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- Cleveland Daily Herald & Gazette (Cleveland, OH), Wednesday, May 23, 1838, page 2
Column 1 Column 1Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), July 23, 1884 DULL TIMES Sailing in 1810 and 1831 A correspondent of the Morning Record of Buffalo writes as follows: "In view of the many records of dull times that one hears along the docks and in shipping circles generally, a reminder of the same kind of complaints which prevailed a ... DULL TIMES Sailing in 1810 and 1831 A correspondent of the Morning Record of Buffalo writes as follows: "In view of the many records of dull times that one hears …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), July 25, 1884 This little notice was a surprise to me. I had presumed that lake steamers had always had the crew billeted as at present, but apparently up to this point they were arranged as with schooners - officers in the stern cabin, crew in the foc'sl. This little notice was a surprise to me. I had presumed that lake steamers had always had the crew billeted as at present, but apparently up to this point they …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), 5 Jun, 1878 The John Roach referred to is probably the noted political essayist of New York (1813-1887). Roach wrote books and essays and made speeches regarding U.S. commerce during the 1870's and 80's. The John Roach referred to is probably the noted political essayist of New York (1813-1887). Roach wrote books and essays and made speeches regarding U.S. commerce during the 1870's and …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), July 16, 1884 THE EIGHT DISTRICT STEAM TONNAGE AND INSPECTION REPORT _______ Over 1,500,000 Passengers Carried Without the Loss of One _______ Report of the Supervising Inspector of Steam Vessels The report of Joseph Cook, supervising inspector of steam vessels of the ... THE EIGHT DISTRICT STEAM TONNAGE AND INSPECTION REPORT _______ Over 1,500,000 Passengers Carried Without the Loss of One _______ Report of the Supervising Inspector of Steam Vessels The report of …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), July 15, 1884 Vessels are making big records as fishers this season, through the atmospheric peculiarities which bring the fish to the surface. Some vessel have, by means of trolling line, caught 30 lake trout in a single day, and for the first time in the history of the lakes have trolled successfully … Vessels are making big records as fishers this season, through the atmospheric peculiarities which bring the fish to the surface. Some vessel have, by means of trolling line, caught 30 …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), Aug. 13, 1879 Fort Gratiot was the long-time military post at the head of the St. Clair River, founded in 1814 on the site of the 1686 French outpost named Fort St. Joseph.. Fort Wayne was the the site of Detroit's primary military establishment from its founding in 1843 to the 1970's. The … Fort Gratiot was the long-time military post at the head of the St. Clair River, founded in 1814 on the site of the 1686 French outpost named Fort St. Joseph.. …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), April 18, 1883 There are 437 vessels of all types in port at Chicago. There are 437 vessels of all types in port at Chicago.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), Nov 7, 1882 The Stannard Rock light is located fifty miles north of Marquette, and is one of the most isolated lighthouses in the U.S. For the whole story and images of the light, see http://terrypepper.com/lights/superior/stannards/stannards.htm The Stannard Rock light is located fifty miles north of Marquette, and is one of the most isolated lighthouses in the U.S. For the whole story and images of the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Cleveland Daily Herald & Gazette (Cleveland, OH), Saturday, June 9, 1838 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 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
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), Sat, 25 Nov, 1883 WHAT KIND OF STUFF DO THEY DRINK? Capt. Goldsmith of the Wabash steamer Morley reports that while his vessel was lying under Long Point last Wednesday during the heavy weather, he discovered about 1,000 feet from the vessel what at first appeared to be a portion of the wreck of … WHAT KIND OF STUFF DO THEY DRINK? Capt. Goldsmith of the Wabash steamer Morley reports that while his vessel was lying under Long Point last Wednesday during the heavy weather, …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), Tue, 6 Nov, 1883 Chicago Times: The little steam yacht Maud Lilly of St. Joseph, Mich., Capt. Arthur Napier, arrived in port yesterday. She will proceed through the canal at once and go via the Illinois and Mississippi rivers to new Orleans, where she will be sold. The tug Muriel, owned by Singer & … Chicago Times: The little steam yacht Maud Lilly of St. Joseph, Mich., Capt. Arthur Napier, arrived in port yesterday. She will proceed through the canal at once and go via …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), 16 Oct, 1883 ALL MATES The schooner Annie M. Peterson arrived in port Wednesday, says the Milwaukee Wisconsin, and in the afternoon the captain left the vessel, leaving a full crew on board. The jolly skipper met many friends and formed a number on new acquaintances during the afternoon, ... ALL MATES The schooner Annie M. Peterson arrived in port Wednesday, says the Milwaukee Wisconsin, and in the afternoon the captain left the vessel, leaving a full crew on board. …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), 16 Oct, 1883 Late October and November of that year was one of the stormiest periods in lakes history, with more than 50 ships meeting violent ends. Late October and November of that year was one of the stormiest periods in lakes history, with more than 50 ships meeting violent ends.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), Sat., 18 Aug, 1883 The making of the Riverside's new shaft is called the quickest work of the kind on record in this city. The shaft was broken on Sunday. On Monday the order was given at Baugh's steam forge for a new shaft 12 feet 6 inches long and 12½ inches in diameter. … The making of the Riverside's new shaft is called the quickest work of the kind on record in this city. The shaft was broken on Sunday. On Monday the order …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), 24 Aug, 1883 The Canadian propeller GLENFINLAS (C#77695), caught fire around her boiler and burned to a total loss in the Welland Canal August 17, 1883. While the wreck was being stripped a grisly find was made The Canadian propeller GLENFINLAS (C#77695), caught fire around her boiler and burned to a total loss in the Welland Canal August 17, 1883. While the wreck was being stripped a …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), 22 May, 1884 ABASHED MARINE POETS The new steamer built at Miller Brothers' shipyard for Schufeldt, the distiller, was launched at 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon. It was a side launch, and the bow started first, but she went into the water evenly enough, and the event was pronounced a success. ... ABASHED MARINE POETS The new steamer built at Miller Brothers' shipyard for Schufeldt, the distiller, was launched at 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon. It was a side launch, and the bow …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), 14 Jul, 1883 CITY OF ST. CATHARINES, sank July 12, 1880, off Forester, Mich., in southern Lake Huron. She was recovered later the same summer, and rebuilt to the steamer OTEGO CITY OF ST. CATHARINES, sank July 12, 1880, off Forester, Mich., in southern Lake Huron. She was recovered later the same summer, and rebuilt to the steamer OTEGOMaritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), 3 May, 1884 *a fish of the herring family ranging in size up to 24 inches and ten pounds. *a fish of the herring family ranging in size up to 24 inches and ten pounds.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), Tue, 27 Nov, 1883 The vessel was built at Aitken & Mansell shipbuilders, Kelvinghaugh, Glasgow, and operated for CPR her entire career until scrapped in 1947. The engine was a direct acting vertical inverted compound of 300 horsepower, built by David Power, Glasgow. The spelling of her name was officially changed to ATHABASKA in … The vessel was built at Aitken & Mansell shipbuilders, Kelvinghaugh, Glasgow, and operated for CPR her entire career until scrapped in 1947. The engine was a direct acting vertical inverted …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
