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- Evening Press (St. Joseph, MI), 18 January 1901
The Graham & Morton Transportation company suffered another severe loss by fire at an early hour this morning when their popular propeller, City of Louisville, was burned nearly to the water's edge. The saddest part of the disaster was the death of Charles Southwell, the watchman of the ... The Graham & Morton Transportation company suffered another severe loss by fire at an early hour this morning when their popular propeller, City of Louisville, was burned nearly to the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Farmer's Journal & Welland Canal Intelligencer (St. Catharines, ON), 10 Jan 1827, page 3 First Boat A meeting of the native inhabitants of St.Catharines and its vicinity, and all others who feel an interest in the proposed undertaking, is requested at Mr. Dyer's Merchant Exchange, in this village, on Saturday evening next [January 13], to take into consideration the ... First Boat A meeting of the native inhabitants of St.Catharines and its vicinity, and all others who feel an interest in the proposed undertaking, is requested at Mr. Dyer's Merchant …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Farmer's Journal & Welland Canal Intelligencer (St. Catharines, ON), August 1, 1827 New Ferry Boat - The horse boat that has for some time been fitting up for the ferry between this town and Youngstown, is now in full operation, and will be much safer, and more comfortable for both man and horse to pass the river, than the former method by … New Ferry Boat - The horse boat that has for some time been fitting up for the ferry between this town and Youngstown, is now in full operation, and will …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Farmer's Journal & Welland Canal Intelligencer (St. Catharines, ON), August 29, 1827 From The Black Rock Gazette Improvement In Crossing The Niagara - We noticed last year, with much pleasure, the establishment of the horse ferry boat Cossack, to ply between this harbour and Waterloo, U.C.. This was accomplished by the publick spirit of Messrs. Fraser, Brace, ... From The Black Rock Gazette Improvement In Crossing The Niagara - We noticed last year, with much pleasure, the establishment of the horse ferry boat Cossack, to ply between this …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Farmer's Journal & Welland Canal Intelligencer (St. Catharines, ON), September 26, 1827 Fire - On the morning of the 15th inst., we were aroused from our slumbers with the cry that there was a vessel on fire in the river; it turned out to be the Frontenack, which was drifting down the river on fire. Fortunately she was met near the bar … Fire - On the morning of the 15th inst., we were aroused from our slumbers with the cry that there was a vessel on fire in the river; it turned …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Farmer's Journal & Welland Canal Intelligencer (St. Catharines, ON), October 10, 1827 Cranberry Marsh A great number of "proposals" were received by the directors, on the day appointed (4th inst.) For clearing, grubbing and excavating this grand division of the Welland Canal. The successful competitors were, for excavating from sections No 8 to 15, Messrs. ... Cranberry Marsh A great number of "proposals" were received by the directors, on the day appointed (4th inst.) For clearing, grubbing and excavating this grand division of the Welland Canal. …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Farmer's Journal & Welland Canal Intelligencer (St. Catharines, ON), October 17, 1827 From the hasty and careless manner in which we noticed the letting of the Cranberry marsh last week, we find that in some instances a misapprehension of our precise meaning has been imbibed. We, therefore, now wish to clearly to state, that a few sections of the ditch only, which … From the hasty and careless manner in which we noticed the letting of the Cranberry marsh last week, we find that in some instances a misapprehension of our precise meaning …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Farmer's Journal & Welland Canal Intelligencer (St. Catharines, ON), October 24, 1827 For several days past we have had a continued storm of rain, and some hail, which has been productive of considerable damage, and detention of vessels and steam-boats on lake Ontario. The fine schooner Telegraph, owned by Wm. Chisholm, Esq., of Nelson, we learn, lies under water, at the ... For several days past we have had a continued storm of rain, and some hail, which has been productive of considerable damage, and detention of vessels and steam-boats on lake …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Farmer's Journal & Welland Canal Intelligencer (St. Catharines, ON), January 17, 1827, page 3 Another Canal Boat Notice is hereby given, that a Meeting of the friends of the Welland Canal, will be held at the Merchants' Exchange, in this Village, on the evening of Monday the 22d inst. for the purpose of taking into consideration the expediency of building a Packet Boat, ... Another Canal Boat Notice is hereby given, that a Meeting of the friends of the Welland Canal, will be held at the Merchants' Exchange, in this Village, on the evening …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Farmer's Journal & Welland Canal Intelligencer (St. Catharines, ON), April 23, 1828, page 3 * one date may be in error * one date may be in errorMaritime History of the Great Lakes
- Farmer's Journal & Welland Canal Intelligencer (St. Catharines, ON), February 4, 1829, page 3 New Schooner. - Another fine vessel is now on the stocks at the lower end of our village, intended for the lake and canal naviagation, and to be ready for sailing early the ensuing spring. It is erecting on the same spot where the schooner Welland Canal was constructed last … New Schooner. - Another fine vessel is now on the stocks at the lower end of our village, intended for the lake and canal naviagation, and to be ready for …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Farmer's Journal & Welland Canal Intelligencer (St. Catharines, ON), April 15, 1829, page 3 On Tuesday last [April 14], at half past 2 P.M., the elegant schooner Peacock, 60 tons burthen, was launched from the stocks, (on the same spot where the Welland Canal was built last season, at the foot of our village) into a basin in the 12 mile creek, formed by … On Tuesday last [April 14], at half past 2 P.M., the elegant schooner Peacock, 60 tons burthen, was launched from the stocks, (on the same spot where the Welland Canal …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Farmer's Journal & Welland Canal Intelligencer (St. Catharines, ON), April 29, 1829, page 3 The new schooner Peacock, partly laden, was towed from the lower lock to the harbour, on Monday last [April 27], a distance of 3 miles, in 1 hour and 5 minutes. A few gentlemen and ladies went down for the purpose of taking an excursion on the lake, but were … The new schooner Peacock, partly laden, was towed from the lower lock to the harbour, on Monday last [April 27], a distance of 3 miles, in 1 hour and 5 …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Farmer's Journal & Welland Canal Intelligencer (St. Catharines, ON), May 13, 1829, page 3 Ship Building The subscriber, having had many years experience in the Ship-wright Business, in various parts of the U. States and Canada, (of which the schrs. "Welland Canal" and "Peacock", lately erected in St.Cathariens, may be named as samples) respectfully informs the ... Ship Building The subscriber, having had many years experience in the Ship-wright Business, in various parts of the U. States and Canada, (of which the schrs. "Welland Canal" and "Peacock", …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Farmer's Journal & Welland Canal Intelligencer (St. Catharines, ON), January 1831, page 4 Journeymen Ship Carpenters Wanted immediately, 4 good steady workmen at the above business - to whom constant employment during the winter, and liberal wages will be given. Apply to Russell Armington, St.Catharines, Nov. 24, 1830 ... Journeymen Ship Carpenters Wanted immediately, 4 good steady workmen at the above business - to whom constant employment during the winter, and liberal wages will be given. Apply to Russell …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Farmer's Journal & Welland Canal Intelligencer (St. Catharines, ON), May 25, 1831, page 3 We inadvertently omitted in our last, to notice the launch, at this place, of a fine schooner of about 50 tons burthen, named the "Erie & Ontario", which took place on Saturday the 14th instant, from Capt. Armington's ship yard into the canal, at the foot of the village. She … We inadvertently omitted in our last, to notice the launch, at this place, of a fine schooner of about 50 tons burthen, named the "Erie & Ontario", which took place …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Farmer's Journal & Welland Canal Intelligencer (St. Catharines, ON), May 17, 1832 Ship Carpenters Wanted immediately, by the Subscriber, three or four good faithful and steady Journeymen Ship Carpenters, to whom liberal wages and constant employement will be given through the season. R. Armington St.Catharines, April 30, 1832. ... Ship Carpenters Wanted immediately, by the Subscriber, three or four good faithful and steady Journeymen Ship Carpenters, to whom liberal wages and constant employement will be given through the season. …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Farmer's Journal & Welland Canal Intelligencer (St. Catharines, ON), January 10, 1827, page 3 First Boat A meeting of the native inhabitants of St. Catharines and its vicinity, and all others who feel an interest in the proposed undertaking, is requested at Mr. Dyer 's Merchant Exchange, ... First Boat A meeting of the native inhabitants of St. Catharines and its vicinity, and all others who feel an interest in the proposed undertaking, is requested at Mr. Dyer …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Farmer's Journal & Welland Canal Intelligencer (St. Catharines, ON), January 17, 1827, page 3 Another Canal Boat Notice is hereby given, that a Meeting of the friends of the Welland Canal , will be held at the Merchants' Exchange, in this Village, on the evening of Monday the 22d inst. for the purpose of taking into ... Another Canal Boat Notice is hereby given, that a Meeting of the friends of the Welland Canal , will be held at the Merchants' Exchange, in this Village, on the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Farmer's Journal & Welland Canal Intelligencer (St. Catharines, ON), April 23, 1828, page 3 * one date may be in error * one date may be in errorMaritime History of the Great Lakes
