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- Colonial Advocate (Toronto, ON), 31 May 1827, p. 1, column 5
We left York last Wednesday week, (on our way to Montreal,) in the Queenston steam-boat; and having made enquiry into the cause of her detention at York the week before, we learnt that part of the knee of the boiler gave way, an accident which was fully repaired in a … We left York last Wednesday week, (on our way to Montreal,) in the Queenston steam-boat; and having made enquiry into the cause of her detention at York the week before, …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
- Colonial Advocate (Toronto, ON), May 19, 1831 The MONRO schooner,belonging to Oswego, went ashore last Sunday week four miles west of that port (two days from Ogdensburgh), and is a total wreck. The crew were all saved. The MONRO schooner,belonging to Oswego, went ashore last Sunday week four miles west of that port (two days from Ogdensburgh), and is a total wreck. The crew were all saved.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Colonial Advocate (Toronto, ON), July 21, 1831 Desjardins' Canal While ruminating on the importance of the Burlington Bay Harbor, and contemplating the future uesefulness of the undertaking, it would be narrow selfishness in us to ... Desjardins' Canal While ruminating on the importance of the Burlington Bay Harbor, and contemplating the future uesefulness of the undertaking, it would be narrow selfishness in us to ...Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Colonial Advocate (Toronto, ON), May 19, 1831 The schooner noticed in our last, as having been upset and in tow by the HERCULES, was the LUCINDA of Oswego. She was with the aid of the DALHOUSIE, towed safely into Kingston harbour. No lives were lost. The schooner noticed in our last, as having been upset and in tow by the HERCULES, was the LUCINDA of Oswego. She was with the aid of the DALHOUSIE, towed …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Melancholy accident on Lake Ontario
Wayne Sentinel (Palmyra, NY), 29 Jul 1831 Melancholy accident on Lake Ontario. - A letter dated Lewiston, July 20, states that the schooner Henry Clay, Capt. Campbell, from Oswego, bound for Ohio, with salt, sunk when within 12 miles of Fort Niagara, and six persons drowned; there were nine persons on board. The steamboat ... Wayne Sentinel (Palmyra, NY), 29 Jul 1831 Melancholy accident on Lake Ontario. - A letter dated Lewiston, July 20, states that the schooner Henry Clay, Capt. Campbell, from Oswego, bound for Ohio, with salt, sunk when within …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Colonial Advocate (Toronto, ON), July 21, 1831 Melancholy Shipwreck The schooner Henry Clay of and from Oswego , Fitzhugh (owner), her first voyage, with 700 barreels of salt. Among the persons lost were ... Melancholy Shipwreck The schooner Henry Clay of and from Oswego , Fitzhugh (owner), her first voyage, with 700 barreels of salt. Among the persons lost were ...Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Colonial Advocate (Toronto, ON), September 30, 1830 The steam boat William Peacock met with a dreadful accident on the 17th, outside the light house at Buffalo, on her way to Detroit, when about four miles outside the light house, a joint of the pipe, which conveys team from the boilers to the cylinder, gave way, which instantly … The steam boat William Peacock met with a dreadful accident on the 17th, outside the light house at Buffalo, on her way to Detroit, when about four miles outside the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Colonial Advocate (Toronto, ON), August 5, 1830 Welland Canal - We are informed that the directors of this extensive and costly undertaking have not once been called together by the president, from the day of the meeting at the close of the last session until now. If this is the case, who audits accounts, isues orders, sellls … Welland Canal - We are informed that the directors of this extensive and costly undertaking have not once been called together by the president, from the day of the meeting …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Colonial Advocate (Toronto, ON), August 19, 1830 [From The Kingston Herald] Welland Canal - We are happy that it is in our power to give the public some correct information respecting the Welland Canal. Lieutenant Jones, of the Royal Navy has just returned from a cruise, and states that on Friday last his vessel, the ... [From The Kingston Herald] Welland Canal - We are happy that it is in our power to give the public some correct information respecting the Welland Canal. Lieutenant Jones, of …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Colonial Advocate (Toronto, ON), September 2, 1830 The first fruits - The schr. Erie, from Cleveland, Ohio, arrived at Oswego on the 3rd inst by the way of the Welland Canal. This arrival was celebrated in a becoming manner by the citizens of Oswego. The first fruits - The schr. Erie, from Cleveland, Ohio, arrived at Oswego on the 3rd inst by the way of the Welland Canal. This arrival was celebrated in a …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Colonial Advocate (Toronto, ON), September 2, 1830 The Canada steam-boat has returned to York injured. Her regular trips will be interupted for a day or two. The Canada steam-boat has returned to York injured. Her regular trips will be interupted for a day or two.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- The Burlington Canal Wayne Sentinel (Palmyra, NY), 12 May 1824 The Burlington Canal. - The Commissioners of the Burlington Canal, have given notice that they are ready to receive proposals for making a cut from Burlington Bay to Lake Ontario, 12 feet deep by 72 feet wide. The Lewiston Sentinel says this will be sufficiently large to admit sloops of … Wayne Sentinel (Palmyra, NY), 12 May 1824 The Burlington Canal. - The Commissioners of the Burlington Canal, have given notice that they are ready to receive proposals for making a cut from Burlington Bay to Lake Ontario, …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Lake Ontario Wayne Sentinel (Palmyra, NY), 23 Sep 1829 Lake Ontario, - The Oswego Gazette of the 5th inst. speaks of the increasing business of that place. From eight to twenty vessels are frequently seen in the harbor, where two or three only were found a year ago. The steamboat Ontario, touches there on Fridays on her way from … Wayne Sentinel (Palmyra, NY), 23 Sep 1829 Lake Ontario, - The Oswego Gazette of the 5th inst. speaks of the increasing business of that place. From eight to twenty vessels are frequently seen in the harbor, where …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Wayne Sentinel (Palmyra, NY), 1 May 1833 The great eastern mail is now received at this place, by the way of the Free Bridge and Vienna, from eight to ten hours earlier than it was before the change in the route, and generally in advance of the mail which is brought with all reasonable speed on horseback … The great eastern mail is now received at this place, by the way of the Free Bridge and Vienna, from eight to ten hours earlier than it was before the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Imposition upon Travellers Wayne Sentinel (Palmyra, NY), 21 Jul 1829 Imposition upon Travellers. Having just returned from a tour into Pennsylvania, and having been detained on my way home, through negligence and deception, by those concerned in the conveyance of passengers from Geneva to Newtown, and from Newtown to Geneva, by way of the steam ... Wayne Sentinel (Palmyra, NY), 21 Jul 1829 Imposition upon Travellers. Having just returned from a tour into Pennsylvania, and having been detained on my way home, through negligence and deception, by those concerned in the conveyance of …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Chemung Canal Wayne Sentinel (Palmyra, NY), 4 Sep 1829 Chemung Canal. - We learn by a gentleman from Elmira that Mr. Hutchinson has finished the location of the feeder from Painted Post, and of the canal from the summit level to the river at the village. It enters the river a few rods above the bridge, and by erecting … Wayne Sentinel (Palmyra, NY), 4 Sep 1829 Chemung Canal. - We learn by a gentleman from Elmira that Mr. Hutchinson has finished the location of the feeder from Painted Post, and of the canal from the summit …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Curiosity Wayne Sentinel (Palmyra, NY), 4 Sep 1829 Curiosity. - A few days since, a party of gentlemen and ladies from Pultneyville, made an excursion of pleasure, in a small sailboat, on Lake Ontario. While at the distance of about half a mile from the shore, they saw a large seal swimming in the lake. It soon approached … Wayne Sentinel (Palmyra, NY), 4 Sep 1829 Curiosity. - A few days since, a party of gentlemen and ladies from Pultneyville, made an excursion of pleasure, in a small sailboat, on Lake Ontario. While at the distance …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Wayne Sentinel (Palmyra, NY), 8 Jun 1825 Extract of a letter to the editors of the New York Statesman, dated on board the Canal Packet-Boat Chancellor Kent, May, 21st. 1825. In our route yesterday and to-day, we saw great numbers of persons fishing along the borders of the canal. Perch and other small fish are taken in … Extract of a letter to the editors of the New York Statesman, dated on board the Canal Packet-Boat Chancellor Kent, May, 21st. 1825. In our route yesterday and to-day, we …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- The Western Villages Wayne Sentinel (Palmyra, NY), 30 Mar 1825 The Western Villages.- Under this head, some of the city papers have very properly noticed the extraordinary growth of several of the villages on the line of the Erie Canal since its partial completion; but we have not seen a single work respecting Palmyra . We cheerfully respond that great … Wayne Sentinel (Palmyra, NY), 30 Mar 1825 The Western Villages.- Under this head, some of the city papers have very properly noticed the extraordinary growth of several of the villages on the line of the Erie Canal …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
