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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 - Oswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), 16 Apr 1887
I dropped into the office of Captain John Van Alstyne the other day to see if I could pick up a story from some "old tar." You see the captain's office is the central resort for old lake captains when they are in the city. They all know Cap'n John … I dropped into the office of Captain John Van Alstyne the other day to see if I could pick up a story from some "old tar." You see the captain's …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Oswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), Sat., Sept. 11, 1880 Wreck of the Schooner Isabel. ____ Exposure and peril of her Crew - the Rescuers. ___ We learn today that the crew of the Canadian schooner Isabel, wrecked at Charlotte yesterday, had quite a serious time on the lake during Thursday night and yesterday morning. ... Wreck of the Schooner Isabel. ____ Exposure and peril of her Crew - the Rescuers. ___ We learn today that the crew of the Canadian schooner Isabel, wrecked at Charlotte …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), 4 Dec. 1870 In effect, this meant that small inland freighters and passenger vessels had to be licensed, registered and inspected if they were used on any waters connected with the lakes by navigation routes, since they were potentially part of interstate commerce. Only vessels operating on isolated inland waters (i.e. inland lakes) … In effect, this meant that small inland freighters and passenger vessels had to be licensed, registered and inspected if they were used on any waters connected with the lakes by …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), 6 Jun, 1860, page 4 Column 6 Column 6Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Buffalo Courier, November 25, 1882, page 3
Column 2 Column 2Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Oswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), Monday, March 28, 1892 A Steam Yacht Destroyed ________ A Mystery in Connection With the Burning of the Magic This Morning. Port Ontario, March 28. - (Special.) The steam yacht Magic, owned by Captain Ripson of Pulaski, was discovered to be on fire at 3 o'clock this morning and was ... A Steam Yacht Destroyed ________ A Mystery in Connection With the Burning of the Magic This Morning. Port Ontario, March 28. - (Special.) The steam yacht Magic, owned by Captain …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), June 14, 1875 New Vessels. The addition to Oswego's fleet, the new schooner Lem. Ellsworth, arrived in port yesterday afternoon in tow of the tug Morey. She is "no slouch of a schooner" as one of the wharf rats remarked yesterday, but on the contrary is a staunch and ... New Vessels. The addition to Oswego's fleet, the new schooner Lem. Ellsworth, arrived in port yesterday afternoon in tow of the tug Morey. She is "no slouch of a schooner" …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Toronto Telegraph (Toronto, ON), Jan 24, 1953 The Unheeded Bride Part 2 Schooner Days MLIIIVIII By C.H.J. Snider Morning Light and What Befell It was four o'clock in the morning of Saturday Nov. 22, 1879 when the Waubuno left Collingwood harbor on her delayed voyage for Parry Sound. She ... The Unheeded Bride Part 2 Schooner Days MLIIIVIII By C.H.J. Snider Morning Light and What Befell It was four o'clock in the morning of Saturday Nov. 22, 1879 when the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego County Whig (Oswego, NY), Sept. 30, 1841 STEAM-BOAT EXPRESS, TRIP TO KINGSTON Last Saturday we took a trip to Kingston on business, aboard the Steam-Boat Express, and seldom have we, (all things considered,) enjoyed more pleasure, or been more highly gratified. The weather, in going over, was very fair, and we had a ... STEAM-BOAT EXPRESS, TRIP TO KINGSTON Last Saturday we took a trip to Kingston on business, aboard the Steam-Boat Express, and seldom have we, (all things considered,) enjoyed more pleasure, or …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), Sat., Dec. 4, 1886 The Ocean Wave Lying in the Sand at Port Ontario - The Captain's Statement. Pulaski , Dec. 3. - The schooner Ocean Wave came ashore ... The Ocean Wave Lying in the Sand at Port Ontario - The Captain's Statement. Pulaski , Dec. 3. - The schooner Ocean Wave came ashore ...Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), Jan. 6, 1877 An Old Tar's Twister _______ The Speed of Vessels Twenty-Five Years Ago - A Miraculous Escape From Drowning _______ It was a dark stormy night - the wind howling its loudest and shrillest from the northwest, a good night for a yarn and it was evident from the ... An Old Tar's Twister _______ The Speed of Vessels Twenty-Five Years Ago - A Miraculous Escape From Drowning _______ It was a dark stormy night - the wind howling its …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Dream Came True: Schooner Days MXC (1090) Toronto Telegram, 31 Jan 1953 Dream Came True Schooner Days MXC (1090) by C. H. J. Snider The Unheeded Bride--3 IT will be remembered, ... Toronto Telegram, 31 Jan 1953 Dream Came True Schooner Days MXC (1090) by C. H. J. Snider The Unheeded Bride--3 IT will be remembered, ...Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- How The Wreck Came to Light: Schooner Days MXCI (1091)
Toronto Telegram, 7 Feb 1953 How the Wreck Came to Light Schooner Days MXCI (1091) by C. H. J. Snider The Unheeded Bride--4 ON March 30, ... Toronto Telegram, 7 Feb 1953 How the Wreck Came to Light Schooner Days MXCI (1091) by C. H. J. Snider The Unheeded Bride--4 ON March 30, ...Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Oswego County Whig (Oswego, NY), Wed., April 27, 1842 Launch. - Yesterday afternoon took place the launch of the beautiful Steamer Lady of the lake, in most elegant style, in the presence of a large concourse of our citizens, without any accident or other impediment in the gratifying performance. This boat is to help form the daily line between … Launch. - Yesterday afternoon took place the launch of the beautiful Steamer Lady of the lake, in most elegant style, in the presence of a large concourse of our citizens, …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), Mon., Nov. 10, 1873 Another New Vessel Another new vessel, adding one more to Oswego's fleet, arrive in port Saturday night, on her maiden trip, with a cargo of wheat from Milwaukee, and since that time has been scanned with a critical eye by our ship builders, seamen and longshoremen. The ... Another New Vessel Another new vessel, adding one more to Oswego's fleet, arrive in port Saturday night, on her maiden trip, with a cargo of wheat from Milwaukee, and since …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Daily Advertiser & Times (Oswego, NY), Mon., Nov. 22, 1869 Abandoned Schooner. - Yesterday forenoon the schooner Mary O'Gorman was seen drifting past this port dismasted and apparently abandoned. Along in the forenoon, O. H. Brown, Esq., got a couple of tugs and went out in search of the vessel, which was found about nine miles below the ... Abandoned Schooner. - Yesterday forenoon the schooner Mary O'Gorman was seen drifting past this port dismasted and apparently abandoned. Along in the forenoon, O. H. Brown, Esq., got a couple …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), Tues., 8 Jun, 1869 NOTE: The 404 t. Canadian bark FANNY CAMPBELL had been built by Louis Shickluna at St. Catharine's the previous year. In 1877 she became what was probably the first Great Lakes tanker, when $10,000 was spent on the installation of large iron tanks in her hold for the transportation of … NOTE: The 404 t. Canadian bark FANNY CAMPBELL had been built by Louis Shickluna at St. Catharine's the previous year. In 1877 she became what was probably the first Great …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), December 21, 1866 "p.t." presumably means "private terms." Most listed fractions are somewhat difficult to read in the original and represent my best guess at deciphering them. Some items of interest: most of the sales of vessels across the border were transacted in gold; the famous Oswego tugs Ontario and Superior were sold … "p.t." presumably means "private terms." Most listed fractions are somewhat difficult to read in the original and represent my best guess at deciphering them. Some items of interest: most of …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Gazette (Detroit, MI), 25 July 1817, page 3 Column 4 Column 4Maritime History of the Great Lakes
