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- Cleveland Daily Herald & Gazette (Cleveland, OH), Wednesday, May 23, 1838, page 2Column 1Column 1Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- British Whig (Kingston, ON), 6 Sep 1862A large floating elevator from Oswego, enroute to New York, was town into Kingborn's Wharf yesterday by the tug Bloore. It was once a government dredge in Oswego, and has since been changed into an elevator. It is the property of A.E. Masters Esq. of New York.A large floating elevator from Oswego, enroute to New York, was town into Kingborn's Wharf yesterday by the tug Bloore. It was once a government dredge in Oswego, and has …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- British Whig (Kingston, ON), Monday, Nov. 20, 1837The Kingston Marine Railway. - This is a most useful and interesting work, and one which is likely to prove not only a great public benefit but a source of profit to the enterprising proprietors. We learn that the steamer United States is to be hauled out on the Railway …The Kingston Marine Railway. - This is a most useful and interesting work, and one which is likely to prove not only a great public benefit but a source of …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- British Whig (Kingston, ON), Fri., Dec. 26, 1902The crew of the tug Ferris took observations on their trip across from Oswego , regarding the lost steam barge Hall , and, from all points at which wreckage was found, ...The crew of the tug Ferris took observations on their trip across from Oswego , regarding the lost steam barge Hall , and, from all points at which wreckage was …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- British Whig (Kingston, ON), June 3, 1867The steamer "Pierrepont" has not yet proceeded to the wreck of the propeller "Wisconsin," but is waiting for barges to arrive from Montreal to serve as lighters. The steamer is also being fitted out with the necessary wrecking appliances.The steamer "Pierrepont" has not yet proceeded to the wreck of the propeller "Wisconsin," but is waiting for barges to arrive from Montreal to serve as lighters. The steamer is …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- British Whig (Kingston, ON), June 4, 1867The steamer "Pierrepont" has been engaged by the Northern Transportation Company, to raise the wreck of the burnt propeller "Wisconsin," lying at Grenadier Island. The "Pierrepont" will begin the work in a day or so, and tow the hull if successful in raising it, to Ogdensburg. ...The steamer "Pierrepont" has been engaged by the Northern Transportation Company, to raise the wreck of the burnt propeller "Wisconsin," lying at Grenadier Island. The "Pierrepont" will begin the work …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- British Whig (Kingston, ON), June 20, 1867The steamer "Pierrepont" arrived from below yesterday with the barges which assisted her to raise and convey the wreck of the propeller "Wisconsin" to Ogdensburg. She was successful in putting the burnt hull into dry dock there on Tuesday afternoon. ...The steamer "Pierrepont" arrived from below yesterday with the barges which assisted her to raise and convey the wreck of the propeller "Wisconsin" to Ogdensburg. She was successful in putting …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Cleveland Daily Herald & Gazette (Cleveland, OH), Saturday, June 9, 1838ORLEANS Schooner. -- We learn by the Conneaut Gazette, that the Schooner ORLEANS ashore near Conneaut has become a total wreck, and has been broken up and sold by the Underwriters. She belonged to Oswego. The Gazette represents her a frail craft, built of worm eaten hemlock and ...ORLEANS Schooner. -- We learn by the Conneaut Gazette, that the Schooner ORLEANS ashore near Conneaut has become a total wreck, and has been broken up and sold by the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- British Whig (Kingston, ON), Sat. , May 19, 1838Steam Boat Racing. - An accident occurred on board the Sir Robert Peel on her passage from this port to that of Oswego on Wednesday last, in consequence of the temerity, or we may say the wickedness of running that vessel against the Great Britain. When the two vessels were …Steam Boat Racing. - An accident occurred on board the Sir Robert Peel on her passage from this port to that of Oswego on Wednesday last, in consequence of the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- British Whig (Kingston, ON), May 27, 1867The Propeller Wisconsin Disaster The steamer "Watertown" has made two trips from Cape Vincent to Grenadier Island, to visit the wreck of the propeller "Wisconsin," but found no more of the bodies of the unfortunate passengers, though the search has been continued in the locality. ...The Propeller Wisconsin Disaster The steamer "Watertown" has made two trips from Cape Vincent to Grenadier Island, to visit the wreck of the propeller "Wisconsin," but found no more of …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- British Whig (Kingston, ON), May 28, 1867The steamer "Watertown" paid another visit on Sunday last to the wreck of the "Wisconsin" on Grenadier Island, and brought away two more bodies, making seventeen in all that have been recovered. One was that of a woman, the other of a son of Mr. Creed, who lost four of …The steamer "Watertown" paid another visit on Sunday last to the wreck of the "Wisconsin" on Grenadier Island, and brought away two more bodies, making seventeen in all that have …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Brig Algomah and her EscapeThis beautiful craft, it will be remembered got upon the rocks in Lake Erie and had it not been for her great strength and the U.S. Steamer, who came to her relief, she would have been ship-wrecked. As it was, about 1000 bushels of wheat were thrown over board. The …This beautiful craft, it will be remembered got upon the rocks in Lake Erie and had it not been for her great strength and the U.S. Steamer, who came to …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
- Schooner W. S. Malcolm WaterloggedSchooner W. S. Malcolm Waterlogged - Strange conduct of the Captain and four of the Crew. - Capt. Smith, of the schooner Kyle Spangler, which arrived here last night, reports to us he found the schooner W.S. Malcolm, Capt. Barck, with a cargo of lumber for this port, waterlogged, ...Schooner W. S. Malcolm Waterlogged - Strange conduct of the Captain and four of the Crew. - Capt. Smith, of the schooner Kyle Spangler, which arrived here last night, reports …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Business of Port OntarioBusiness of Port Ontario. - We are indebted to the politeness of Messrs. J. & B.F. Meacham, for the following statement of the Exports and Imports at the mouth of Salmon River, (Port Ontario(,) from the opening, to the close of Navigation, 1845.Business of Port Ontario. - We are indebted to the politeness of Messrs. J. & B.F. Meacham, for the following statement of the Exports and Imports at the mouth of …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Ancient Fortifications of Oswego
According to a tradition long current among the people of Oswego, the Fort built upon the high ground on the West side of the River, near the present junction of Van Buren and Sixth streets, the the ruins of which have, with a few years, been effaced by the march …According to a tradition long current among the people of Oswego, the Fort built upon the high ground on the West side of the River, near the present junction of …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Ancient Fortifications of Oswego