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- The Late Gale
New York Spectator (New York, NY), 7 Dec 1842 The Late Gale. - It is but seldom that we have to record so many disasters on our inland waters as it has been our misfortune to do within the past few days. A great many lives have been lost, and a large amount of property destroyed. Among the shipwrecks … New York Spectator (New York, NY), 7 Dec 1842 The Late Gale. - It is but seldom that we have to record so many disasters on our inland waters as it has been our misfortune to do within the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Advertisement
New York Spectator (New York, NY), 1 May 1829 ADVERTISEMENT. - Notice is hereby given to the Public, that the TOLLS of the GOVERNMENT LOCKS and CANALS upon the RIVER St. LAWRENCE, will be REDUCED at the opening of the Navigation to the rates in force previously to the year 1827; but it will be obligatory to take out … New York Spectator (New York, NY), 1 May 1829 ADVERTISEMENT. - Notice is hereby given to the Public, that the TOLLS of the GOVERNMENT LOCKS and CANALS upon the RIVER St. LAWRENCE, will be REDUCED at the opening of …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Detroit Tribune (Detroit, MI), 28 May, 1876
In late 1875- early 1876 shipping rates were in very depressed state. Rates for corn in May, 1876 were as low as two and a half cents per bushel, whereas a year earlier they had hovered near seven cents. Nearly half of the grain fleet did not come out of … In late 1875- early 1876 shipping rates were in very depressed state. Rates for corn in May, 1876 were as low as two and a half cents per bushel, whereas …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Detroit Tribune (Detroit, MI), 15 Apr, 1876 AT THE SHIPYARDS. - In Chicago, the schooner ?na has had "an after end" rebuilt, which keeps her in B1. She comes out with three masts instead of two, as formerly. The schooner G. D. Norris has also received quite large repairs. The bark Peshtigo has been altered into a … AT THE SHIPYARDS. - In Chicago, the schooner ?na has had "an after end" rebuilt, which keeps her in B1. She comes out with three masts instead of two, as …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Tribune (Detroit, MI), 15 Oct, 1874 A COINCIDENCE. - Speaking of the strange coincidence of vessels of the same name meeting with mishaps at the same time, we have noticed a remarkable one within the past week. Monday of last week the prop Lake Ontario went aground in Lake Erie; Tuesday the steamer Ontario went aground … A COINCIDENCE. - Speaking of the strange coincidence of vessels of the same name meeting with mishaps at the same time, we have noticed a remarkable one within the past …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Tribune (Detroit, MI), May 26, 1886 She was subsequently sold at a marshal's sale to recover the wrecking bill and became an American bottom (US#135898). She was wrecked northeast of Duluth in 1906, after a 32-year career. She was subsequently sold at a marshal's sale to recover the wrecking bill and became an American bottom (US#135898). She was wrecked northeast of Duluth in 1906, after a 32-year …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Tribune (Detroit, MI), July 10, 1886 The INTERNATIONAL was the very tug that brought Canadian customs authorities to the site where the pratical Grummond wrecker WINSLOW was attempting to salvage the schooner STARLING from Canadian waters in November 1884. The QUEBEC (C#71212) story was long and somewhat sad. Briefly, she was built as a crack passenger … The INTERNATIONAL was the very tug that brought Canadian customs authorities to the site where the pratical Grummond wrecker WINSLOW was attempting to salvage the schooner STARLING from Canadian waters …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Welland Canal New York Spectator (New York, NY), 9 Dec 1846, p. 4 Welland Canal The breach which at present interrupts the navigation of that canal detains some seventy vessels with their cargoes and threatens them with a Winter's berth in the interior of Canada. The break itself will, as we understand, be repaired in a few days, and the ice, ... New York Spectator (New York, NY), 9 Dec 1846, p. 4 Welland Canal The breach which at present interrupts the navigation of that canal detains some seventy vessels with their cargoes and threatens them with a Winter's berth in the interior …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Another Steam-boat Accident New York Spectator (New York, NY), 17 Nov 1826, p. 2 Another Steam-boat Accident. --A lette from Niagara, dated the 6th inst. informs us, that the new steam-boat Niagara , Capt. Mosier, while on her way up from Prescott, run on a rock in Lake Ontario, near Long Point. The steam-boat Queenston, Capt. Whiting, on passing ... New York Spectator (New York, NY), 17 Nov 1826, p. 2 Another Steam-boat Accident. --A lette from Niagara, dated the 6th inst. informs us, that the new steam-boat Niagara , Capt. Mosier, while on her way up from Prescott, run on …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Another Murder Committed by Rum New York Spectator (New York, NY), 24 Aug 1827 Another Murder Committed by Rum .--A fireman of the steam boat Queenston, while at Prescott last week, being drunk, fell into the machinery, and was killed. New York Spectator (New York, NY), 24 Aug 1827 Another Murder Committed by Rum .--A fireman of the steam boat Queenston, while at Prescott last week, being drunk, fell into the machinery, and was killed.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Propellor and Brig Ashore New York Spectator (New York, NY), 30 Oct 1844, p. 4 From the Buffalo Commercial of Saturday Propellor and Brig Ashore .-- By letters received in town to-day per Constitution, we learn that the propeller Emigrant, with a cargo of 9000 bushels of wheat, from Chicago, for this port, is ashore at Goderich, ... New York Spectator (New York, NY), 30 Oct 1844, p. 4 From the Buffalo Commercial of Saturday Propellor and Brig Ashore .-- By letters received in town to-day per Constitution, we learn that the propeller Emigrant, with a cargo of 9000 …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Niagara River New York Spectator (New York, NY), 4 Mar 1825, p. 1 Niagara River .--The weather was so cold a few days since, on the western frontier, that the Niagara river was frozen over, and from the storage of the water by the ice, the river rose from nine to twelve feet. The cakes of ice on the third day, were from … New York Spectator (New York, NY), 4 Mar 1825, p. 1 Niagara River .--The weather was so cold a few days since, on the western frontier, that the Niagara river was frozen over, and from the storage of the water by …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Commerce of Lake Erie New York Spectator (New York, NY), 25 Dec 1827, p. 1 From the Buffalo Journal Commerce of Lake Erie .--By a statement furnished by the officers of the Custom-House, at this port, and published in the Gazette, it appears that the number of American vessels employed in the commerce of the upper Lakes, ... New York Spectator (New York, NY), 25 Dec 1827, p. 1 From the Buffalo Journal Commerce of Lake Erie .--By a statement furnished by the officers of the Custom-House, at this port, and published in the Gazette, it appears that the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Tribune (Detroit, MI), 2 Nov, 1874 CAPTAIN DROWNED. - Messrs. Scott & Brown, of this city, received a dispatch Saturday forenoon from Mackinaw Straits announcing the arrival of the schooner Wm. Sanderson, and that Capt. John Canfield, the master, was drowned, and two of the seamen were disabled. The Sanderson was ... CAPTAIN DROWNED. - Messrs. Scott & Brown, of this city, received a dispatch Saturday forenoon from Mackinaw Straits announcing the arrival of the schooner Wm. Sanderson, and that Capt. John …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Tribune (Detroit, MI), May 15, 1895 IT'S COMING ASHORE ________ CHICORA WRECKAGE FOUND AT THE DEVIL'S HOLE ________ Piece of Molding From the Clerk's Room Found ________ The Wreck is Thought to Be Lying in Shoal Water Near South Haven and President Graham Will Institute a Search In That ... IT'S COMING ASHORE ________ CHICORA WRECKAGE FOUND AT THE DEVIL'S HOLE ________ Piece of Molding From the Clerk's Room Found ________ The Wreck is Thought to Be Lying in Shoal …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Tribune (Detroit, MI), 25 Nov., 1876 The tug J. W. BENNETT was brand-new at the time and was soon recovered. She went on to a long career, finally ending up as a wreck in 1922 or 3. If I am not mistaken, the shoal off Epoufette where the BENNETT struck is now known as "Pelkey's Reef." … The tug J. W. BENNETT was brand-new at the time and was soon recovered. She went on to a long career, finally ending up as a wreck in 1922 or …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Tribune (Detroit, MI), May 18, 1876 Commodore Perry's old Flagship the Lawrence, has been raised at Erie, and will be cut into sections and shipped to the Centennial, where it will be placed on exhibition in a special building just outside of the grounds. Commodore Perry's old Flagship the Lawrence, has been raised at Erie, and will be cut into sections and shipped to the Centennial, where it will be placed on exhibition in …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Tribune (Detroit, MI), September 2, 1872, page 4 Column 7 Column 7Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Tribune (Detroit, MI), September 7, 1872, page 4 Column 6 Column 6Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Tribune (Detroit, MI), 2 Jun, 1876 THE ICE AT DULUTH. - Mr. Preston Brady of this city, writing from near Mayfield on the propeller Manistee, May 28th, says: We have been running all day through the ice, and I think about two hours more will bring us through. It is astonishing to see the immense fields … THE ICE AT DULUTH. - Mr. Preston Brady of this city, writing from near Mayfield on the propeller Manistee, May 28th, says: We have been running all day through the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
