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Daily Inter-Ocean (Chicago, IL), 9 Nov 1865, p. 3 Marine Disasters The schooner International has gone to pieces on Salmon Point, Lake Erie. She had on board a cargo of corn, put on at this port for Kingston. The cargo is insured for $11,000, freight list for $4,500, and the hull for $8,000. The bark Great West No. 1 … Daily Inter-Ocean (Chicago, IL), 9 Nov 1865, p. 3 Marine Disasters The schooner International has gone to pieces on Salmon Point, Lake Erie. She had on board a cargo of corn, put on at this port for Kingston. The …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Disasters Daily Inter-Ocean (Chicago, IL), 30 Sep 1871, p. 3, column 3 Disasters The bark Waverly is reported ashore at Cleveland, and breaking up. Capt. W. O. Harrison, commander of the schooner C. H. Hurd, recently lost on Lake Michigan, desires us to state that his heart is full of gratitude to the inhabitants of the Manitous for the kind ... Daily Inter-Ocean (Chicago, IL), 30 Sep 1871, p. 3, column 3 Disasters The bark Waverly is reported ashore at Cleveland, and breaking up. Capt. W. O. Harrison, commander of the schooner C. H. Hurd, recently lost on Lake Michigan, desires us …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- The Miztec and Galatea Daily Inter-Ocean (Chicago, IL), 2 May 1890, p. 5 THE MIZTEC AND GALATEA. MINERVILLE, May 1.--The barges Miztec and Galatea, consorts of the steam barge Aztec, which were driven ashore here yesterday afternoon, are lying easy on a sandy bottom and can be cleared without much trouble if taken off before a sandbar forms outside of ... Daily Inter-Ocean (Chicago, IL), 2 May 1890, p. 5 THE MIZTEC AND GALATEA. MINERVILLE, May 1.--The barges Miztec and Galatea, consorts of the steam barge Aztec, which were driven ashore here yesterday afternoon, are lying easy on a sandy …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- The Rockaway in Trouble Daily Inter-Ocean (Chicago, IL), 19 Nov 1891, Section 2, p. 10 THE ROCKAWAY IN TROUBLE. SOUTH HAVEN, Mich., Nov. 18.--Special Telegram.--The schooner Rockaway, of Muskegon, Much., Captain Ole Thompson, from Manistee to Benton Harbor, carried away her gaff and sail and came to anchor five miles north-west of here yesterday evening, and in the ... Daily Inter-Ocean (Chicago, IL), 19 Nov 1891, Section 2, p. 10 THE ROCKAWAY IN TROUBLE. SOUTH HAVEN, Mich., Nov. 18.--Special Telegram.--The schooner Rockaway, of Muskegon, Much., Captain Ole Thompson, from Manistee to Benton Harbor, carried away her gaff and sail and …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- The Sonsmith Ashore in Heavy Sea. Daily Inter-Ocean (Chicago, IL), 6 Nov 1900, p. 12, column 3 The Sonsmith Ashore in Heavy Sea. ASHTABULA, Ohio, Nov. 5.--While attempting to enter port this afternoon in the heavy sea, the schooner Rosa Sonsmith parted her towline to the tug and drifted ashore about 300 feet from the piers. The crew were taken off the stranded boat by the ... Daily Inter-Ocean (Chicago, IL), 6 Nov 1900, p. 12, column 3 The Sonsmith Ashore in Heavy Sea. ASHTABULA, Ohio, Nov. 5.--While attempting to enter port this afternoon in the heavy sea, the schooner Rosa Sonsmith parted her towline to the tug …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Particulars of the Mercury Disaster Daily Inter-Ocean (Chicago, IL), 25 Nov 1879, p. 8, column 1 PARTICULARS OF THE MERCURY DISASTER. Special Dispatch to The Detroit Post and Tribune PENTWATER, Nov. 21.--Tuesday noon the schooner Mercury, Captain L. H. Sterling, loaded with lumber, cleared from Ludington for Chicago with a light wind and fair weather. At ... Daily Inter-Ocean (Chicago, IL), 25 Nov 1879, p. 8, column 1 PARTICULARS OF THE MERCURY DISASTER. Special Dispatch to The Detroit Post and Tribune PENTWATER, Nov. 21.--Tuesday noon the schooner Mercury, Captain L. H. Sterling, loaded with lumber, cleared from Ludington …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Bad Luck Daily Inter-Ocean (Chicago, IL), 7 May 1869, p. 3 BAD LUCK.-The propeller Lady Franklin, on her last trip to Green Bay, damaged one of her wheels which detained her in dry-dock for a few hours. This is the second damage to her wheels within a few weeks. She departed Wednesday evening for Green Bay City. Daily Inter-Ocean (Chicago, IL), 7 May 1869, p. 3 BAD LUCK.-The propeller Lady Franklin, on her last trip to Green Bay, damaged one of her wheels which detained her in dry-dock for a few hours. This is the second …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- The Philadelphia Disabled Daily Inter-Ocean (Chicago, IL), 3 Jul 1874, p. 7 The Philadelphia Disabled -- Is She Overloaded? The propeller Philadelphia, which left port on Wednesday afternoon for below, with the schooner-barge Schuylkill in tow, broke her crank-pin when just this side of Waukegan, and became totally disabled. The Schuylkill took her in tow, ... Daily Inter-Ocean (Chicago, IL), 3 Jul 1874, p. 7 The Philadelphia Disabled -- Is She Overloaded? The propeller Philadelphia, which left port on Wednesday afternoon for below, with the schooner-barge Schuylkill in tow, broke her crank-pin when just this …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Launches Daily Inter-Ocean (Chicago, IL), 6 May 1874, p. 7 Launches ________ More New Tonnage for the Lakes A new vessel called the Lewis Ross was launched a day or two since at Port Burwell. She is of full canal size; or about 253 tons burden and well got up. She is owned by Suffel & Smith, who have already … Daily Inter-Ocean (Chicago, IL), 6 May 1874, p. 7 Launches ________ More New Tonnage for the Lakes A new vessel called the Lewis Ross was launched a day or two since at Port Burwell. She is of full canal …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Blown to Atoms Daily Inter-Ocean (Chicago, IL), 15 May 1874 BLOWN TO ATOMS. _______ The Tug Tawas Explodes Her Boiler While at Sea with a Tow. _______ The Captain and Four of Her Own Crew and the Mate of the Bark Zack Chandler Killed and Others Wounded -- The Boat a Wreck. ______ Yesterday morning intelligence ... Daily Inter-Ocean (Chicago, IL), 15 May 1874 BLOWN TO ATOMS. _______ The Tug Tawas Explodes Her Boiler While at Sea with a Tow. _______ The Captain and Four of Her Own Crew and the Mate of the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Lady Franklin Daily Inter-Ocean (Chicago, IL), 5 Apr 1869, p. 3 LADY FRANKLIN .--The Lady Franklin received her new wheel last Saturday. She is in command of Capt. C. Childs, an able and thoroughly experienced officer of over twenty years experience, Mr. Philo goes out as clerk, William mcGee, mate and Frank Palmer, engineer. Commodore N. ... Daily Inter-Ocean (Chicago, IL), 5 Apr 1869, p. 3 LADY FRANKLIN .--The Lady Franklin received her new wheel last Saturday. She is in command of Capt. C. Childs, an able and thoroughly experienced officer of over twenty years experience, …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- 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
- Ocean Steamers en route for Chicago Daily Inter-Ocean (Chicago, IL), 20 Jun 1867, p. 7 OCEAN STEAMERS EN ROUTE FOR CHICAGO. --The Cleveland Herald of Monday evening says: "The steam tug Admiral D. D. Porter, Captain Higgins, form New York, came into port Saturday night, and after remaining a few hours for coal, passed on to Chicago. "Sunday ... Daily Inter-Ocean (Chicago, IL), 20 Jun 1867, p. 7 OCEAN STEAMERS EN ROUTE FOR CHICAGO. --The Cleveland Herald of Monday evening says: "The steam tug Admiral D. D. Porter, Captain Higgins, form New York, came into port Saturday night, …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Daily Inter-Ocean (Chicago, IL), 5 November 1877, page 6 Column 1 Column 1Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Enterprise (Scow), aground, 1 Nov 1861
Reason: aground Lives: nil Hull damage: $600 Remarks: Total loss Reason: aground Lives: nil Hull damage: $600 Remarks: Total lossMaritime History of the Great Lakes - Mary (Barge), sunk, 1 Nov 1861 Reason: sunk Lives: nil Hull damage: $600 Cargo: $7,000 Freight: wheat Reason: sunk Lives: nil Hull damage: $600 Cargo: $7,000 Freight: wheatMaritime History of the Great Lakes
- Prince Albert (Schooner), aground, 1 Dec 1861 Reason: aground Lives: nil Hull damage: $300 Reason: aground Lives: nil Hull damage: $300Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Pacific (Schooner), aground, 1 Feb 1862 Reason: aground Lives: nil Hull damage: $500 Remarks: Total loss Reason: aground Lives: nil Hull damage: $500 Remarks: Total lossMaritime History of the Great Lakes
- Ottawa (Steamboat), sunk, 1 Apr 1862 Reason: sunk Lives: nil Hull damage: $500 Remarks: Raised Reason: sunk Lives: nil Hull damage: $500 Remarks: RaisedMaritime History of the Great Lakes
- Dispatch (Steamboat), overboard, 1 Apr 1862 Reason: overboard Lives: 1 Reason: overboard Lives: 1Maritime History of the Great Lakes
