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- The Late Gale
New York Spectator (New York, NY), 7 Dec 1842 The Late Gale. - It is but seldom that we have to record so many disasters on our inland waters as it has been our misfortune to do within the past few days. A great many lives have been lost, and a large amount of property destroyed. Among the shipwrecks … New York Spectator (New York, NY), 7 Dec 1842 The Late Gale. - It is but seldom that we have to record so many disasters on our inland waters as it has been our misfortune to do within the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Advertisement
New York Spectator (New York, NY), 1 May 1829 ADVERTISEMENT. - Notice is hereby given to the Public, that the TOLLS of the GOVERNMENT LOCKS and CANALS upon the RIVER St. LAWRENCE, will be REDUCED at the opening of the Navigation to the rates in force previously to the year 1827; but it will be obligatory to take out … New York Spectator (New York, NY), 1 May 1829 ADVERTISEMENT. - Notice is hereby given to the Public, that the TOLLS of the GOVERNMENT LOCKS and CANALS upon the RIVER St. LAWRENCE, will be REDUCED at the opening of …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Welland Canal New York Spectator (New York, NY), 9 Dec 1846, p. 4 Welland Canal The breach which at present interrupts the navigation of that canal detains some seventy vessels with their cargoes and threatens them with a Winter's berth in the interior of Canada. The break itself will, as we understand, be repaired in a few days, and the ice, ... New York Spectator (New York, NY), 9 Dec 1846, p. 4 Welland Canal The breach which at present interrupts the navigation of that canal detains some seventy vessels with their cargoes and threatens them with a Winter's berth in the interior …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Another Steam-boat Accident New York Spectator (New York, NY), 17 Nov 1826, p. 2 Another Steam-boat Accident. --A lette from Niagara, dated the 6th inst. informs us, that the new steam-boat Niagara , Capt. Mosier, while on her way up from Prescott, run on a rock in Lake Ontario, near Long Point. The steam-boat Queenston, Capt. Whiting, on passing ... New York Spectator (New York, NY), 17 Nov 1826, p. 2 Another Steam-boat Accident. --A lette from Niagara, dated the 6th inst. informs us, that the new steam-boat Niagara , Capt. Mosier, while on her way up from Prescott, run on …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Another Murder Committed by Rum New York Spectator (New York, NY), 24 Aug 1827 Another Murder Committed by Rum .--A fireman of the steam boat Queenston, while at Prescott last week, being drunk, fell into the machinery, and was killed. New York Spectator (New York, NY), 24 Aug 1827 Another Murder Committed by Rum .--A fireman of the steam boat Queenston, while at Prescott last week, being drunk, fell into the machinery, and was killed.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Propellor and Brig Ashore New York Spectator (New York, NY), 30 Oct 1844, p. 4 From the Buffalo Commercial of Saturday Propellor and Brig Ashore .-- By letters received in town to-day per Constitution, we learn that the propeller Emigrant, with a cargo of 9000 bushels of wheat, from Chicago, for this port, is ashore at Goderich, ... New York Spectator (New York, NY), 30 Oct 1844, p. 4 From the Buffalo Commercial of Saturday Propellor and Brig Ashore .-- By letters received in town to-day per Constitution, we learn that the propeller Emigrant, with a cargo of 9000 …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Niagara River New York Spectator (New York, NY), 4 Mar 1825, p. 1 Niagara River .--The weather was so cold a few days since, on the western frontier, that the Niagara river was frozen over, and from the storage of the water by the ice, the river rose from nine to twelve feet. The cakes of ice on the third day, were from … New York Spectator (New York, NY), 4 Mar 1825, p. 1 Niagara River .--The weather was so cold a few days since, on the western frontier, that the Niagara river was frozen over, and from the storage of the water by …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Commerce of Lake Erie New York Spectator (New York, NY), 25 Dec 1827, p. 1 From the Buffalo Journal Commerce of Lake Erie .--By a statement furnished by the officers of the Custom-House, at this port, and published in the Gazette, it appears that the number of American vessels employed in the commerce of the upper Lakes, ... New York Spectator (New York, NY), 25 Dec 1827, p. 1 From the Buffalo Journal Commerce of Lake Erie .--By a statement furnished by the officers of the Custom-House, at this port, and published in the Gazette, it appears that the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- 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 - 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), Thursday, May 12, 1831 The vessel in question was the LUCINDA of Oswego. The vessel in question was the LUCINDA of Oswego.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
- 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
- Colonial Advocate (Toronto, ON), April 14, 1831 Dreadful Shipwreck In York Bay - On last Tuesday night, about 10 o'clock, a gale sprung up on the lake from the westward, which was more violent than was ever remembered in this place, and proved more awful in its consequences. The fine schooner Prescott, laden with upwards of 5000 … Dreadful Shipwreck In York Bay - On last Tuesday night, about 10 o'clock, a gale sprung up on the lake from the westward, which was more violent than was ever …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
