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- Bay City Tribune (Bay City, MI), 6 Jun 1902*Ironclad ram C.S.S. VIRGINIA, built from the burned hull of the Union steam frigate USS MERRIMAC.*Ironclad ram C.S.S. VIRGINIA, built from the burned hull of the Union steam frigate USS MERRIMAC.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Joseph Traveler (St. Joseph, MI), 13 March 1861It will be seen by the following account from the Chicago Tribune, that the Lady Franklin, which will ply between this place and Chicago during the coming summer, was launched last Saturday afternoon. It was the intention to have her on the route by the middle of March, but it …It will be seen by the following account from the Chicago Tribune, that the Lady Franklin, which will ply between this place and Chicago during the coming summer, was launched …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Joseph Traveler (St. Joseph, MI), 25 March 1865 (Saturday)The schooner " Whip," in attempting to make the harbor on Wednesday last, in a heavy sea and a strong wind, was driven to the beach just north of the north pier. The captain, Blend ofThe schooner " Whip," in attempting to make the harbor on Wednesday last, in a heavy sea and a strong wind, was driven to the beach just north of the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Joseph Traveler (St. Joseph, MI), 17 July 1861
MARINE DISASTER PROBABLE LOSS OF THE PORPELLER BRITTON WITH ALL ON BOARD The propeller L. L. Britton , Captain John Q. Adams , which has been for some weeks past plying between ...MARINE DISASTER PROBABLE LOSS OF THE PORPELLER BRITTON WITH ALL ON BOARD The propeller L. L. Britton , Captain John Q. Adams , which has been for some weeks past …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- St. Joseph Traveler (St. Joseph, MI), Wednes., 16 July 1862
The Guide - This is the name of a beautiful little vessel which was built at this place by Messrs. McMillan and Shaw, launched on Thursday evening last. Her capacity is estimated at ninety tons. She is a fine model, and we hope she will prove a success to her …The Guide - This is the name of a beautiful little vessel which was built at this place by Messrs. McMillan and Shaw, launched on Thursday evening last. Her capacity …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- St. Joseph Traveler (St. Joseph, MI), 12 Sept. 1860
The steamer the Augusta struck was the Lady Elgin.The steamer the Augusta struck was the Lady Elgin.Maritime History of the Great Lakes- St. Joseph Traveler (St. Joseph, MI), 13 March 1861
We notice in the St. Joseph Ship Yard, owned by Capt. Geo. Hanson, a fine new vessel on the stocks, which he is building for James E. Stevens, Esq. Her dimensions are - Length of keel 84 feet; breadth of beam 22 feet; depth of hold 6 1/2 feet. She …We notice in the St. Joseph Ship Yard, owned by Capt. Geo. Hanson, a fine new vessel on the stocks, which he is building for James E. Stevens, Esq. Her …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- St. Joseph Traveler (St. Joseph, MI), 18 Sept. 1861
The St. Joseph Life Boat. It is well known that the Life Boat furnished by the United States Government for this port, is out of repair, and in its present condition, almost wholly useless. At the time of the getting up of these boats for our inland waters, it was …The St. Joseph Life Boat. It is well known that the Life Boat furnished by the United States Government for this port, is out of repair, and in its present …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- St. Joseph Traveler (St. Joseph, MI), 13 July 1859
"C. McNeil" was Cornelius McNeil; his wife's name was Priscilla. The Napier mentioned in the article was Jack Napier, a brother to Nelson W. Napier of "Alpena" wreck fame. Jack was killed when he fired a cannon to celebrate the 4th of July and it blew up."C. McNeil" was Cornelius McNeil; his wife's name was Priscilla. The Napier mentioned in the article was Jack Napier, a brother to Nelson W. Napier of "Alpena" wreck fame. Jack …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- St. Joseph Traveler (St. Joseph, MI), 14 November 1860
Death of James B. Hobbie. It is with much pain that we record the death of this young man, who was well known to a majority of our citizens. He was killed one day last week by the explosion of the Propeller Globe, in Chicago harbor. Mr. Hobbie will be …Death of James B. Hobbie. It is with much pain that we record the death of this young man, who was well known to a majority of our citizens. He …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- St. Joseph Traveler (St. Joseph, MI), 25 May 1859
The United States Revenue Cutter, Aaron V. Brown This vessel arrived in our harbor on Friday last, upon her first cruise around the Lakes, and sails this morning to continue her voyage. She is the handsomest craft that ever entered this port. She is 70 tons burden, and carries ...The United States Revenue Cutter, Aaron V. Brown This vessel arrived in our harbor on Friday last, upon her first cruise around the Lakes, and sails this morning to continue …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- St. Joseph Traveler (St. Joseph, MI), Wed., 20 April 1859
In the heavy gale, on Friday last, the schooner Enterprise, of Wilkinson City (near New Buffalo), ran ashore in making the harbor at Grand Haven, and broke in two. She was heavily laden with plaster for Michigan City. The gale struck her opposite this port, and forced her back to …In the heavy gale, on Friday last, the schooner Enterprise, of Wilkinson City (near New Buffalo), ran ashore in making the harbor at Grand Haven, and broke in two. She …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- St. Joseph Traveler (St. Joseph, MI), 18 Sept. 1861
"Bell Stevens." On Saturday last, J. E. Stevens new vessel, bearing the above name, was successfully launched, at the Ship Yard, foot of Main Street. Several hundred people assembled to witness the sight, and as she moved swiftly down the "ways" and dashed safely into the river, ..."Bell Stevens." On Saturday last, J. E. Stevens new vessel, bearing the above name, was successfully launched, at the Ship Yard, foot of Main Street. Several hundred people assembled to …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), 23 Nov 1883
She was recovered in a few days and repaired at the Wolf & Davidson Shipyard, Milwaukee, over the following winter.She was recovered in a few days and repaired at the Wolf & Davidson Shipyard, Milwaukee, over the following winter.Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), July 26, 1895
PROGRESS docked in the South Pond at Chicago - from a Columbian Exposition guide of 1893.PROGRESS docked in the South Pond at Chicago - from a Columbian Exposition guide of 1893.Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Oswego Free Press (Oswego, NY), April 14, 1830
KINGSTON PACKET. - The Schr. Mariette has commenced running as a Packet from Oswego to Kingston. Leaves Oswego regularly every Monday, and as often as wind and ...KINGSTON PACKET. - The Schr. Mariette has commenced running as a Packet from Oswego to Kingston. Leaves Oswego regularly every Monday, and as often as wind and ...Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Benton Harbor Palladium (Benton Harbor, MI), 8 January 1869
The schooner A. P. Dutton , belonging to P. M. Kinney , of this town, is missing. She left Chicago on the evening of Dec. 8th , for ...The schooner A. P. Dutton , belonging to P. M. Kinney , of this town, is missing. She left Chicago on the evening of Dec. 8th , for ...Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), August 11, 1868
Launched in 1862, the scow-schooner SARAH CLOW was no backyard sailboat - she was a significant vessel of 192 tons. The SARAH CLOW was driven ashore and destroyed by a storm in the fall of 1869. Thanks to Brendon Baillod for providing some of the information used in these notes. …Launched in 1862, the scow-schooner SARAH CLOW was no backyard sailboat - she was a significant vessel of 192 tons. The SARAH CLOW was driven ashore and destroyed by a …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Daily Times (Oswego, NY), Sat., Oct. 13, 1906
Obituary. ____ George Goble . To-day Oswego mourns one of her oldest and noblest citizens in the death of George Goble, for many years one of the best known shipbuilders on the Great ...Obituary. ____ George Goble . To-day Oswego mourns one of her oldest and noblest citizens in the death of George Goble, for many years one of the best known shipbuilders …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Niles Gazette and Advertiser (Niles, MI), 21 November 1835
On the evening of the 10th inst., the schooner Bridget , with a full cargo and fifteen persons, including passengers, on board, anchored near the mouth of the St. Joseph river , and sent a part of her cargo ...On the evening of the 10th inst., the schooner Bridget , with a full cargo and fifteen persons, including passengers, on board, anchored near the mouth of the St. Joseph …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - St. Joseph Traveler (St. Joseph, MI), 17 July 1861