J., Toronto Telegram (Toronto, ON), 28 May 1932 Standing Keels and British Queens Schooner Days XLIX (49) Builder's model of Port Credit's largest sailing craft, a square rigger, recalls pre-centreboard days in the lake fleets. STANDING-KEELERS passed out of the lake ...Snider, C. H. J., Toronto Telegram (Toronto, ON), 28 May 1932 Standing Keels and British Queens Schooner Days XLIX (49) Builder's model of Port Credit's largest sailing craft, a square rigger, recalls pre-centreboard days in the lake fleets. STANDING-KEELERS passed out …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Emma (Schooner), aground, 1 Nov 1861Reason: aground Lives: nil Hull damage: $2,000 Cargo: $2,000 Freight: general cargo Remarks: Total lossReason: aground Lives: nil Hull damage: $2,000 Cargo: $2,000 Freight: general cargo Remarks: Total lossMaritime History of the Great Lakes
- Lillian (Schooner), C80954, sunk, 1 Apr 1896Reason: sunk Lives: nil Remarks: RaisedReason: sunk Lives: nil Remarks: RaisedMaritime History of the Great Lakes
- Flora L. Baines (Propeller), C71249, freshett, 13 Sep 1879Reason: freshett Lives: nil Remarks: Total lossReason: freshett Lives: nil Remarks: Total lossMaritime History of the Great Lakes