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- Groups: Palmer Collection
- Groups: Shipwreck news
- Year: 1873
- Mail (Toronto, ON), Saturday, October 18, 1873
Charlotte, N.Y., Oct. 17 - The schooner MARY of Chaumont, with a cargo of limestone, went ashore at 4 o'clock this morning. The crew were saved. The vessel is going to pieces. Charlotte, N.Y., Oct. 17 - The schooner MARY of Chaumont, with a cargo of limestone, went ashore at 4 o'clock this morning. The crew were saved. The vessel is going …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Mail (Toronto, ON), Tuesday, October 21, 1873 Oswego, Oct. 20 - The schooner NEW YORK, with lumber from Toronto to this port, went ashore last night, above the new breakwater. The crew were saved. - LATER : - The schooner NEW YORK, ashore above the piers, is breaking up, and will be a total wreck. The storm … Oswego, Oct. 20 - The schooner NEW YORK, with lumber from Toronto to this port, went ashore last night, above the new breakwater. The crew were saved. - LATER : …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), Mon., May 19, 1873
A New Vessel In Port. - The new schooner Itasca arrived in port yesterday from Kingston, where she discharged her cargo, and attracted much attention of sea faring men. The Itasca is a three master, as are nearly all new vessels, is staunch and well built and has great carrying … A New Vessel In Port. - The new schooner Itasca arrived in port yesterday from Kingston, where she discharged her cargo, and attracted much attention of sea faring men. The …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Daily Palladium (Oswego, NY), Sat., Sept. 13, 1873 The Mystic Star _________ A Handsome Schooner and a Good One. _________ The new schooner Mystic Star, built at Manitowac by James Butler for Mr. Michael J. Cummings, of this city, arrived in port last night, grain laden, from Milwaukee on her maiden trip, having ... The Mystic Star _________ A Handsome Schooner and a Good One. _________ The new schooner Mystic Star, built at Manitowac by James Butler for Mr. Michael J. Cummings, of this …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Watertown Times (Watertown, NY), Thursday, Sept. 18, 1873 Propeller Burned At 8:20 Wednesday evening, the propeller "Akron" of the Vermont Central Line of steamers plying between Ogdensburg and Chicago, caught fire at Collins' Dock about five miles above Alexandria Bay and was totally consumed. She was taking wood at the time and was ... Propeller Burned At 8:20 Wednesday evening, the propeller "Akron" of the Vermont Central Line of steamers plying between Ogdensburg and Chicago, caught fire at Collins' Dock about five miles above …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Daily Palladium (Oswego, NY), Tuesday, Sept. 23, 1873 New Vessels. ______ Two New Vessels Christened Saturday - The George B. Sloan and Samana Afloat ______ The impetus given to ship building by the ruling high freights, is shown at all the ship yards on the lakes, and as a result scarcely a day passes that noble ... New Vessels. ______ Two New Vessels Christened Saturday - The George B. Sloan and Samana Afloat ______ The impetus given to ship building by the ruling high freights, is shown …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), Friday, Nov. 7, 1873 The Missing Vessel. At this writing there is no intelligence as to the whereabouts of the schooner "Gilbert Mollison," and in the minds of many there is a growing uneasiness that more than the loss of canvass or spars has happened to the vessel. There have been instances where ... The Missing Vessel. At this writing there is no intelligence as to the whereabouts of the schooner "Gilbert Mollison," and in the minds of many there is a growing uneasiness …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), Mon., Nov. 10, 1873 The Missing Schooner. Two weeks ago last Saturday afternoon the schooner Gilbert Mollison, Captain Joel A. Turner, left Chicago for this port with 20,022 bushels of corn, and since that time nothing has been heard of her whereabouts. Several Oswego vessels left at the same time ... The Missing Schooner. Two weeks ago last Saturday afternoon the schooner Gilbert Mollison, Captain Joel A. Turner, left Chicago for this port with 20,022 bushels of corn, and since that …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), Mon., Nov. 11, 1873 The Detroit Free Press says: "The last that was seen of the schooner Gilbert Mollison, now supposed to be lost, with all hands, was near the South Manitou. She sailed from Chicago Saturday evening, October 25th, in company with the schooners Montblanc and Margaret Muir in the above locality. ... The Detroit Free Press says: "The last that was seen of the schooner Gilbert Mollison, now supposed to be lost, with all hands, was near the South Manitou. She sailed …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), Mon., Nov. 17, 1873 The Mollison ______ The Yawl Washed Ashore on Lake Michigan. ____ Messrs. E. & O. Mitchell, of this city, received the following despatch this morning from R.P. Fitzgerald of Milwaukee:"The yawl boat of the schooner Mollison washed ashore at Good Harbor, on ... The Mollison ______ The Yawl Washed Ashore on Lake Michigan. ____ Messrs. E. & O. Mitchell, of this city, received the following despatch this morning from R.P. Fitzgerald of Milwaukee:"The …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), Tues., Nov. 18, 1873 Along the Docks ____ The schooner Henry Fitzhugh, Captain George Budge, which arrived in port last night, left Chicago with the schooner Mollison, and was in company with her at dusk Monday evening, October 27th, when the Mollison was about three miles to leeward of the ... Along the Docks ____ The schooner Henry Fitzhugh, Captain George Budge, which arrived in port last night, left Chicago with the schooner Mollison, and was in company with her at …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Daily Palladium (Oswego, NY), Wed., Oct. 8, 1873 Death of an old Lake Captain. We learn by letter that Captain George Eason died at a point fifty miles up the Pamunkey river, in Virginia, September 28th. It is understood that he was at the time engaged in the oyster business. Captain Eason was at one time one of … Death of an old Lake Captain. We learn by letter that Captain George Eason died at a point fifty miles up the Pamunkey river, in Virginia, September 28th. It is …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Daily Palladium (Oswego, NY), Wed., June 11, 1873 Along the Docks. - A strange looking steam craft, the Smith M. Weed, made her appearance in our harbor yesterday. She was formerly the Charles Magee, and plied on Seneca lake. She goes hence to Lake chaplain, having been purchased by the large lumber firm of Burleigh * Marshall, ... Along the Docks. - A strange looking steam craft, the Smith M. Weed, made her appearance in our harbor yesterday. She was formerly the Charles Magee, and plied on Seneca …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Daily Palladium (Oswego, NY), Wed. July 30, 1873 A Perilous Voyage From Oswego to Chicago in a Row Boat -- A Resident of Oswego undertakes the Job on a Forfeit of $500 Will He Win the Ducats? The spirit of daring that seems to take possession of man at certain times, causing him to do foolhardy things, is … A Perilous Voyage From Oswego to Chicago in a Row Boat -- A Resident of Oswego undertakes the Job on a Forfeit of $500 Will He Win the Ducats? The …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Daily Palladium (Oswego, NY), Thursday Nov. 6, 1873 Steamer Bavarian Burned Fourteen Lives Supposed to be Lost Bowmanville, Ont., Nov. 5. A steamer was seen to be on fire about four miles off Port Darlington, about 8 o'clock to-night, and continued to burn until the vessel was apparently consumed, the burning hulk drifting out ... Steamer Bavarian Burned Fourteen Lives Supposed to be Lost Bowmanville, Ont., Nov. 5. A steamer was seen to be on fire about four miles off Port Darlington, about 8 o'clock …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), Monday Nov. 17,1873 Along the docks. The schooner Havana had her jibboom broken yesterday by colliding with the schooner W.B. Phelps. Nearly all of the vessels in port will go into winter quarters. The passage down from the upper lakes has been a trying one and the owners as well as sailors ... Along the docks. The schooner Havana had her jibboom broken yesterday by colliding with the schooner W.B. Phelps. Nearly all of the vessels in port will go into winter quarters. …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Daily Palladium (Oswego, NY), Sat. Nov. 22, 1873 Ashore and Afloat The schooner Westside, which went ashore near the fort, was released yesterday afternoon about four o'clock- after lightering four thousand bushels of grain by the tug Sumner, and towed into port by the tug Melvin. The schooner has been discharged of her cargo, ... Ashore and Afloat The schooner Westside, which went ashore near the fort, was released yesterday afternoon about four o'clock- after lightering four thousand bushels of grain by the tug Sumner, …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Daily Palladium (Oswego, NY), Tue. Nov. 25, 1873 The Westside Accident The statement of Captain Sweatland, of the schooner Westside, published in the Times of Saturday, reflects so severely upon Captain Hart, of the tug Morey, that in justice to himself he desires that his statement be heard before public opinion is formed. ... The Westside Accident The statement of Captain Sweatland, of the schooner Westside, published in the Times of Saturday, reflects so severely upon Captain Hart, of the tug Morey, that in …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Daily Palladium (Oswego, NY), Sept. 4, 1873 Vessel sunk off Little Sodus We learn by private despatch that the schooner Etta Belle, coal laden from Fair Haven to Toronto, sunk last night when about eight miles off from Little Sodus. The crew was saved, but how the dispatch does not state. The lake was calm last night, … Vessel sunk off Little Sodus We learn by private despatch that the schooner Etta Belle, coal laden from Fair Haven to Toronto, sunk last night when about eight miles off …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Daily Palladium (Oswego, NY), Sept. 5 1873 Captain Pelow, of the schooner Etta Belle, which sunk Wednesday night about 7 o'clock; when about 8 miles off Big Sodus, instead of Little Sodus as stated yesterday, arrived in town yesterday afternoon. The captain informs us th leak was first discovered about 6o'clock on the bluff of the port … Captain Pelow, of the schooner Etta Belle, which sunk Wednesday night about 7 o'clock; when about 8 miles off Big Sodus, instead of Little Sodus as stated yesterday, arrived in …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
