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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
- City of Madison (Propeller), U4350, aground, 1 Aug 1860Reason: aground Lives: nil Hull damage: $500 Remarks: Got offReason: aground Lives: nil Hull damage: $500 Remarks: Got offMaritime History of the Great Lakes
- William Maxwell (Schooner), aground, 24 Nov 1860Reason: aground Lives: ? Remarks: Total loss ?Reason: aground Lives: ? Remarks: Total loss ?Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Hector (Propeller), U11195, aground, 29 Nov 1873Reason: aground Lives: nil Remarks: Got offReason: aground Lives: nil Remarks: Got offMaritime History of the Great Lakes
- Horse Boy Hero of Sugar Loaf Wreck: Schooner Days DXXXV (535)Snider, C. H. J., Toronto Telegram (Toronto, ON), 25 Apr 1942 Horse Boy Hero of Sugar Loaf Wreck Schooner Days DXXXV (535) by C. H. J. Snider _______ SIXTEEN-YEAR-OLD Tommy Scott, horse boy on the Welland Canal, came to the end of the Long Level at ...Snider, C. H. J., Toronto Telegram (Toronto, ON), 25 Apr 1942 Horse Boy Hero of Sugar Loaf Wreck Schooner Days DXXXV (535) by C. H. J. Snider _______ SIXTEEN-YEAR-OLD Tommy Scott, horse boy on the Welland Canal, came to the end …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), 16 Apr 1887I dropped into the office of Captain John Van Alstyne the other day to see if I could pick up a story from some "old tar." You see the captain's office is the central resort for old lake captains when they are in the city. They all know Cap'n John …I dropped into the office of Captain John Van Alstyne the other day to see if I could pick up a story from some "old tar." You see the captain's …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- LaunchEvening Courier & Republic (Buffalo, NY), 15 Nov 1866, p. 3, column 6 Launch.--A new vessel, the Rockaway, was launched at Oswego on Tuesday afternoon [the 13th] from the yard of Chanler, Alford & Co.Evening Courier & Republic (Buffalo, NY), 15 Nov 1866, p. 3, column 6 Launch.--A new vessel, the Rockaway, was launched at Oswego on Tuesday afternoon [the 13th] from the yard of Chanler, Alford & Co.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Heavy FireOswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), 13 Aug 1858 Heavy Fire. - About half last one o'clock this mornings fire broke out in the cupola of the Empire Elevator, owned by F.,T. Carrington and P. Rathbun, and although every exertion was made by our efficient fire brigade, with the assistance of the hydrants from the adjoining mills, within two …Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), 13 Aug 1858 Heavy Fire. - About half last one o'clock this mornings fire broke out in the cupola of the Empire Elevator, owned by F.,T. Carrington and P. Rathbun, and although every …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Navigation in Early DaysDaily Palladium (Oswego, NY), 8 Feb 1902 Navigation In Early Days. First Propeller On The Lake Was Built In Oswego Sylvester Doolittle Sent Her To The West While The Buffalo Papers Jeered And Called Her The Oswego Humbug Gleaned From Musty Old Records The first steamboat to ply the waters of Lake Ontario was ...Daily Palladium (Oswego, NY), 8 Feb 1902 Navigation In Early Days. First Propeller On The Lake Was Built In Oswego Sylvester Doolittle Sent Her To The West While The Buffalo Papers Jeered And Called Her The Oswego …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Life SaversLIFE SAVERS ____ Visit to the Oswego Station ____ Facilities Provided by the Government for Saving the Lives of the Shipwrecked - How the Men Do their Work - Watching or Wrecks and Training for Duty. ___ The recent terrible storms on the lakes ...LIFE SAVERS ____ Visit to the Oswego Station ____ Facilities Provided by the Government for Saving the Lives of the Shipwrecked - How the Men Do their Work - Watching …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Disastrous Conflagration!Disastrous Conflagration! _____ Destruction of the 'Union Elevator with some 40,000 Bushels of Wheat - Loss of $127,000 ____ At about half past ten o'clock last night, fire was discovered in the second story of the "Union Elevator" east end of the iron bridge, ...Disastrous Conflagration! _____ Destruction of the 'Union Elevator with some 40,000 Bushels of Wheat - Loss of $127,000 ____ At about half past ten o'clock last night, fire was discovered …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Ancient Fortifications of OswegoAccording to a tradition long current among the people of Oswego, the Fort built upon the high ground on the West side of the River, near the present junction of Van Buren and Sixth streets, the the ruins of which have, with a few years, been effaced by the march …According to a tradition long current among the people of Oswego, the Fort built upon the high ground on the West side of the River, near the present junction of …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Flouring Mills of OswegoFlouring Mills of Oswego Being desirous to obtain all the information possible upon a subject so important to this city as its milling business, and of imparting it to our readers, we have procured the following statistics in relation to the Flouring Mills of Oswego. We have found ...Flouring Mills of Oswego Being desirous to obtain all the information possible upon a subject so important to this city as its milling business, and of imparting it to our …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Flouring Mills of OswegoFlour Mills of Oswego The following named mills are all located on the Varick Canal, with the exception of the Pearl Mill, which is situated on the West side of the river about two miles from the city. Pardee's (Oswego) Mill This mill has six ...Flour Mills of Oswego The following named mills are all located on the Varick Canal, with the exception of the Pearl Mill, which is situated on the West side of …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Marine HospitalMarine hospital petitions are circulating in this city asking Congress to erect and maintain a Marine Hospital at this point. A stronger and better founded claim for such an establishment can not be urged upon the attention of Congress. The petition sets forth truly, that there is no ...Marine hospital petitions are circulating in this city asking Congress to erect and maintain a Marine Hospital at this point. A stronger and better founded claim for such an establishment …Maritime History of the Great Lakes