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- New Steam-BoatsBuffalo Emporium (Buffalo, NY), 11 Sep 1824, p. 3 The American steamboat in question would become the PIONEER, which was enlarged and run on Lake Erie rather than the Niagara RiverBuffalo Emporium (Buffalo, NY), 11 Sep 1824, p. 3 The American steamboat in question would become the PIONEER, which was enlarged and run on Lake Erie rather than the Niagara RiverMaritime History of the Great Lakes
- Buffalo Emporium (Buffalo, NY), 2 Apr 1825, p. 3It may refer to the CHIPPAWA then under construction, or to the PIONEER which was originally intended for the river and then enlarged for Lake Erie service.It may refer to the CHIPPAWA then under construction, or to the PIONEER which was originally intended for the river and then enlarged for Lake Erie service.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Western Termination of the Grand CanalBuffalo Emporium (Buffalo, NY), 27 Aug 1825, p. 3 WESTERN TERMINATION OF THE GRAND CANAL First arrival of a Canal Boat at Buffalo .--On Thursday morning, the Canal boat Superior, Capt. Sloan, arrived in this Village, from the East. She staid but a short time. Our citizens, generally, were not aware of the fact ...Buffalo Emporium (Buffalo, NY), 27 Aug 1825, p. 3 WESTERN TERMINATION OF THE GRAND CANAL First arrival of a Canal Boat at Buffalo .--On Thursday morning, the Canal boat Superior, Capt. Sloan, arrived in this Village, from the East. …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Buffalo Emporium (Buffalo, NY), 21 May 1825, p. 3The Steam brig on her last trip took 370 passengers for Detroit. She has averaged more than 300 every trip.-- The Steam-boat, which is calculated to run from Black Rock to Detroit, will be launched shortly. The boat, intended to ply from this place to Canada is launched, and if …The Steam brig on her last trip took 370 passengers for Detroit. She has averaged more than 300 every trip.-- The Steam-boat, which is calculated to run from Black Rock …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- To The PublicBuffalo Emporium (Buffalo, NY), 16 Sep 1826, p. 4 TO THE PUBLIC In referance [sic] to a Card published by Mr. Forsyth, and freely circulated at Buffalo, Black Rock, and other places pointing out to Travellers two modes of conveyance from Buffalo to the Niagra [sic] Falls on the British side, and from the Falls back to Buffalo, one …Buffalo Emporium (Buffalo, NY), 16 Sep 1826, p. 4 TO THE PUBLIC In referance [sic] to a Card published by Mr. Forsyth, and freely circulated at Buffalo, Black Rock, and other places pointing out to Travellers two modes of …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Syracuse Journal (Syracuse, NY), Saturday Aug, 22 1846New Vessels. The Oswego Advertiser of the 18th announces the launch of the Queen of the West. She is a beautiful vessel of the first class. Mr.Weeks, the proprietor of the West, has another vessel on the stock, which he will launch in a month. Mr. Dobbie of Oswego, has …New Vessels. The Oswego Advertiser of the 18th announces the launch of the Queen of the West. She is a beautiful vessel of the first class. Mr.Weeks, the proprietor of …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Schooner Odd FellowSyracuse Journal (Syracuse, NY), 15 Oct 1846 SCHOONER ODD FELLOW.--This is the name of a new vessel lately constructed at the ship yard of Mr. Thomas Dobbie, of Oswego, and which was launched at that place on Tuesday last. Her length of deck is 127 feet--breadth of beam 23 feet 5 inches and depth of hold 10 …Syracuse Journal (Syracuse, NY), 15 Oct 1846 SCHOONER ODD FELLOW.--This is the name of a new vessel lately constructed at the ship yard of Mr. Thomas Dobbie, of Oswego, and which was launched at that place on …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Buffalo Emporium (Buffalo, NY), July 23, 1827We find the following article in the York Observer. It would indeed be a splendid sight to witness the passage of a brig over the Falls of Niagara, and would draw together an immense collection of people. We should suppose the tavern keepers at the Falls would be well paid …We find the following article in the York Observer. It would indeed be a splendid sight to witness the passage of a brig over the Falls of Niagara, and would …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Buffalo Emporium (Buffalo, NY), July 30, 1827The third of September next, at 3:00 P.M. has been fixed on for the descent of the schr. MICHIGAN (Burthen 136 tons) over the Falls of Niagara! She has been purchased by a company of gentlemen on both sides of the river for this purpose, and will be fitted up …The third of September next, at 3:00 P.M. has been fixed on for the descent of the schr. MICHIGAN (Burthen 136 tons) over the Falls of Niagara! She has been …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Buffalo Emporium (Buffalo, NY), August 2, 1827Saturday the 8th of September, is fixed upon for the passage of the schr. MICHIGAN down the falls of Niagara. The story of a Frenchman going up in a balloon from her deck, while on her passage, must be a mistake. He would be quite as likely to go down …Saturday the 8th of September, is fixed upon for the passage of the schr. MICHIGAN down the falls of Niagara. The story of a Frenchman going up in a balloon …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Buffalo Emporium (Buffalo, NY), September 13, 1827The bears which were aboard the MICHIGAN, succeeded in reaching the Canada shore, above the Falls. Some suppose the buffalo was killed by the falling masts; he was seen going down the falls apparently lifeless.The bears which were aboard the MICHIGAN, succeeded in reaching the Canada shore, above the Falls. Some suppose the buffalo was killed by the falling masts; he was seen going …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Mail (Toronto, ON), Friday, September 6, 1872MARINE DISASTER THE "ORION" OF HAMILTON (The Oswego Palladium gives the following:) "From a conversation with Capt. Daniel Pease, of the lost vessel, we gather the following particulars: The ORION had a cargo of freestone from Cleveland, Ohio, for Brockville, ...MARINE DISASTER THE "ORION" OF HAMILTON (The Oswego Palladium gives the following:) "From a conversation with Capt. Daniel Pease, of the lost vessel, we gather the following particulars: The ORION …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Five Rescued From WreckSyracuse Journal (Syracuse, NY), Dec. 16, 1902 Five Rescued From Wreck ____ Charlotte Life Savers Succeed After Hours Of Heroic Work In The Cold. ____ ROCHESTER , Dec. 16. - Exhausted and almost frozen, four men and one woman were rescued from the schooner bargeSyracuse Journal (Syracuse, NY), Dec. 16, 1902 Five Rescued From Wreck ____ Charlotte Life Savers Succeed After Hours Of Heroic Work In The Cold. ____ ROCHESTER , Dec. 16. - Exhausted and almost frozen, four men and …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Buffalo Emporium (Buffalo, NY), September 10, 1827
Descent of the MICHIGAN - During the whole of the week strangers were arriving in this village on their way to witness the descent of the MICHIGAN, down the rapids and over the falls of Niagara. By Friday night, our public houses were completely thronged: and on Saturday morning every …Descent of the MICHIGAN - During the whole of the week strangers were arriving in this village on their way to witness the descent of the MICHIGAN, down the rapids …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Mail (Toronto, ON), Monday, September 2, 1872
Oswego, Aug. 31 - A gale of unusual severity for this season of the year has prevailed here since Thursday. The schooner ALPHA, from Toronto, for this port went ashore, five miles below the harbor, and will probably be a total wreck. Her crew were taken off in the life-boat …Oswego, Aug. 31 - A gale of unusual severity for this season of the year has prevailed here since Thursday. The schooner ALPHA, from Toronto, for this port went ashore, …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- 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), April 26, 1880, page 1
Obituary Notes [Part Only] A Prince Among Shipbuilders Flags were flying at half-mast from several of the principal business places in St.Catharines on Saturday [April 24] and nearly all the vessels and steam craft on the ...Obituary Notes [Part Only] A Prince Among Shipbuilders Flags were flying at half-mast from several of the principal business places in St.Catharines on Saturday [April 24] and nearly all the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Mail (Toronto, ON), July 27, 1875, page 1
St. Catharines , July 26 - On Saturday afternoon last [July 24] Captain Miller launched from his yard in Port Dalhousie one of the largest vessels ever built on ...St. Catharines , July 26 - On Saturday afternoon last [July 24] Captain Miller launched from his yard in Port Dalhousie one of the largest vessels ever built on ...Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Mail (Toronto, ON), April 20, 1874, page 4
New Steamers - Two new screw steamers named respectively Ontario and Quebec , have just been completed at Chatham , Ont., forNew Steamers - Two new screw steamers named respectively Ontario and Quebec , have just been completed at Chatham , Ont., forMaritime History of the Great Lakes- Mail (Toronto, ON), May 7, 1874, page 1
Sarnia , May 6 - The new propeller Ontario , of Beatty's Royal Mail Line of steamers, arrived here from Chatham this morning, ...Sarnia , May 6 - The new propeller Ontario , of Beatty's Royal Mail Line of steamers, arrived here from Chatham this morning, ...Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Buffalo Emporium (Buffalo, NY), September 10, 1827