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- Comet (Owen Sound, ON), 28 Feb 1853
Certificate of Capt. Macgregor I, Alexander Murray McGregor, mariner, have been engaged in the navigation of Lake Huron and the Georgian Bay during a period of thirteen years. I have generally been in command of sailing vessels but more recently as captain of the steamer Detroit, ... Certificate of Capt. Macgregor I, Alexander Murray McGregor, mariner, have been engaged in the navigation of Lake Huron and the Georgian Bay during a period of thirteen years. I have …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Comet (Owen Sound, ON), June 8 1866 Advertisement First Steamer for Bruce Mines & Sault Ste. Marie Steamer Algoma Advertisement First Steamer for Bruce Mines & Sault Ste. Marie Steamer AlgomaMaritime History of the Great Lakes
- Comet (Owen Sound, ON), July 20, 1866 PIC-Nic (Thursday) The children attending the Wesleyan Methodist Sunday School, had a delightful excursion to Meaford on the Steamer Clifton…. These Sunday School children excursions have become a decided and popular Institution among us. ... PIC-Nic (Thursday) The children attending the Wesleyan Methodist Sunday School, had a delightful excursion to Meaford on the Steamer Clifton…. These Sunday School children excursions have become a decided and …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Comet (Owen Sound, ON), Aug 10, 1866 Advertisement Grand Excursion The Mail Steamer Waubuno J.B. Symes Master Will leave Collingwood every Wednesday morning at seven o'clock for Sault Ste. Marie calling at Owen Sound, Cape Smith, Killarney, ... Advertisement Grand Excursion The Mail Steamer Waubuno J.B. Symes Master Will leave Collingwood every Wednesday morning at seven o'clock for Sault Ste. Marie calling at Owen Sound, Cape Smith, Killarney, …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Comet (Owen Sound, ON), Aug 10, 1866 Advertisement Owen Sound to Toronto First Class steamer Clifton E. Butterworth Master Advertisement Owen Sound to Toronto First Class steamer Clifton E. Butterworth MasterMaritime History of the Great Lakes
- Comet (Owen Sound, ON), September 7, 1866 The gunboat Cherub arrived in our harbour on Tuesday last. She carries two guns, one of 110 pounds and one of 40 pounds. She is commanded by Lieut. Huntley with a complement of forty-six. She has been visited by a majority of our citizens, all of whom speak highly of … The gunboat Cherub arrived in our harbour on Tuesday last. She carries two guns, one of 110 pounds and one of 40 pounds. She is commanded by Lieut. Huntley with …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Comet (Owen Sound, ON), November 26, 1866 The Clifton will make her last trip of the Season from Collingwood the latter part of next week. Persons having freight to bring up would do well to keep this in mind. The Clifton will make her last trip of the Season from Collingwood the latter part of next week. Persons having freight to bring up would do well to keep this …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Comet (Owen Sound, ON), April 19 1867 We are requested to say that there will be a final meeting of the contributors to the fund for providing a flag for Captain Smith's new steamboat Davis' Commercial Hotel, on Monday evening next, the 22 inst. At 8 o'clock Yesterday we were forcibly reminded of the opening of navigation … We are requested to say that there will be a final meeting of the contributors to the fund for providing a flag for Captain Smith's new steamboat Davis' Commercial Hotel, …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Comet (Owen Sound, ON), May 3, 1867 THE NEW STEAMER Now-a-days we hear plenty of talk about shipping - new navies - the old "Wooden walls" - to be done away with - vague ideas about iron clads - "hydraulic propulsion" tumble abut promiscuously on our minds and "Great Eastern", grim old warriors - side ... THE NEW STEAMER Now-a-days we hear plenty of talk about shipping - new navies - the old "Wooden walls" - to be done away with - vague ideas about iron …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Comet (Owen Sound, ON), May 3, 1867 The steamer Bonnie which is to run on the route between this port and Collingwood until our new steamer Frances Smith is ready arrived here this morning about nine o'clock with freight and mails. Se will make three trips a week. The steamer Bonnie which is to run on the route between this port and Collingwood until our new steamer Frances Smith is ready arrived here this morning about nine o'clock …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Comet (Owen Sound, ON), May 17, 1867 We are very much gratified in seeing that Captain Smith's new steamboat the "Frances Smith" is progressing toward completion quite rapidly. We are assured that every exertion is being made to have her ready to run down to Collingwood on Wednesday next the 22 inst., and on Friday there will … We are very much gratified in seeing that Captain Smith's new steamboat the "Frances Smith" is progressing toward completion quite rapidly. We are assured that every exertion is being made …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Comet (Owen Sound, ON), March 31 1867 The splendid new steamer made her trial trip on Thursday afternoon with a large party of excursionists, and the Owen Sound Brass Band on board for Collingwood. The passage to Collingwood was very pleasant although there was a heavy sea which the boat rode with the greatest of ... The splendid new steamer made her trial trip on Thursday afternoon with a large party of excursionists, and the Owen Sound Brass Band on board for Collingwood. The passage to …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Comet (Owen Sound, ON), Saturday July 5,1851 BUSINESS OF OUR PORT There were, at one time last month, four schooners and one steamer in our port. The schooners Ann Jane , Eliza White , and Sydenham , arrived about the same time, with general cargoes of merchandise from Toronto. They made the ... BUSINESS OF OUR PORT There were, at one time last month, four schooners and one steamer in our port. The schooners Ann Jane , Eliza White , and Sydenham , …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Comet (Owen Sound, ON), Saturday April 24, 1852 OUR HARBOUR Has been clear of ice for several days, but a strong north wind has filled it with loose ice from the North Shore of the Georgian bay. A South wind for a few hours is all that is necessary to clear out the Bay for a free navigation. … OUR HARBOUR Has been clear of ice for several days, but a strong north wind has filled it with loose ice from the North Shore of the Georgian bay. A …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Comet (Owen Sound, ON), Saturday May 15, 1852 We understand that the steamer Belle was at the mouth of the Saugeen (Southampton) last Wednesday, on her way to the Sault Ste. Marie. She will probably be here about Monday. The schooner Ann Jane left port last Thursday, for Toronto. The Eliza White ... We understand that the steamer Belle was at the mouth of the Saugeen (Southampton) last Wednesday, on her way to the Sault Ste. Marie. She will probably be here about …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Comet (Owen Sound, ON), Friday May 28, 1852 WRECK OF THE BELLE When our last number was issued, hope was still entertained that this vessel would be in a condition to be repaired, though at a considerable expense. Now however, all hope has vanished - her larboard side is destroyed, and the northern winds since her stranding, ... WRECK OF THE BELLE When our last number was issued, hope was still entertained that this vessel would be in a condition to be repaired, though at a considerable expense. …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Comet (Owen Sound, ON), Friday June 25, 1852 BETTER LATE THAN NEVER By an advertisement in another column it will be seen .that at length we are privileged with a steamboat on Georgian Bay. The Detroit is four times the power of the Gore , and will consequently be able to give more satisfaction. She ... BETTER LATE THAN NEVER By an advertisement in another column it will be seen .that at length we are privileged with a steamboat on Georgian Bay. The Detroit is four …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Comet (Owen Sound, ON), Friday July 2, 1852 The schooner Eliza White anchored in our harbour this morning about 6 o'clock. We observe that she has on board an unprecedented amount of freight - bringing goods to our principal merchants. Our readers may expect to see advertisements stating where goods of good quality and at low ... The schooner Eliza White anchored in our harbour this morning about 6 o'clock. We observe that she has on board an unprecedented amount of freight - bringing goods to our …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Comet (Owen Sound, ON), Friday September 17, 1852 WRECK OF THE LILLY Mr. Hartley came in port last night and reports the loss of his vessel The Lilly of Penetanguishene, which was wrecked on the rocks at the entrance of Tupper Murrey harbour at the eastern entrance of Lake Huron. We understand that some time last ... WRECK OF THE LILLY Mr. Hartley came in port last night and reports the loss of his vessel The Lilly of Penetanguishene, which was wrecked on the rocks at the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Comet (Owen Sound, ON), April, 1853 OUR HARBOR - The ice left the Owen sound bay last Friday, the 8th inst. Some of the Schooners belonging to this place wintered elsewhere, to undergo repairs and fitting out. The Sophia and Eliza White have been advertised to leave Toronto for this place, 1st of ... OUR HARBOR - The ice left the Owen sound bay last Friday, the 8th inst. Some of the Schooners belonging to this place wintered elsewhere, to undergo repairs and fitting …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
