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- The Independent (Sturgeon Bay, WI), 5 Nov 1886Marine Floats The high sea in the lake yesterday dashed the schooner Sea Star against the pier at Clay Banks carrying away about 40 feet of the same, and throwing overboard about 15 cords of wood and 10,000 feet of lumber. The captain and crew are ashore unable to get …Marine Floats The high sea in the lake yesterday dashed the schooner Sea Star against the pier at Clay Banks carrying away about 40 feet of the same, and throwing …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Grimsby Local News, Aug. 13, 1891Livingston, James, The Independent (Grimsby, Ontario: Livingston, James A.), Aug. 13, 1891 Grimsby Local News --Notice--The country tresurer's office will be closed July 20th, until the 17th of August, 1891. Thomas Keyes, Treasurer of the County of Lincoln. --Geo. F. Little, express engineer on the Kentucky C. R. R., was visiting his father, Benj. Little, a few days last week. --A ...Livingston, James, The Independent (Grimsby, Ontario: Livingston, James A.), Aug. 13, 1891 Grimsby Local News --Notice--The country tresurer's office will be closed July 20th, until the 17th of August, 1891. Thomas Keyes, Treasurer of the County of Lincoln. --Geo. F. Little, express …Grimsby Chautauqua
- Mr. Wilkinson HonoredThe Independent (Grimsby, Ontario: Livingston, James A.), Aug 1901 Mr. Wilkinson Honored One of the most delightful functions that has ever taken place at Grimsby Park, was held at the Lake View Hotel on Friday evening last, when over one hundred residents of the Park and vicinity gathered in the spacious dining hall, to ...The Independent (Grimsby, Ontario: Livingston, James A.), Aug 1901 Mr. Wilkinson Honored One of the most delightful functions that has ever taken place at Grimsby Park, was held at the Lake View Hotel on Friday evening last, when over …Grimsby Chautauqua
- The Independent (Sturgeon Bay, WI), 29 Apr 1887Marine News . The schooner Little Georgy is loading steamboat wood at Bay View.Marine News . The schooner Little Georgy is loading steamboat wood at Bay View.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- The Independent (Sturgeon Bay, WI), 29 Apr 1887Marine News Leathem & Smith's new scow will be launched to-morrow afternoon. Whether lager beer or champagne will be used at her christening we have not learned.Marine News Leathem & Smith's new scow will be launched to-morrow afternoon. Whether lager beer or champagne will be used at her christening we have not learned.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- The Independent (Sturgeon Bay, WI), 29 Apr 1887Marine News . The tug City of Sturgeon Bay has not fitted out yet and will not be until late in the season.Marine News . The tug City of Sturgeon Bay has not fitted out yet and will not be until late in the season.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- The Independent (Sturgeon Bay, WI), 29 Apr 1887Marine News The steam yacht Truscott has been receiving some repairs this week. Her owners are negotiating with parties from outside for the sale.Marine News The steam yacht Truscott has been receiving some repairs this week. Her owners are negotiating with parties from outside for the sale.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- The Independent (Sturgeon Bay, WI), 5 Nov 1886Local Happenings The derrick which was built by Leathem & Smith to remove the machinery of the Tillinghast and place it in the George Nelson, was blown down by the gale Tuesday.Local Happenings The derrick which was built by Leathem & Smith to remove the machinery of the Tillinghast and place it in the George Nelson, was blown down by the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- The Independent (Sturgeon Bay, WI), 29 Apr 1887Marine News . The schooner Tallahassee that went ashore near Smith & Valentine's pier, at North Bay in a gale last fall was released yesterday by the tug Piper, after working on her a day and a half. She was towed to Bailey's Harbor where she will receive some repairs …Marine News . The schooner Tallahassee that went ashore near Smith & Valentine's pier, at North Bay in a gale last fall was released yesterday by the tug Piper, after …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- The Independent (Sturgeon Bay, WI), 29 Apr 1887Marine News The schooner Williams, of Manitowoc, commanded by Capt. Anderson, of Ephraim, arrived here yesterday on her way to Ephraim. On account of the ice not being clear from that port she will remain here a few days.Marine News The schooner Williams, of Manitowoc, commanded by Capt. Anderson, of Ephraim, arrived here yesterday on her way to Ephraim. On account of the ice not being clear from …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- The Independent (Sturgeon Bay, WI), 5 Nov 1886Marine Floats On Thursday morning the steam yacht Truscott got on the beach a little below L. A. Larson's factory. Some evil minded person went on board and threw her anchor chain off the bitts and sent her adrift. A person was seen on board of the boat early Wednesday …Marine Floats On Thursday morning the steam yacht Truscott got on the beach a little below L. A. Larson's factory. Some evil minded person went on board and threw her …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- The Independent (Sturgeon Bay, WI), 29 Apr 1887Marine News The tug John Leathem is engaged in placing the buoys in the waters of Green Bay for the government, from Whale's Back reef, south.Marine News The tug John Leathem is engaged in placing the buoys in the waters of Green Bay for the government, from Whale's Back reef, south.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- The Independent (Sturgeon Bay, WI), 5 Nov 1886Local Happenings At about 1 o'clock this morning Leathem & Smith's mill was discovered to be on fire. The shrill tooting of the steamer Welcome's whistle aroused our citizens and the fire department was soon making its way to the fire, but before they reached the foot of the ...Local Happenings At about 1 o'clock this morning Leathem & Smith's mill was discovered to be on fire. The shrill tooting of the steamer Welcome's whistle aroused our citizens and …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Lake and BayThe Independent (Sturgeon Bay, WI), 9 May 1890 LAKE AND BAY _______ Vessel Movements Under Steam and Sail, as Recorded in the Log-Book of the Independent' Marine Reporter _______ On Friday afternoon of last week the tug Alpha, having in tow a dredge and two dump-scows, was off Horns Pier when they were struck ...The Independent (Sturgeon Bay, WI), 9 May 1890 LAKE AND BAY _______ Vessel Movements Under Steam and Sail, as Recorded in the Log-Book of the Independent' Marine Reporter _______ On Friday afternoon of last week the tug Alpha, …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Advertiser and Tribune (Detroit, MI), 11 Nov, 1868The Free Trader was 80 feet and 52 tons, built at Milwaukee in 1843.The Free Trader was 80 feet and 52 tons, built at Milwaukee in 1843.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Advertiser and Tribune (Detroit, MI), 24 Jun, 1877Lightning strikes to lakes ships were fairly common, being reported four or five times a year. Though there are a fewreported instances of vessels being destroyed by a stroke, the results were usually as shown here. According to my records, only the schooner APPELONA (1822) was directly sunk, though the …Lightning strikes to lakes ships were fairly common, being reported four or five times a year. Though there are a fewreported instances of vessels being destroyed by a stroke, the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Advertiser and Tribune (Detroit, MI), 22 Jun, 1877Capt. James Scott, of Oswego, some years ago, when in command of the schooner Cornwall, befriended a lad named Corrigan. The latter subsequently amassed a fortune in the oil business, and his aim had been to repay his benefactor. Last week he offered Capt. Scott a quarter interest in the …Capt. James Scott, of Oswego, some years ago, when in command of the schooner Cornwall, befriended a lad named Corrigan. The latter subsequently amassed a fortune in the oil business, …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Advertiser and Tribune (Detroit, MI), 3 Aug, 1877Messrs. Church and Hill, the divers at work on the wreck of the steamer Merchant, lost on Racine Reef in 1875, report that they have recovered the cylinder with all attachments; also a piece on her iron (illegible word), fifteen or twenty feet. The wreck is scattered in all directions …Messrs. Church and Hill, the divers at work on the wreck of the steamer Merchant, lost on Racine Reef in 1875, report that they have recovered the cylinder with all …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Advertiser and Tribune (Detroit, MI), 6 Aug, 1877THE PROPELLER MERCHANT. - The most important parts of the engine of the Merchant have been recovered, viz.; the cylinder, engine frame, bedplate, pillow blocks, crank, eccentrics, shaft, brasses, keys, nuts, etc. The boiler can also be recovered, as well as every part of the iron hull ...THE PROPELLER MERCHANT. - The most important parts of the engine of the Merchant have been recovered, viz.; the cylinder, engine frame, bedplate, pillow blocks, crank, eccentrics, shaft, brasses, keys, …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Advertiser and Tribune (Detroit, MI), Mon., 15 May, 1876At Chicago on Friday the schooner Falcon was removed out of the channel. It took the combined power of some eight or ten tugs to drag her for a distance of 300 or 400 feet. The Falcon is said to be almost a complete wreck. It is doubtful whether any …At Chicago on Friday the schooner Falcon was removed out of the channel. It took the combined power of some eight or ten tugs to drag her for a distance …Maritime History of the Great Lakes