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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 - Detroit Tribune (Detroit, MI), May 15, 1895 IT'S COMING ASHORE ________ CHICORA WRECKAGE FOUND AT THE DEVIL'S HOLE ________ Piece of Molding From the Clerk's Room Found ________ The Wreck is Thought to Be Lying in Shoal Water Near South Haven and President Graham Will Institute a Search In That ... IT'S COMING ASHORE ________ CHICORA WRECKAGE FOUND AT THE DEVIL'S HOLE ________ Piece of Molding From the Clerk's Room Found ________ The Wreck is Thought to Be Lying in Shoal …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Tribune (Detroit, MI), 18 Jun, 1876 Capt. Henry Bunday and his succession of "floating bethels" were a fixture on the lakes for decades. Capt. Henry Bunday and his succession of "floating bethels" were a fixture on the lakes for decades.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Tribune (Detroit, MI), 9 May, 1875 ABANDONED. - The tug Winslow arrived up yesterday from Kelley's Island. All efforts toward raising the Exchange have for the present been abandoned. The next attempt will probably be made with pontoons. A portion of the steam pumps were left at Cleveland, but most of them were brought ... ABANDONED. - The tug Winslow arrived up yesterday from Kelley's Island. All efforts toward raising the Exchange have for the present been abandoned. The next attempt will probably be made …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Tribune (Detroit, MI), 27 Dec., 1876 LAKE DISASTERS. - Capt. J. W. Hall, who has just prepared the marine statistics of 1876, placed the number of lake disasters at 639; valuation of property lost, $1,173,280; losses of timber rafts on lakes, about $101,000. The greatest losses during any month was in September, ... LAKE DISASTERS. - Capt. J. W. Hall, who has just prepared the marine statistics of 1876, placed the number of lake disasters at 639; valuation of property lost, $1,173,280; losses …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Tribune (Detroit, MI), 14 Dec, 1876 THE PERRY AND HER SEASON'S WORK. - The revenue steamer PERRY has been laid up for the winter. The past season has been an active one for her officers and crew. Seven thousand, one hundred and twenty-five miles have been steamed; 383 vessels boarded (not with marine glasses), 21 of … THE PERRY AND HER SEASON'S WORK. - The revenue steamer PERRY has been laid up for the winter. The past season has been an active one for her officers and …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Tribune (Detroit, MI), 3 Dec, 1875 A BOAT FOR WINTER NAVIGATION. - The following is a description of the proposed mail boat which is to this winter on the St. Lawrence River: "Length over all, 153 feet; breadth of beam, 23 feet, 8 inches; depth of hold, 16 feet. She has a very high rise of … A BOAT FOR WINTER NAVIGATION. - The following is a description of the proposed mail boat which is to this winter on the St. Lawrence River: "Length over all, 153 …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Tribune (Detroit, MI), Wed. Nov. 10, 1875 A NEW PROPELLER. - The new propeller Oswego Belle was launched at Lock No. 5, Welland Canal, on Tuesday. The dimensions of the vessel are as follows: Length, 144 feet; breadth of beam, 26 feet 3 inches; depth of hold, 9 feet. The arrangement of the machinery is such that … A NEW PROPELLER. - The new propeller Oswego Belle was launched at Lock No. 5, Welland Canal, on Tuesday. The dimensions of the vessel are as follows: Length, 144 feet; …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Tribune (Detroit, MI), 11 Oct. 1875 THE PROPELLER MERCHANT. - The Milwaukee Wisconsin says that there is much doubt about the propeller Merchant being recovered. The corn in her hold is all wet, but the flour is not thought to be much damaged. THE PROPELLER MERCHANT. - The Milwaukee Wisconsin says that there is much doubt about the propeller Merchant being recovered. The corn in her hold is all wet, but the flour …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Tribune (Detroit, MI), Tue., 12 Oct, 1875 THE PROPELLER MERCHANT. - The condition of the propeller Friday night is thus reported by the Chicago Post and Mail: "She is breached clear through and the rocks have knocked out her bottom, not a living soul was on board, and it was more than probable that she would be … THE PROPELLER MERCHANT. - The condition of the propeller Friday night is thus reported by the Chicago Post and Mail: "She is breached clear through and the rocks have knocked …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Tribune (Detroit, MI), 13 Oct, 1875 FOR THE MERCHANT. - Five steam pumps left this city yesterday evening from the Detroit and Milwaukee Railroad for Racine reef, where the propeller Merchant is presently lying. FOR THE MERCHANT. - Five steam pumps left this city yesterday evening from the Detroit and Milwaukee Railroad for Racine reef, where the propeller Merchant is presently lying.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Tribune (Detroit, MI), 13 Oct, 1875 THE PROPELLER MERCHANT. - A special from Racine of the 11th says: "All hope of saving the propeller Merchant has been abandoned by experienced seamen conversant with the facts of the case. It seems that the unfortunate vessel has lost almost her entire bottom, and as soon as she is … THE PROPELLER MERCHANT. - A special from Racine of the 11th says: "All hope of saving the propeller Merchant has been abandoned by experienced seamen conversant with the facts of …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Tribune (Detroit, MI), Fri., 15 Oct, 1875 RETURNED. The parties who left here with five steam pumps via the Detroit and Milwaukee Railroad, on Tuesday for the relief of the propeller Merchant, returned early yesterday morning. When they arrived at Grand Haven it was found impossible to get the steam pumps on board of the ... RETURNED. The parties who left here with five steam pumps via the Detroit and Milwaukee Railroad, on Tuesday for the relief of the propeller Merchant, returned early yesterday morning. When …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Tribune (Detroit, MI), 15 Oct, 1875 AT CHICAGO. - The wrecking tug Rescue cleared last evening for the stranded propeller Merchant, with three steam pumps on board. The propeller is in a bad condition, and if she is ever gotten off it will take a small fortune to repair her. Numerous small boats from Racine and … AT CHICAGO. - The wrecking tug Rescue cleared last evening for the stranded propeller Merchant, with three steam pumps on board. The propeller is in a bad condition, and if …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Tribune (Detroit, MI), 18 Oct, 1875 THE MERCHANT. - The wrecking tug rescue returned to Chicago yesterday morning, it having been found impossible to make any impression on the wrecked propeller Merchant with steam pumps. The only hope now is in pontoons, and it is doubtful if she can be rescued even with these. Her ... THE MERCHANT. - The wrecking tug rescue returned to Chicago yesterday morning, it having been found impossible to make any impression on the wrecked propeller Merchant with steam pumps. The …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Tribune (Detroit, MI), 29 Oct, 1875 THE PROPELLER MERCHANT. - Capt. Joseph Nicholson, of Detroit, and Capt. D. W. Robinson, Capt. George Berryman, Capt. Ben Hammond and Capt. John McKenna, of Buffalo, have been to the scene of the wreck of the propeller Merchant to ascertain what could be done toward raising her. They ... THE PROPELLER MERCHANT. - Capt. Joseph Nicholson, of Detroit, and Capt. D. W. Robinson, Capt. George Berryman, Capt. Ben Hammond and Capt. John McKenna, of Buffalo, have been to the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Tribune (Detroit, MI), 2 Nov, 1875 THE MERCHANT. - A dispatch was received at the office of the Detroit Fire and Marine insurance company yesterday conveying the important information that the iron propeller Merchant, which went ashore about three weeks ago, on Racine reef, has gone to pieces, the heavy gales which ... THE MERCHANT. - A dispatch was received at the office of the Detroit Fire and Marine insurance company yesterday conveying the important information that the iron propeller Merchant, which went …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Tribune (Detroit, MI), 4 Nov, 1875 THE MERCHANT. - This propeller is pronounced a perfect wreck, and Capt. Robinson has rescinded the orders for the trusses ordered from the American Bridge Works of this city, and started for Buffalo today. Thus ends the career of a fine and popular steamer: was built of iron in 1862 … THE MERCHANT. - This propeller is pronounced a perfect wreck, and Capt. Robinson has rescinded the orders for the trusses ordered from the American Bridge Works of this city, and …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Tribune (Detroit, MI), 3 Dec, 1874 MAKING INQUIRIES. - Messrs. Scott & Brown, owners of the schooner W. Sanderson, which is still missing, are making diligent inquiries and collecting all the information possible as to her whereabouts. It is their purpose to obtain the deposition of vessel masters who may have seen ... MAKING INQUIRIES. - Messrs. Scott & Brown, owners of the schooner W. Sanderson, which is still missing, are making diligent inquiries and collecting all the information possible as to her …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Tribune (Detroit, MI), 4 Dec, 1874 THE WM. SANDERSON LOST, WITH ALL HANDS. - The fate of the schooner Wm. Sanderson and that of her entire crew, which for some days past has been a mystery to her owners, has at length been solved by the discovery of the wreck broken up at Sleeping Bear, on … THE WM. SANDERSON LOST, WITH ALL HANDS. - The fate of the schooner Wm. Sanderson and that of her entire crew, which for some days past has been a mystery …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
