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- Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), Tues., 23 Nov, 1858
ASHORE. - The schooner City of Toronto, Capt. George Goulding, went ashore on the piers on Thursday night about eleven o'clock, and now lays high on the rocks. She left Toronto Thursday morning, and encountered a heavy gale before getting half-way across the lake. She rode gallantly ... ASHORE. - The schooner City of Toronto, Capt. George Goulding, went ashore on the piers on Thursday night about eleven o'clock, and now lays high on the rocks. She left …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Niles Gazette and Advertiser (Niles, MI), 10 October 1835 DISTRESSING ACCIDENT --We learn from a friend at St. Joseph, that on Monday last the jolly boat of the schooner Commodore, in attempting to land, with eight men on board was capsized and five of them were drowned. among the lost was the mate of the Commodore. The boat sent … DISTRESSING ACCIDENT --We learn from a friend at St. Joseph, that on Monday last the jolly boat of the schooner Commodore, in attempting to land, with eight men on board …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), 22 Dec, 1871 After a mild early winter, a heavy freeze in mid-Decemeber trapped late-running vessels all over the lakes. The vessels on this list - more than 75 of them - had to lay up in the Welland Canal area for the winter. Most were bound to other ports at the time. After a mild early winter, a heavy freeze in mid-Decemeber trapped late-running vessels all over the lakes. The vessels on this list - more than 75 of them - had …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), 28 Oct, 1874 *1851 The year dividers for the vessels shown as lost in 1865 are missing. The CLEVELAND wreck occurred in 1866, EMPIRE and WISCONSIN in 1867, CITY OF BOSTON in '68, PRAIRIE STATE, '69. N-T was purchased by Vermont Central RR in 1870. Other major wrecks, such as the burning of … *1851 The year dividers for the vessels shown as lost in 1865 are missing. The CLEVELAND wreck occurred in 1866, EMPIRE and WISCONSIN in 1867, CITY OF BOSTON in '68, …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Joseph Saturday Herald (St. Joseph, MI), 30 April 1904 Banner Register: "To handle 100,000 packages of fruit every day for four and five solid months, to accommodate daily 15,000 passengers to and from Chicago on both divisions of the Graham & Morton line, means that Benton Harbor and Holland must have the best boats that are furnished on the … Banner Register: "To handle 100,000 packages of fruit every day for four and five solid months, to accommodate daily 15,000 passengers to and from Chicago on both divisions of the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Schenectady Reflector (Schenectady, NY), July 16, 1850
Ship Timber From Wisconsin. - Large quantities of ship timber, consisting of oak-knees, plank, &c.;, now lie in our ship-yards, and are being worked up into elegant ships, after after performed a journey of eight to ten hundred miles, from the forests of Michigan and Wisconsin. Within ... Ship Timber From Wisconsin. - Large quantities of ship timber, consisting of oak-knees, plank, &c.;, now lie in our ship-yards, and are being worked up into elegant ships, after after …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - St. Joseph Traveler (St. Joseph, MI), 13 March 1861 We notice in the St. Joseph Ship Yard, owned by Capt. Geo. Hanson, a fine new vessel on the stocks, which he is building for James E. Stevens, Esq. Her dimensions are - Length of keel 84 feet; breadth of beam 22 feet; depth of hold 6 1/2 feet. She … We notice in the St. Joseph Ship Yard, owned by Capt. Geo. Hanson, a fine new vessel on the stocks, which he is building for James E. Stevens, Esq. Her …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Rome Daily Sentinel (Rome, NY), Sept. 21, 1891, page 3 Column 6 Column 6Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), Aug. 20, 1890
THE N.Y.O.&W.; TRESTLE A Reporter's Visit to the Scene of Operation. A PALLADIUM reporter paid a visit this morning to the trestle which is now in process of erection on the N.Y.O.& W.R.R. Mr. A. G. Childs, the engineer in charge, and Mr. R.W. McIatyre ... THE N.Y.O.&W.; TRESTLE A Reporter's Visit to the Scene of Operation. A PALLADIUM reporter paid a visit this morning to the trestle which is now in process of erection on …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - St. Joseph Saturday Herald (St. Joseph, MI), 21 June 1890 The fine steamer Ionia, now nearing completion at Grand Haven, was launched Wednesday. She is 212 feet keel, 227 feet over all, and 38 feet beam. She will be commanded by Frank Van Patten, of this place, and will be ready for service July 1st. She will engage in the … The fine steamer Ionia, now nearing completion at Grand Haven, was launched Wednesday. She is 212 feet keel, 227 feet over all, and 38 feet beam. She will be commanded …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), June 6, 1891 Photographic views of the Canal street bridge at Chicago, showing the daily blockade of vessels there, will be taken for a week, and will be sent to the Secretary of War, with the engineer's report of the bridge as an obstruction. Photographic views of the Canal street bridge at Chicago, showing the daily blockade of vessels there, will be taken for a week, and will be sent to the Secretary of …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), April 19, 1871 NEW VESSEL. - The Messrs. Miller & Co. have commenced building a new vessel for T.S. Mott, Esq. The keel is already laid, and part of the frame work erected. She will be full canal size, furnished with all the modern improvements, and when completed will be A 1 in … NEW VESSEL. - The Messrs. Miller & Co. have commenced building a new vessel for T.S. Mott, Esq. The keel is already laid, and part of the frame work erected. …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper (New York, NY), 22 November 1856, page 376, 381 The three images that accompanied this article are available online in the Great Lakes Images site. The three images that accompanied this article are available online in the Great Lakes Images site.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Joseph Saturday Herald (St. Joseph, MI), 23 February 1907 Change in Lights Bluff Light That Has Stood Here Since 1859 To Be Moved. Transferred to North Pier To be Fixed Red Light - Present Range Red Light Will Show From Tower 300 Feet in Front of Fixed Light. Through Congressman Hamilton the Graham & Morton ... Change in Lights Bluff Light That Has Stood Here Since 1859 To Be Moved. Transferred to North Pier To be Fixed Red Light - Present Range Red Light Will Show …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Joseph Saturday Herald (St. Joseph, MI), 9 December 1893 The steamer F. W. Wheeler, coal laden, went ashore near Michigan City, Sunday, and is a total loss. Crew saved. Two tugs from Chicago went to her assistance and one of them sprung a leak when nearing the wrecked steamer and went to the bottom of the lake. The steamer F. W. Wheeler, coal laden, went ashore near Michigan City, Sunday, and is a total loss. Crew saved. Two tugs from Chicago went to her assistance and one …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- The Eau Claire Leader (Eau Claire, WI), Wed., 9 Aug 1911, page 1 Column 6 Column 6Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), Dec. 7, 1900 MARINE NOTES . . . The schooner Arthur is just now engaged on one of the shortest routes ever assigned to a lake vessel - the carrying of 500,000 bu of grain from Wabash elevator No. 4, Toledo, to the elevators of the National Milling Co., Toledo, a distance of … MARINE NOTES . . . The schooner Arthur is just now engaged on one of the shortest routes ever assigned to a lake vessel - the carrying of 500,000 bu …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Sandusky Daily Register (Sandusky, OH), Sat., 27 Dec 1890 The steamer LAKETON, well known in this port, was recently burned and sunk at St. Clair. She valued at about $4,000 and was insured through the Davis & Wagenet agency in this city. The steamer LAKETON, well known in this port, was recently burned and sunk at St. Clair. She valued at about $4,000 and was insured through the Davis & Wagenet agency …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Syracuse Daily Star (Syracuse, NY), Wed., May 5, 1847 Detention of Canal Boats - The cost of an Oversight. At three o'clock yesterday, upwards of 250 canal boas, bound east and west, were detained on the Canal a little east of this village, in consequence of an injury to the Lodi Lock. The gate of the Lock gave way … Detention of Canal Boats - The cost of an Oversight. At three o'clock yesterday, upwards of 250 canal boas, bound east and west, were detained on the Canal a little …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), 15 December 1860 FROM THE PROPELLER JERSEY CITY. - We learn that the life-boat of the ill-fated propeller Jersey City wrecked on the Canada shore, has been found. It came ashore on this side of the lake, a short distance from this port, in a sound condition. Large quantities of the cargo are … FROM THE PROPELLER JERSEY CITY. - We learn that the life-boat of the ill-fated propeller Jersey City wrecked on the Canada shore, has been found. It came ashore on this …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
