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- Groups: Early Lake Michigan area newspapers
- Oswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), Tues., July 25, 1876
A REMINISCENCE _______ The Late Captain Starkweather and Captain John T. Van Alstine, shipmates, in England when the Queen was Married. _____ Captain John H. Starkweather, whose death, which we announced yesterday, occurred at Detroit last Thursday, deserves ... A REMINISCENCE _______ The Late Captain Starkweather and Captain John T. Van Alstine, shipmates, in England when the Queen was Married. _____ Captain John H. Starkweather, whose death, which we …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Oswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), Mon., Feb. 14, 1881 This vessel was the "David Dows," 1,481 gross tons, lost Nov.25, 1889 off Whiting, Ind, 10 mi SSE of Chicago. This vessel was the "David Dows," 1,481 gross tons, lost Nov.25, 1889 off Whiting, Ind, 10 mi SSE of Chicago.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Catharines Journal (St. Catharines, ON), January 30, 1840
Statement of property passed through the Welland Canal, in the season of 1839, compared with that passed in the season of 1838, shewing the increase and decrease. Articles 1839 1838 ... Statement of property passed through the Welland Canal, in the season of 1839, compared with that passed in the season of 1838, shewing the increase and decrease. Articles 1839 1838 …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Detroit Advertiser and Tribune (Detroit, MI), 13 Oct, 1876 THE SCHOONER MIDDLESEX. - The captain and crew of the schr Middlesex, lost on the Atlantic with a cargo of deals, have arrived home. The accident was caused by the oakum working out of a seam during a gale. The captain says that, although the Middlesex was an old vessel, … THE SCHOONER MIDDLESEX. - The captain and crew of the schr Middlesex, lost on the Atlantic with a cargo of deals, have arrived home. The accident was caused by the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Advertiser and Tribune (Detroit, MI), Sat., 29 Apr, 1876 THE FALCON. - In regard to the schr Falcon, which was lost at Chicago on Thursday, the Times says: The Falcon has been in the lumber trade for some twelve years, plying between this port and all points along the east shore. During the big storm of last fall she … THE FALCON. - In regard to the schr Falcon, which was lost at Chicago on Thursday, the Times says: The Falcon has been in the lumber trade for some twelve …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), 30 Mar, 1878 THE ST. CLAIR CANAL. - The following regulations for the government of vessels passing through the St. Clair Flats Canal are established by authority of the Secretary of War as necessary for the proper protection of the banks of the canal from injury. All concerned will please take ... THE ST. CLAIR CANAL. - The following regulations for the government of vessels passing through the St. Clair Flats Canal are established by authority of the Secretary of War as …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), 12 Jun, 1895 John Harms, a submarine diver, descended to the foundered Kate Kelly, off Racine North point on Sunday. He found the hull headed in a northeasterly direction. The jibboom and bowsprit were intact, but the foremast was gone and the staysail was hanging to the rigging and stays. One anchor was … John Harms, a submarine diver, descended to the foundered Kate Kelly, off Racine North point on Sunday. He found the hull headed in a northeasterly direction. The jibboom and bowsprit …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Tribune (Detroit, MI), 21 Oct, 1875 Mr. O. B. Green, of this city, has offered to raise the propeller Merchant, on Racine Reef, if desired. - Chicago Tribune, 20th. Mr. O. B. Green, of this city, has offered to raise the propeller Merchant, on Racine Reef, if desired. - Chicago Tribune, 20th.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Tribune (Detroit, MI), 22 Oct, 1875 AT CHICAGO. - The wrecking tug Rescue has arrived with the traps of the stranded propeller Merchant, which has been stripped and abandoned till next spring. Her upper works and cabins are not gone, as has been reported, nor have they ever started. The hull of the steamer is in … AT CHICAGO. - The wrecking tug Rescue has arrived with the traps of the stranded propeller Merchant, which has been stripped and abandoned till next spring. Her upper works and …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), 15 Jul, 1857 THE OSWEGO - The new steam tug Oswego arrived at this port yesterday from Philadelphia, via the St. Lawrence and Oswego. She was built by Hillman & Streaker of Philadelphia, is owned by Ames & Kimball of Oswego, and is destined for service in the Detroit river and on the … THE OSWEGO - The new steam tug Oswego arrived at this port yesterday from Philadelphia, via the St. Lawrence and Oswego. She was built by Hillman & Streaker of Philadelphia, …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Chicago Times-Herald (Chicago, IL), October 22, 1900 A dispatch from Kingston, Ont., says the Canadian schooner FABIOLA foundered in Lake Ontario near the False Ducks yesterday morning. The crew escaped in their yawl boat, and landed at McDonald's Cove. The FABIOLA was loaded with a cargo of coal for James Swift and Company of Kingston, and ... A dispatch from Kingston, Ont., says the Canadian schooner FABIOLA foundered in Lake Ontario near the False Ducks yesterday morning. The crew escaped in their yawl boat, and landed at …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Daily Globe (Toronto, ON), Tuesday, November 30, 1875 DISASTERS TO SHIPPING AND LOSS OF LIFE Kingston, Nov. 29. -- The steam barge IVANHOE is ashore at Oak Point, a short distance down the river. A large schooner, name unknown, is reported ashore on Carlton Island. The gale has abated. Freezing hard tonight. ... DISASTERS TO SHIPPING AND LOSS OF LIFE Kingston, Nov. 29. -- The steam barge IVANHOE is ashore at Oak Point, a short distance down the river. A large schooner, name …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Chicago Inter-Ocean (Chicago, IL), Tuesday, August 13, 1878 The catamaran GIROFIE GIROFIA, en route from Pultneyville to Oswego, in charge of Augustus A. Kimball, son of Captain Joseph Kimball, of Oswego, was found off Sodus Point on Friday morning in a waterlogged condition and towed into the harbor. Kimball is supposed to have drowned in endeavoring ... The catamaran GIROFIE GIROFIA, en route from Pultneyville to Oswego, in charge of Augustus A. Kimball, son of Captain Joseph Kimball, of Oswego, was found off Sodus Point on Friday …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
- Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), July 4, 1896 Search for the Chicora Abandoned _______ St. Joseph, Mich., July 3. - The search for the lost steamer Chicora was abandoned to-day. Six weeks ago the search started under encouraging prospects. Several thousand dollars have been expended in the search. ... Search for the Chicora Abandoned _______ St. Joseph, Mich., July 3. - The search for the lost steamer Chicora was abandoned to-day. Six weeks ago the search started under encouraging …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), Wed., Oct. 7, 1891 THE BARGE W. L. PECK FOUNDERS The propeller Oneida arrived here yesterday with the crew of the barge W. L. Peck, which foundered Monday morning off Ashtabula. Capt. G. W. Pardee, of the Oneida, made the following statement to a FREE PRESS representative: "We left Buffalo, ... THE BARGE W. L. PECK FOUNDERS The propeller Oneida arrived here yesterday with the crew of the barge W. L. Peck, which foundered Monday morning off Ashtabula. Capt. G. W. …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), July 2, 1880 RUBY was actually converted from the 135 t. sidewheeler to a 106 t. three-mast schooner and lived out her usefulness in the lumber trade until abandoned about 1894. RUBY was actually converted from the 135 t. sidewheeler to a 106 t. three-mast schooner and lived out her usefulness in the lumber trade until abandoned about 1894.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), Sep 23, 1896 CLAIMS TO HAVE LOCATED THE CHICORA A spiritualist calling himself Prof. James Gustin, who has been at Benton Harbor several weeks, says the Chicora is in the lake ten miles out and 255 ½ (degrees) from the lighthouse in St. Joseph, in 180 feet of water. He shows a document … CLAIMS TO HAVE LOCATED THE CHICORA A spiritualist calling himself Prof. James Gustin, who has been at Benton Harbor several weeks, says the Chicora is in the lake ten miles …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), Tues, Nov 9, 1880 *Sand Beach is now Harbor Beach, Michigan **The prop H. LUELLA WORTHINGTON (US#95603) was a brand-new freighter of 149 ft. and 375 gt. The W. R. HANNA (US#26669) was a 23-year-old two-mast scow-schooner of 103 gt and 86 ft. *Sand Beach is now Harbor Beach, Michigan **The prop H. LUELLA WORTHINGTON (US#95603) was a brand-new freighter of 149 ft. and 375 gt. The W. R. HANNA (US#26669) was a …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Ithaca Journal (Ithaca, NY), Wed., July 14, 1876
NORTH FAIR HAVEN The Southern Central Railroad has its northern terminus at North Fair Haven, on Little Sodus Bay. here are two small villages, Fair Haven and North Fair haven, about one mile apart. The bay is a deep indentation from the lake, and is two miles long and over … NORTH FAIR HAVEN The Southern Central Railroad has its northern terminus at North Fair Haven, on Little Sodus Bay. here are two small villages, Fair Haven and North Fair haven, …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
