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Contributors: Canadian Nautical Research Society- Media Types: Publications
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- Transition from Sail to Steam on the Great Lakes in the Nineteenth Century
Lewis, Walter, The Northern Mariner / Le marin du nord (St. John's, NL), 2015, 345-74 Lewis, Walter, The Northern Mariner / Le marin du nord (St. John's, NL), 2015, 345-74 Canadian Nautical Research Society - An Unequal Clash: The Lake Seamen’s Union, the Lake Carriers’ Association, and the Great Lakes Strike of 1909
Daley, Matthew Lawrence, The Northern Mariner / Le marin du nord (St. John's, NL), Spring 2018, 119-38 Daley, Matthew Lawrence, The Northern Mariner / Le marin du nord (St. John's, NL), Spring 2018, 119-38 Canadian Nautical Research Society - Lighthouses in Upper Canada, 1803 - 1840
Lewis, Walter, The Northern Mariner / Le marin du nord (St. John's, NL), Winter 2018, 1-22 Lewis, Walter, The Northern Mariner / Le marin du nord (St. John's, NL), Winter 2018, 1-22 Canadian Nautical Research Society - Line Development and the Passenger Steamboat Trade on Lake Ontario and the Upper St Lawrence River, 1829-1875
Lewis, Walter, The Northern Mariner / Le marin du nord (St. John's, NL), Summer 2019, 135-48 Lewis, Walter, The Northern Mariner / Le marin du nord (St. John's, NL), Summer 2019, 135-48 Canadian Nautical Research Society - Building of the Gore: extracts from the diary of shipwright Robert Gilkison
Gilkison, Robert, The Northern Mariner / Le marin du nord (St. John's, NL), Summer 2019, 149-58 Gilkison, Robert, The Northern Mariner / Le marin du nord (St. John's, NL), Summer 2019, 149-58 Canadian Nautical Research Society - Toronto Harbour and the Defence of the Great Lakes Region, 1783-1870
Benn, Carl, The Northern Mariner / Le marin du nord (St. John's, NL), Jan 1994, 1-15 The history of Toronto harbour and the defence of the Great Lakes region has two main elements. First, various military planners in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries perceived merit in establishing a naval base at Toronto, although for the most part they were unable to fulfil their goals. Second, debate … Benn, Carl, The Northern Mariner / Le marin du nord (St. John's, NL), Jan 1994, 1-15 The history of Toronto harbour and the defence of the Great Lakes region has two main elements. First, various military planners in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries perceived merit in …Canadian Nautical Research Society - "This Sad and Melancholy Catastrophe:" Port Maitland, Ontario and the Wreck of the Troopship Commerce, 6 May 1850
McIntyre, Kyle, The Northern Mariner / Le marin du nord (St. John's, NL), Jul 1998, 39-49 The broadsheets and nautical journals of the mid-nineteenth century register shipwrecks with the same detachment that can be read in the daily traffic reports of a contemporary newspaper. The human elements in the events are downplayed and the material costs neatly summarized as insurance estimates. Yet in any tragedy it … McIntyre, Kyle, The Northern Mariner / Le marin du nord (St. John's, NL), Jul 1998, 39-49 The broadsheets and nautical journals of the mid-nineteenth century register shipwrecks with the same detachment that can be read in the daily traffic reports of a contemporary newspaper. The human …Canadian Nautical Research Society - Muster Table for the Royal Navy's Establishment on Lake Ontario during the War of 1812
Malcomson, Tom, The Northern Mariner / Le marin du nord (St. John's, NL), Apr 1999, 41-67 In response to the pleas of Governor General George Prevost, in the spring of 1813 the Admiralty sent Commodore James Lucas Yeo and 447 men of the Royal Navy to the inland seas of North America. The war between Britain and the United States had entered its first full year … Malcomson, Tom, The Northern Mariner / Le marin du nord (St. John's, NL), Apr 1999, 41-67 In response to the pleas of Governor General George Prevost, in the spring of 1813 the Admiralty sent Commodore James Lucas Yeo and 447 men of the Royal Navy to …Canadian Nautical Research Society - "Not Very Much Celebrated:" The Evolution and Nature of the Provincial Marine, 1755-1813
Malcomson, Robert, The Northern Mariner / Le marin du nord (St. John's, NL), Jan 2001, 25-37 After applauding land successes at Detroit and Queenston, Strachan condemned the inability of the Provincial Marine to operate as an effective naval force, an opinion shared by Sir George Prevost and other key British officers. The opinion of at least one individual on the quarterdeck of the Provincial Marine was … Malcomson, Robert, The Northern Mariner / Le marin du nord (St. John's, NL), Jan 2001, 25-37 After applauding land successes at Detroit and Queenston, Strachan condemned the inability of the Provincial Marine to operate as an effective naval force, an opinion shared by Sir George Prevost …Canadian Nautical Research Society - The Canadian-American Contest for the Great Lakes Fish Harvest, 1872-1914
Bogue, Margaret Beattie, The Northern Mariner / Le marin du nord (St. John's, NL), Jul 2001, 1-21 Neglected in the history of the Canadian-American experience on Great Lakes waters, the acerbic and at times violent interaction between American commercial fishers and defenders of Canadian fish resources deserves attention. As tenders of the nets competed for the rich harvests of the Inland Seas, friction, minor incidents, and bad … Bogue, Margaret Beattie, The Northern Mariner / Le marin du nord (St. John's, NL), Jul 2001, 1-21 Neglected in the history of the Canadian-American experience on Great Lakes waters, the acerbic and at times violent interaction between American commercial fishers and defenders of Canadian fish resources deserves …Canadian Nautical Research Society - Myths and Realities: FDR's 1943 Vacation on Lake Huron, 1-7 August 1943
Mount, Graeme S., The Northern Mariner / Le marin du nord (St. John's, NL), Jul 2001, 23-32 This article began as a piece of local history. Jeff Wallace, now a Sudbury lawyer, spent his childhood summers near Little Current on the Manitoulin Island. There he heard rumours of a presidential visit, of the people who supposedly accompanied President Franklin Delano Roosevelt (including, according to some accounts, Lucy … Mount, Graeme S., The Northern Mariner / Le marin du nord (St. John's, NL), Jul 2001, 23-32 This article began as a piece of local history. Jeff Wallace, now a Sudbury lawyer, spent his childhood summers near Little Current on the Manitoulin Island. There he heard rumours …Canadian Nautical Research Society - "Nothing more uncomfortable than our flat-bottomed boats:" Batteaux in the British Service during the War of 1812
Malcomson, Robert, The Northern Mariner / Le marin du nord (St. John's, NL), Oct 2003, 17-28 From the early days of European expansion into the Great Lakes region, the batteau was an essential part of the transportation system. This flat-bottomed boat was a common sight on the lakes and rivers of the wilderness, yet little has been written about it. This article investigates the batteau's development, … Malcomson, Robert, The Northern Mariner / Le marin du nord (St. John's, NL), Oct 2003, 17-28 From the early days of European expansion into the Great Lakes region, the batteau was an essential part of the transportation system. This flat-bottomed boat was a common sight on …Canadian Nautical Research Society - The Georgian Bay and Great Lakes Survey, 1883-1903
Meehan, O. M., The Northern Mariner / Le marin du nord (St. John's, NL), Jan 2004, 1-24 Chapter 1 of O. M. Meehan, The Canadian Hydrographic Service From the time of its Inception in 1883 to the end of the Second World War The Georgian Bay Survey Under Staff Commander J.G. Boulton, RN, 1883-1893 Canada's First Hydrographic Surveyor Preliminary in vestigations and Surveys in Georgian Bay, 1883 … Meehan, O. M., The Northern Mariner / Le marin du nord (St. John's, NL), Jan 2004, 1-24 Chapter 1 of O. M. Meehan, The Canadian Hydrographic Service From the time of its Inception in 1883 to the end of the Second World War The Georgian Bay Survey …Canadian Nautical Research Society - Two Ships - Two Flags: the Outaouaise/Williamson and the Iroquoise/Anson on Lake Ontario, 1759 -1761
Andrews, Robert J., The Northern Mariner / Le marin du nord (St. John's, NL), Jul 2004, 41-55 In 1759, Louis-Pierre Poulin de Courval Cressé undertook the construction of three corvettes at the shipyard at Point au Baril (at Maitland, in Ontario), on the St. Lawrence River. Two of the ships (l'Outaouaise and l'Iroquoise) were launched and put into service on the river and on Lake Ontario. In … Andrews, Robert J., The Northern Mariner / Le marin du nord (St. John's, NL), Jul 2004, 41-55 In 1759, Louis-Pierre Poulin de Courval Cressé undertook the construction of three corvettes at the shipyard at Point au Baril (at Maitland, in Ontario), on the St. Lawrence River. Two …Canadian Nautical Research Society - "This Remarkable Growth": Investment in Canadian Great Lakes Shipping, 1900-1959
Salmon, M. Stephen, The Northern Mariner / Le marin du nord (St. John's, NL), Jul 2005, 1-37 The growth of the Canadian Great Lakes transportation industry is matched by the growth of the Canadian economy as a whole in the first six decades of the twentieth century. This paper presents, as a preliminary analysis of this industry, brief case studies of three transportation companies including Canada Steamship … Salmon, M. Stephen, The Northern Mariner / Le marin du nord (St. John's, NL), Jul 2005, 1-37 The growth of the Canadian Great Lakes transportation industry is matched by the growth of the Canadian economy as a whole in the first six decades of the twentieth century. …Canadian Nautical Research Society - Industrial Hamilton's Contribution to the Naval War
Madsen, Chris, The Northern Mariner / Le marin du nord (St. John's, NL), Jan 2006, 21-52 During the Second World War, urban centers and industrial centers in central Canada, such as Hamilton, began production of materials to meet the needs of the navy and merchant marine. Some Hamilton companies that acquired naval contracts required the installation of specialized facilities and increased numbers of workers. On the … Madsen, Chris, The Northern Mariner / Le marin du nord (St. John's, NL), Jan 2006, 21-52 During the Second World War, urban centers and industrial centers in central Canada, such as Hamilton, began production of materials to meet the needs of the navy and merchant marine. …Canadian Nautical Research Society - "Stars and Garters of an Admiral": American Commodores in the War of 1812
Malcomson, Robert, The Northern Mariner / Le marin du nord (St. John's, NL), Jan 2006, 53-63 During the War of 1812, the American Navy was still in its developmental stage, from the point of view of its policies and traditions. An obvious sign of this development was the general use of the term "Commodore" which was not an official rank at the time. This article is … Malcomson, Robert, The Northern Mariner / Le marin du nord (St. John's, NL), Jan 2006, 53-63 During the War of 1812, the American Navy was still in its developmental stage, from the point of view of its policies and traditions. An obvious sign of this development …Canadian Nautical Research Society - Fifty-Six Minesweepers and the Toronto Shipbuilding Company during the Second World War
Pritchard, James, The Northern Mariner / Le marin du nord (St. John's, NL), Oct 2006, 29-48 The shipbuilding industry in Toronto produced over one-third of the naval vessels built on Canada's Great Lakes during the Second World War. At its zenith, the shipbuilding industry of the city employed nearly five thousand workers. This wartime industry was unique in many respects. Only the minesweepers were built in … Pritchard, James, The Northern Mariner / Le marin du nord (St. John's, NL), Oct 2006, 29-48 The shipbuilding industry in Toronto produced over one-third of the naval vessels built on Canada's Great Lakes during the Second World War. At its zenith, the shipbuilding industry of the …Canadian Nautical Research Society - The Mowat Boat and the Development of Small Watercraft on the Great Lakes
Ratcliffe, John E., The Northern Mariner / Le marin du nord (St. John's, NL), Apr 2009, 193-223 From 2003 to 2007, a team of volunteers at the Maritime Museum of the Great Lakes, Kingston, Ontario, renovated a 28-foot wooden boat that was once owned by Angus Mowat, father of author Farley Mowat. This article is based on a study of the history of the boat company to … Ratcliffe, John E., The Northern Mariner / Le marin du nord (St. John's, NL), Apr 2009, 193-223 From 2003 to 2007, a team of volunteers at the Maritime Museum of the Great Lakes, Kingston, Ontario, renovated a 28-foot wooden boat that was once owned by Angus Mowat, …Canadian Nautical Research Society - The Pilot of La Salle’s Griffon
Calnan, Joe, The Northern Mariner / Le marin du nord (St. John's, NL), Jul 2013, 213-238 The French explorer Robert Cavelier de La Salle (1643-1687) had a small rigged sailing coaster built in 1679 to travel between the Niagara River and Lake Michigan. La Salle hired a qualified and experienced pilot to conduct the vessel on these waters, but within nine months of starting on the … Calnan, Joe, The Northern Mariner / Le marin du nord (St. John's, NL), Jul 2013, 213-238 The French explorer Robert Cavelier de La Salle (1643-1687) had a small rigged sailing coaster built in 1679 to travel between the Niagara River and Lake Michigan. La Salle hired …Canadian Nautical Research Society
