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- 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
- Evening News (Benton Harbor, MI), Friday, 20 Sept. 1901"Capt. Levi P. Mann died this morning in his apartments in the Rice Block in St. Joseph of consumption, having been a sufferer for many years with the dread disease. He is a member of Occidental lodge, F. and A. M. and the funeral will be in charge of that …"Capt. Levi P. Mann died this morning in his apartments in the Rice Block in St. Joseph of consumption, having been a sufferer for many years with the dread disease. …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Buffalo Enquirer (Buffalo, NY), Monday, September 26, 1892HEAVY STORM AT OSWEGO. Boat Capsized, One Man Drowned, Buildings Unroofed and Other Damage Done. Oswego, Sept. 26. -- A fearful storm of wind and rain raged here all night and this morning. The wind recorded 50 miles an hour but blew much harder at the lake. The roof ...HEAVY STORM AT OSWEGO. Boat Capsized, One Man Drowned, Buildings Unroofed and Other Damage Done. Oswego, Sept. 26. -- A fearful storm of wind and rain raged here all night …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Buffalo Enquirer (Buffalo, NY), Wednesday, September 9, 1891A dispatch from Picton , Ont., says: "The schooner PERSIA foundered last night opposite Point Peter light, about six miles out in 200 feet of water. All hands were saved. ...A dispatch from Picton , Ont., says: "The schooner PERSIA foundered last night opposite Point Peter light, about six miles out in 200 feet of water. All hands were saved. …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Buffalo Enquirer (Buffalo, NY), Tuesday, December 8, 1891Ogdensburg , Dec. 7. -- The steamer SAMUEL MARSHALL , with corn from Chicago, arrived today. The OMAHA [sic-- OREGON ] followed theOgdensburg , Dec. 7. -- The steamer SAMUEL MARSHALL , with corn from Chicago, arrived today. The OMAHA [sic-- OREGON ] followed theMaritime 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- New Steamer is in Port
Evening News (Sault Sainte Marie, MI), 14 Sep 1904 New Steamer is in Port Steamer Haddington Recently built at Toronto Brings Coal for New Ontario Dock & Coal Co. The new steel steamer Haddington arrived in port this morning with a cargo of 2,100 tons of soft coal from Cleveland for the new Ontario Dock and Coal Company. ...Evening News (Sault Sainte Marie, MI), 14 Sep 1904 New Steamer is in Port Steamer Haddington Recently built at Toronto Brings Coal for New Ontario Dock & Coal Co. The new steel steamer Haddington arrived in port this morning …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Wreck of Monkshaven
Evening News (Sault Sainte Marie, MI), 5 Dec 1905 Wreck of Monkshaven Story of dangers hardships and hunger told by crew Had nothing to eat between Monday night and Thursday morning. The Paliki was in trouble Members of the crew of the Algoma Central steamer Monkshaven, which was stranded on Angus island near ...Evening News (Sault Sainte Marie, MI), 5 Dec 1905 Wreck of Monkshaven Story of dangers hardships and hunger told by crew Had nothing to eat between Monday night and Thursday morning. The Paliki was in trouble Members of the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Rosedale Was in Peril
Evening News (Sault Sainte Marie, MI), 8 Nov 1905 Rosedale Was in Peril Had An experience rare in annals of Great Lakes In last week's big storm on Lake Superior was thrown on beam ends and her cargo shifted By an exceedingly narrow margin the steamer Rosedale, of the St. Lawrence and Chicago Steamship Company line, ...Evening News (Sault Sainte Marie, MI), 8 Nov 1905 Rosedale Was in Peril Had An experience rare in annals of Great Lakes In last week's big storm on Lake Superior was thrown on beam ends and her cargo shifted …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Spar Buoy Placed Over Wreck of Barge Miztec
Evening News (Sault Sainte Marie, MI), 20 May 1921 Spar Buoy Placed Over Wreck of Barge Miztec _______ Later a Gas Buoy will be placed there. _______ A spar buoy now marks the wreck of the barge Miztec, according to a bulletin issued today by L. C. Sabin, general superintendent of the locks. The position given of ...Evening News (Sault Sainte Marie, MI), 20 May 1921 Spar Buoy Placed Over Wreck of Barge Miztec _______ Later a Gas Buoy will be placed there. _______ A spar buoy now marks the wreck of the barge Miztec, according …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Buffalo Enquirer (Buffalo, NY), Friday, December 18, 1891
Ogdensburg , Dec. 18. -- After taking out a large quantity of oats the steamer OREGON , on the rocks at Nine Mile Light , was floated on Tuesday and passed ...Ogdensburg , Dec. 18. -- After taking out a large quantity of oats the steamer OREGON , on the rocks at Nine Mile Light , was floated on Tuesday and …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Buffalo Enquirer (Buffalo, NY), Thursday, December 10, 1891
Ogdensburg , Dec. 10. -- An examination of the OREGON by a diver reveals a hole in her starboard bow five planks wide and five or six feet long. The forefoot and keel are badly damaged. The dry oats ...Ogdensburg , Dec. 10. -- An examination of the OREGON by a diver reveals a hole in her starboard bow five planks wide and five or six feet long. The …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Buffalo Enquirer (Buffalo, NY), Friday, December 11, 1891
Ogdensburg , Dec. 11. -- The lighter from the steamer OREGON has arrived here with about 17,600 bushels of oats. These were between decks and are damp. The balance of her cargo is under water. She is on ...Ogdensburg , Dec. 11. -- The lighter from the steamer OREGON has arrived here with about 17,600 bushels of oats. These were between decks and are damp. The balance of …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Buffalo Enquirer (Buffalo, NY), Wednesday, April 26, 1893
Oswego, N. Y., April 26. -- A special to the Palladium from Charlotte states that the tow of the tug HECTOR, consisting of the big dredge GENERAL MEADE, and two scows, bound from Sodus to Detroit, was broken up in the north-east gale last night, west of Charlotte, and went …Oswego, N. Y., April 26. -- A special to the Palladium from Charlotte states that the tow of the tug HECTOR, consisting of the big dredge GENERAL MEADE, and two …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Welland Canal