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- Oswego Times and Express (Oswego, NY), Mon., Nov. 15, 1886The Belle Wilson Ashore ______ A Thrilling Experience In A Snow Storm On The Lake ______ Caught in a Snow Storm - Losing the Rudder - Attempting to Steer With a Drag - Heroic Efforts of the Captain and Crew - Driven Back ...The Belle Wilson Ashore ______ A Thrilling Experience In A Snow Storm On The Lake ______ Caught in a Snow Storm - Losing the Rudder - Attempting to Steer With …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Times and Express (Oswego, NY), Aug 7, 1884OBITUARY DEATH OF CAPTAIN H.N. THROOP A dispatch was received here this morning by W.B. Phelps from T. Scott Ledyard, Williamson, N.Y. stating that Captain H. N. Throop died at his home in Pultneyville yesterday and that the funeral will take place there Saturday at 3 ...OBITUARY DEATH OF CAPTAIN H.N. THROOP A dispatch was received here this morning by W.B. Phelps from T. Scott Ledyard, Williamson, N.Y. stating that Captain H. N. Throop died at …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Marine DisasterOswego Times and Express (Oswego, NY), 10 May 1883 Marine Disaster ____ The Tug Gardner Burned off the Galloo Islands - No Lives Lost A dispatch was received in this city this morning announcing the burning of the well known lake tug Gardner near the Galloo Islands last night. The particulars were not given. The ...Oswego Times and Express (Oswego, NY), 10 May 1883 Marine Disaster ____ The Tug Gardner Burned off the Galloo Islands - No Lives Lost A dispatch was received in this city this morning announcing the burning of the well …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- The Late GaleNew 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
- AdvertisementNew 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
- Welland CanalNew 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 AccidentNew 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 RumNew 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 AshoreNew 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 RiverNew 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 ErieNew 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
- Oswego Times and Express (Oswego, NY), Tues., Nov. 30, 1886The Wreck of the Comanche ___ An Account of the Disaster by One of the Sailors - The Wreck a Complete One This Time ___ Robert Cooney, one of the crew of the Comanche, now on the beach at Point Peninsula, arrived home this morning accompanied by two others of …The Wreck of the Comanche ___ An Account of the Disaster by One of the Sailors - The Wreck a Complete One This Time ___ Robert Cooney, one of the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Times and Express (Oswego, NY), Sat., Dec. 4, 1886The Ocean Wave Ashore _____ Abandoned by the Crew off Port Ontario. The Vessel Becomes Unmanageable on Account of the Ice. The Crew Escape in the Boat and Get Ashore. Pulaski, Dec. 4. - Yesterday afternoon the schooner Ocean Wave left Wellington with 5,000 bushels of ...The Ocean Wave Ashore _____ Abandoned by the Crew off Port Ontario. The Vessel Becomes Unmanageable on Account of the Ice. The Crew Escape in the Boat and Get Ashore. …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Times and Express (Oswego, NY), Mon., Dec. 6, 1886Captain Becker's Statement ___ His Version of the Wreck of the Comanche and to Whom Honor is Due - Bravery of the Men Along Point Peninsula. ___ Captain William Becker, of the wrecked schooner Comanche, has arrived here from Point Peninsula and in conversation ...Captain Becker's Statement ___ His Version of the Wreck of the Comanche and to Whom Honor is Due - Bravery of the Men Along Point Peninsula. ___ Captain William Becker, …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Times and Express (Oswego, NY), Dec. 13, 1886An Incident of 1812. ____ Conveying the Cable from Sandy Creek to Sackets Harbor for the Ship of War New Orleans. An old subscriber to the Watertown Reformer, who lived at Henderson Harbor and took part in some of the events of the war of 1812, writes as follows ...An Incident of 1812. ____ Conveying the Cable from Sandy Creek to Sackets Harbor for the Ship of War New Orleans. An old subscriber to the Watertown Reformer, who lived …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Fatal AccidentFatal Accident Archibald Woods of Lindsay, Canada Lost Overboard About nine o'clock yesterday morning as the Schooner Philo Bennett, was on her way from Deseronto to Oswego a young man named Archibald Woods was lost overboard. Captain Eccles gives us the following ...Fatal Accident Archibald Woods of Lindsay, Canada Lost Overboard About nine o'clock yesterday morning as the Schooner Philo Bennett, was on her way from Deseronto to Oswego a young man …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Canal RegulationsCANAL REGULATIONS. At a meeting of the Board of Canal Commissioners in the city of Albany, on the 10th of March, 1826, the following rules and regulations, in addition to those provided by law relating to the Erie and Champlain canals, were adopted to wit: 1. Every boat ...CANAL REGULATIONS. At a meeting of the Board of Canal Commissioners in the city of Albany, on the 10th of March, 1826, the following rules and regulations, in addition to …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Launch at BrockvilleLaunch at Brockville - A steamer named Bristol was launched from the yard of Messrs. Chaffrey Bros., Brockville, on Saturday last. She is the largest class built to pass through the locks. The launch was successful, and was witnessed by a very large number of spectators. ...Launch at Brockville - A steamer named Bristol was launched from the yard of Messrs. Chaffrey Bros., Brockville, on Saturday last. She is the largest class built to pass through …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- LaunchLaunch. - Yesterday afternoon, the new steamer Dawn, built for Messrs. H. & S. Jones, by Mr. Parkin, ship builder of this town, was launched amid the cheers of a large concourse of spectators. She is a good model, and went into her destined element in fine style. The Albion, …Launch. - Yesterday afternoon, the new steamer Dawn, built for Messrs. H. & S. Jones, by Mr. Parkin, ship builder of this town, was launched amid the cheers of a …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Large Variety of Craft Move in ‘Lake of Thousand Islands’Large Variety of Craft Move in 'Lake of Thousand Islands,' Reminiscent of Early History ______ WATERTOWN - Water traffic is teeming this summer through the Lake of a Thousand Isles, in volume and with a variety of craft unknown since long before the recent war. First ...Large Variety of Craft Move in 'Lake of Thousand Islands,' Reminiscent of Early History ______ WATERTOWN - Water traffic is teeming this summer through the Lake of a Thousand Isles, …Maritime History of the Great Lakes