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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 - Toronto Daily Star (Toronto, ON), Sept. 17,1949. Charges Men Pushed Women and Then Slid Down Rope Panic reigned in many parts of the Noronic when passengers realized the extent of the blaze. A Detroit party of 10 persons was signing gaily on C deck when one of the party left the stateroom. He returned out of breath … Charges Men Pushed Women and Then Slid Down Rope Panic reigned in many parts of the Noronic when passengers realized the extent of the blaze. A Detroit party of 10 …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Toronto Daily Star (Toronto, ON), Sat. Sept. 17, 1949 That's Blanche Identify body by Brass Button Identification of the Noronic disaster's first victim ended the sad all-night search of Madeline Flood of Cleveland for her friend Blanche Farragher, an insurance employee of Youngtown Ohio. Combing through downtown hotels, ... That's Blanche Identify body by Brass Button Identification of the Noronic disaster's first victim ended the sad all-night search of Madeline Flood of Cleveland for her friend Blanche Farragher, an …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Toronto Daily Star (Toronto, ON), Sept. 17,1949. Bodies Falling, All Around Me- Ship Watchman Alfred Peterson, watchman on the Noronic, was on the bottom deck sweeping when he heard the ship's whistle blow. He attempted to get up to the decks but was forced back by smoke so he jumped to the wharf. A survivor of the … Bodies Falling, All Around Me- Ship Watchman Alfred Peterson, watchman on the Noronic, was on the bottom deck sweeping when he heard the ship's whistle blow. He attempted to get …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Toronto Daily Star (Toronto, ON), Sat. Sept. 17, 1949 Heard cries of women dashed into inferno fear young hero lost by Frank Teskey A heroic pedestrian, who rushed aboard the Noronic to assist in the rescue, may have lost his life in the burning hull of the passenger ship This was revealed today, as Andre Cinq-Mars, 18, ... Heard cries of women dashed into inferno fear young hero lost by Frank Teskey A heroic pedestrian, who rushed aboard the Noronic to assist in the rescue, may have lost …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Toronto Daily Star (Toronto, ON), Sept. 17, 1949 Drops Coat to Man Raft Get it Back, Pay and All Towing a heavy raft behind him, Don Williamson, 27 of Dufferin Street, swam to the rescue of a score of people trapped on the bow of the burning Noronic. Scrambling out of his clothing Williamson left his jacket with … Drops Coat to Man Raft Get it Back, Pay and All Towing a heavy raft behind him, Don Williamson, 27 of Dufferin Street, swam to the rescue of a score …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Toronto Daily Star (Toronto, ON), Sept. 17,1949. Many Dropped Like Flies From Burning Ship's Side Ross Leitch I saw people dropping off the Noronic like flies early this morning after it caught fire. I operate a water taxi in Toronto harbor, and carry people back and forth from Centre Island. I was ... Many Dropped Like Flies From Burning Ship's Side Ross Leitch I saw people dropping off the Noronic like flies early this morning after it caught fire. I operate a water …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Toronto Daily Star (Toronto, ON), Sept. 17,1949. Members of Orchestra Like Miracle Restored Order, Passenger Says By Victor Stubbings My wife's cold may have saved both our lives. We had gone to be in our cabin on the lower deck D deck of the Noronic and I had fallen asleep, but Cecile, my wife was ... Members of Orchestra Like Miracle Restored Order, Passenger Says By Victor Stubbings My wife's cold may have saved both our lives. We had gone to be in our cabin on …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Toronto Daily Star (Toronto, ON), Sept. 17,1949. Pleaded to be Left in Water Lost Pyjamas by Joyce Baxter I arrived at the Noronic fire minutes after I heard the fire sirens, but already the big ship was a mass of flames. I have never seen such confusion in my life. People were diving off the deck ... Pleaded to be Left in Water Lost Pyjamas by Joyce Baxter I arrived at the Noronic fire minutes after I heard the fire sirens, but already the big ship was …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Toronto Daily Star (Toronto, ON), Sat. Sept. 17,1949 Sky Mass of Flames Hundreds Hung on Ropes Says First Eye Witness by James Hunt Never have I seen anything break so fast as the fire that swept the Noronic. I drove past shortly after 2 a.m., and there was no sign of life or of anything amiss aboard ... Sky Mass of Flames Hundreds Hung on Ropes Says First Eye Witness by James Hunt Never have I seen anything break so fast as the fire that swept the Noronic. …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Toronto Daily Star (Toronto, ON), Sept. 17, 1949 Sparks set Cayuga Ablaze Fire Quelled, Safely Moved Sparks from the inferno raging aboard the Noronic almost caused a similar blaze to break out aboard the S. S. Cayuga, which was also moored at pier 9, just a few feet away from the burning ship. Prompt action on the part … Sparks set Cayuga Ablaze Fire Quelled, Safely Moved Sparks from the inferno raging aboard the Noronic almost caused a similar blaze to break out aboard the S. S. Cayuga, which …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Toronto Daily Star (Toronto, ON), Sept. 17, 1949 Toronto Taxi-Drivers Heroes Of Rescue Service at Noronic Unsung heroes of the rescue work following the Noronic disaster last night, hundreds of Toronto taxi-drivers worked straight through the night conveying passengers to the hospitals and hotels- and refused to take money for ... Toronto Taxi-Drivers Heroes Of Rescue Service at Noronic Unsung heroes of the rescue work following the Noronic disaster last night, hundreds of Toronto taxi-drivers worked straight through the night conveying …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Toronto Daily Star (Toronto, ON), Saturday September 17, 1949 160 DIE IN SHIP FIRE IN TORONTO HARBOR Fear Bay Hides Bodies of Many Who Leaped Heroism and Horror Mingled as Flames Sweep S.S. Noronic Firemen Comb Ruins for Dead Nearly 200 persons perished in the fire which destroyed the S.S. Noronic, biggest pleasure ship on the ... 160 DIE IN SHIP FIRE IN TORONTO HARBOR Fear Bay Hides Bodies of Many Who Leaped Heroism and Horror Mingled as Flames Sweep S.S. Noronic Firemen Comb Ruins for Dead …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Copy of a letter from Lieut. Chauncey to Commodore Chauncey
Ontario Repository (Canandaigua, NY), July 13, 1813 Copy of a letter from Lieut. Chauncey to Commodore Chauncey . Sacket's Harbor , 18th June 1813 Sir: According to ... Ontario Repository (Canandaigua, NY), July 13, 1813 Copy of a letter from Lieut. Chauncey to Commodore Chauncey . Sacket's Harbor , 18th June 1813 Sir: According to ...Maritime History of the Great Lakes - British Account of the foregoing. Ontario Repository (Canandaigua, NY), June 28, 1814 British Account of the foregoing. Montreal , June 7 . It is with extreme regret we state, that the unfortunate result of a gallant enterprize by the boats of our squadron on Ontario Repository (Canandaigua, NY), June 28, 1814 British Account of the foregoing. Montreal , June 7 . It is with extreme regret we state, that the unfortunate result of a gallant enterprize by the boats of our …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Ontario Repository (Canandaigua, NY), Sept. 7. 1825 LAKE ONTARIO STEAMBOATS. Ontario & Martha Ogden ________ THE ONTARIO, William Vaughan, master, will leave, (weather permitting) the following ports, going down, at three o'clock P.M. Lewiston and Niagara, on Monday; Genesee River, on Tuesday; Sacket's harbor, on ... LAKE ONTARIO STEAMBOATS. Ontario & Martha Ogden ________ THE ONTARIO, William Vaughan, master, will leave, (weather permitting) the following ports, going down, at three o'clock P.M. Lewiston and Niagara, on …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Ontario Repository (Canandaigua, NY), October 6, 1812 Same report in: Boston, Boston Gazette, October 15, 1812. Baltimore, The Weekly Register v3 #8 October 24, 1812 Same report in: Boston, Boston Gazette, October 15, 1812. Baltimore, The Weekly Register v3 #8 October 24, 1812Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Ontario Repository (Canandaigua, NY), Tues., July 30, 1816 A boat large enough to accommodate 20 passengers, has lately arrived at Montreal from Schenectady; having ascended the Mohawk, to the little canal at Rome, which connects it with Wood Creek; thence into Oneida Lake, Oswego River and Lake Ontario, &c.; When we consider that a cut of 15 or … A boat large enough to accommodate 20 passengers, has lately arrived at Montreal from Schenectady; having ascended the Mohawk, to the little canal at Rome, which connects it with Wood …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Singular arrival Ontario Repository (Canandaigua, NY), Tues., July 29, 1817 Cincinnati, (Ohio)- July 4. Singular arrival. - Arrived at this port on Monday morning last, (30th June) a small schooner built boat of about six tons burthen, 30 days from Rome on the Mohawk river, state of New-York! The boat was conducted by Capt. Dean and four Indians; - passengers, … Ontario Repository (Canandaigua, NY), Tues., July 29, 1817 Cincinnati, (Ohio)- July 4. Singular arrival. - Arrived at this port on Monday morning last, (30th June) a small schooner built boat of about six tons burthen, 30 days from …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Breaking up of Lake Ontario Ontario Repository (Canandaigua, NY), Tues., April 23, 1818 Sacket's Harbor, April 21. Breaking up of Lake Ontario. - The ice in this harbor and bay was broken up, and cleared out, on Wednesday last. On the same day sloop Arcadia left this port for Niagara. Several packets have left this for Kingston and other places on the lake, … Ontario Repository (Canandaigua, NY), Tues., April 23, 1818 Sacket's Harbor, April 21. Breaking up of Lake Ontario. - The ice in this harbor and bay was broken up, and cleared out, on Wednesday last. On the same day …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
