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- Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), Monday, April 9, 1849Advertisement Supposedly this is the ship that some say never existed which we think is the "Vandalia." Cochran was from Hamilton, Ont. and owned this vessel at the time.Advertisement Supposedly this is the ship that some say never existed which we think is the "Vandalia." Cochran was from Hamilton, Ont. and owned this vessel at the time.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), Sept. 9, 1852[Advertisement] Clemow Brothers, Forwarding and Shipping Agents Of Lumber and Produce Oswego, N.Y. Feb. 19 James Clemow John Clemow Feb. 19, 1852 ...[Advertisement] Clemow Brothers, Forwarding and Shipping Agents Of Lumber and Produce Oswego, N.Y. Feb. 19 James Clemow John Clemow Feb. 19, 1852 ...Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Early Navigation on Lake OntarioOswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), 11 Mar 1859, p. 3 Early Navigation on Lake Ontario At the conclusion of the war of 1812, the numerous sail craft constructed for naval purposes were converted into a commercial marine, and immediately after the application of steam to navigation, which had already assumed importance on the Hudson, ...Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), 11 Mar 1859, p. 3 Early Navigation on Lake Ontario At the conclusion of the war of 1812, the numerous sail craft constructed for naval purposes were converted into a commercial marine, and immediately after …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- A Monster Canal BoatOswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), 8 Mar 1861 A MONSTER CANAL BOAT. - The largest canal boat we have ever seen, and we think the largest afloat, was launched on Saturday from the boat yard of Samuel Miller in this city. The new boat is called the "Abraham Lincoln," bears a handsome portrait of "Old Abe" on the …Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), 8 Mar 1861 A MONSTER CANAL BOAT. - The largest canal boat we have ever seen, and we think the largest afloat, was launched on Saturday from the boat yard of Samuel Miller …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), April 10, 1849What A Change! - The number of steamboats on the Upper Lakes, up to the year 1825, was one! On the opening of navigation in the spring of 1848, there were on the entire length of the lakes, 95 steamers, 45 propellers, 5 barks, 93 brigs, 548 schooners, and 128 …What A Change! - The number of steamboats on the Upper Lakes, up to the year 1825, was one! On the opening of navigation in the spring of 1848, there …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), March 19, 1849Sailing Regulations on the Lakes The sailing regulations, adopted by the masters and owners of vessels on the Lakes, at a meeting held in the city of Buffalo in the winter of 1847, have been acknowledged by Congress and enacted into law with heavy penalties. -- It is a highly …Sailing Regulations on the Lakes The sailing regulations, adopted by the masters and owners of vessels on the Lakes, at a meeting held in the city of Buffalo in the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), Thurs., June 25, 1851The Editor of the Utica Gazette, Doct. Potter, who is out on a pleasure and fishing excursion, thus writes home to his paper: We left Oswego at 8 o'clock this morning on board the crack boat of the lake, the Ontario, one of the excellent line, some of whose managers, …The Editor of the Utica Gazette, Doct. Potter, who is out on a pleasure and fishing excursion, thus writes home to his paper: We left Oswego at 8 o'clock this …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), Mon., April 16, 1849The Gale. - The wind has blown from West and North West for the last sixty hours, with slight variations and without abatement, accompanied with snow squalls and with a sufficient degree of cold to cover vessels with ice, where exposed to the dashing waters and raging ...The Gale. - The wind has blown from West and North West for the last sixty hours, with slight variations and without abatement, accompanied with snow squalls and with a …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), Sept.15, 1891*Please note that in this article Senator Morrill is sometime seen as Morrell This is an interesting follow up to the affects of the McKinley Tariff*Please note that in this article Senator Morrill is sometime seen as Morrell This is an interesting follow up to the affects of the McKinley TariffMaritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), May 14, 1855Attempted Suicide. - Mrs. Mary Ray , wife of Thomas Ray , boatswain of the Revenue Cutter on this lake last year, now on the steamer Corwin , Survey Service, at Key West, ...Attempted Suicide. - Mrs. Mary Ray , wife of Thomas Ray , boatswain of the Revenue Cutter on this lake last year, now on the steamer Corwin , Survey Service, …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), Tues., April 28, 1859"Union Village" At a meeting convened at the Cobble Stone School House, on the 7th inst. at 10 o'clock A.M. Agreeably to adjournment, Selden P. Clark took the chair, and Jonathan ..."Union Village" At a meeting convened at the Cobble Stone School House, on the 7th inst. at 10 o'clock A.M. Agreeably to adjournment, Selden P. Clark took the chair, and …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), April 13, 1858Oswego And Its Business _________ Ship Chandlers. This branch of our Marine business represents a large capital which is invested in a stock whose variety could hardly be conceived without a long and minute examination ...Oswego And Its Business _________ Ship Chandlers. This branch of our Marine business represents a large capital which is invested in a stock whose variety could hardly be conceived without …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), Tues., April 22, 1850Severe Thunder Storm. - A brisk and brilliant April shower came off early yesterday morning. The wind was in the South and for successive hours the rain, at intervals, fell in profusion. The lightning was very vivid, but the thunder was truly sublime. The PropellerSevere Thunder Storm. - A brisk and brilliant April shower came off early yesterday morning. The wind was in the South and for successive hours the rain, at intervals, fell …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), May 29, 1850
Moving Vessels Over Land. - The Lake Superior Journal of the 15th thus de the movements of a Propeller. It says: The Propeller Manhattan is fairly underway on her land trip ...Moving Vessels Over Land. - The Lake Superior Journal of the 15th thus de the movements of a Propeller. It says: The Propeller Manhattan is fairly underway on her land …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), Sat., June 8, 1850
Salt from Turk's Island . - Yesterday there was an entire boat load of Turk's island salt unloading at Doolittle & Mollison 's dock, to be shipped forSalt from Turk's Island . - Yesterday there was an entire boat load of Turk's island salt unloading at Doolittle & Mollison 's dock, to be shipped forMaritime History of the Great Lakes- Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), Wed., Oct. 2, 1850
The Gale of Saturday, on Lake Ontario , was the severest of the season, to the violence of which, a large number of vessels were exposed. We have heard of no serious disaster except the melancholy loss of the schoonerThe Gale of Saturday, on Lake Ontario , was the severest of the season, to the violence of which, a large number of vessels were exposed. We have heard of …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), Fri., Oct. 5, 1866
The Balloon Accounted For - A Narrow Escape. - The Rochester Democrat says: On Tuesday Prof. Squires was to make a balloon ascension at Albion , and ...The Balloon Accounted For - A Narrow Escape. - The Rochester Democrat says: On Tuesday Prof. Squires was to make a balloon ascension at Albion , and ...Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), May 9, 1850
Business On The Docks. - The harbor is crowded with Steamers, Propellers and Canal Boats. They come in from New York, Troy, and from Albany, by Canal, and from the Upper Lakes, and the Canadian ports, by lake, on the North and on the West. The docks are crowded with …Business On The Docks. - The harbor is crowded with Steamers, Propellers and Canal Boats. They come in from New York, Troy, and from Albany, by Canal, and from the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), June 5, 1850
The Horse Boat is almost ready to get up steam for Sodus Bay. Old sorrel is having an extra peck of oats, and his iron-gray yoke-fellow will have additional cat-feed prior to the first experimental trip. Would it not be well to have the inspector of boilers take a look …The Horse Boat is almost ready to get up steam for Sodus Bay. Old sorrel is having an extra peck of oats, and his iron-gray yoke-fellow will have additional cat-feed …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), June 29, 1850
Evening Promenade On The Lake. - The Piers are used for the double purpose of pleasure and utility. They protect the harbor from the severity of storms, and they furnish a most refreshing and beautiful promenade during the sultry evenings of summer. it is only to be feared that they …Evening Promenade On The Lake. - The Piers are used for the double purpose of pleasure and utility. They protect the harbor from the severity of storms, and they furnish …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), May 29, 1850