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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 - Milwaukee Sentinel (Milwaukee, WI), April 23, 1847
Early Great Lakes Steam Vessels The following piece appeared in the as reprinted from an April 1847 issue of the Buffalo Commercial Advertiser . The information is apparently part of a larger list which also included sailing vessels. The list, along with the ... Early Great Lakes Steam Vessels The following piece appeared in the as reprinted from an April 1847 issue of the Buffalo Commercial Advertiser . The information is apparently part 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
- The Propeller Ontario a Slaver Milwaukee Sentinel (Milwaukee, WI), 24 Apr 1854, p. 2 The Propeller Ontario a Slaver .--Some eight years since, a propeller was built at the upper landing, at Rochester, N. Y., by Goerge Steers, -- since famous as the builder of the America yacht,--and called the Ontario . She was unforunate in the lake ... Milwaukee Sentinel (Milwaukee, WI), 24 Apr 1854, p. 2 The Propeller Ontario a Slaver .--Some eight years since, a propeller was built at the upper landing, at Rochester, N. Y., by Goerge Steers, -- since famous as the builder …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Accident to the Propeller Ontonagon Milwaukee Sentinel (Milwaukee, WI), 31 Aug 1858 ACCIDENT TO THE PROPELLER ONTONAGON. -- The propeller Ontonagon , one of the boats of the Collingwood Route, we learn from the Buffalo Express , burst her cylinder head whilst coming along side of the dock at Collingwood, on Tuesday last. It will take ... Milwaukee Sentinel (Milwaukee, WI), 31 Aug 1858 ACCIDENT TO THE PROPELLER ONTONAGON. -- The propeller Ontonagon , one of the boats of the Collingwood Route, we learn from the Buffalo Express , burst her cylinder head whilst …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- The Accident to the Arctic Milwaukee Sentinel (Milwaukee, WI), 30 Sep 1853 The Accident to the Arctic Chicago Dem. Press Office. Sept. 29th 6 p.m. To the Sentinel The U.S. Steamer Michigan has just arrived in port having in tow the Arctic , which broke her shaft on her way to Milwaukee, about 25 ... Milwaukee Sentinel (Milwaukee, WI), 30 Sep 1853 The Accident to the Arctic Chicago Dem. Press Office. Sept. 29th 6 p.m. To the Sentinel The U.S. Steamer Michigan has just arrived in port having in tow the Arctic …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Kilbourn & the "Badger" Milwaukee Sentinel (Milwaukee, WI), 23 Jul 1839 Kilbourn & the "Badger" We ask a perusal of the following resolution from the inhabitants of this county, & especially from the citizens of this side of the river, and then we ask if such meanness, illiberality, and selfishness as characterize Mr. Kilbourn in this transaction, is ... Milwaukee Sentinel (Milwaukee, WI), 23 Jul 1839 Kilbourn & the "Badger" We ask a perusal of the following resolution from the inhabitants of this county, & especially from the citizens of this side of the river, and …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Harbor Steamboat Milwaukee Sentinel (Milwaukee, WI), 16 Apr 1839, p. 3 The Harbor Steamboat is undergoing a repair to be in readiness to take passengers to and from the large Steamboats in the Bay, which are unable to pass over the bar, and also to tow wood-scows and lighters. She has a new and powerful engine sufficient to move her at … Milwaukee Sentinel (Milwaukee, WI), 16 Apr 1839, p. 3 The Harbor Steamboat is undergoing a repair to be in readiness to take passengers to and from the large Steamboats in the Bay, which are unable to pass over the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Accident Milwaukee Sentinel (Milwaukee, WI), 9 Jun 1840 Accident --As the steamer New England was off Southport, the lighter whose business it was to take passengers from the steamers to the shore, came with ten men and fastened to the New England and received two passengers from her, making in all twelve men and their baggage, &c.; at … Milwaukee Sentinel (Milwaukee, WI), 9 Jun 1840 Accident --As the steamer New England was off Southport, the lighter whose business it was to take passengers from the steamers to the shore, came with ten men and fastened …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Harbor Steamboat Milwaukee Sentinel (Milwaukee, WI), 4 Jun 1839, p. 2 The Harbor Steamboat belonging to the west ward is now in "full tide of successful experiment," with a new engine, and under the command of Capt. Crawford. She touches only on the west side. Milwaukee Sentinel (Milwaukee, WI), 4 Jun 1839, p. 2 The Harbor Steamboat belonging to the west ward is now in "full tide of successful experiment," with a new engine, and under the command of Capt. Crawford. She touches only …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Melancholy Accident Milwaukee Sentinel (Milwaukee, WI), 16 Jun 1840, p. 2 Melancholy Accident .-- Lewis Robbins, a deck hand on board the Harbor Steamboat C. C. Trowbridge, was killed instantly on the 12th inst., by getting caught in the engine while passing up wood. We understand that Mr. Robbins has left a wife and family in Ohio, to mourn his ... Milwaukee Sentinel (Milwaukee, WI), 16 Jun 1840, p. 2 Melancholy Accident .-- Lewis Robbins, a deck hand on board the Harbor Steamboat C. C. Trowbridge, was killed instantly on the 12th inst., by getting caught in the engine while …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Milwaukee Sentinel (Milwaukee, WI), 6 Jul 1841, p. 2 Our citizens were yesterday regaled by a pleasure excursion on our river and bay, on board our harbor boat, the TROWBRIDGE. We were not of the company, but we understand that it passed off most delightfully, and that the arrangements for the occasion were highly creditable to Messrs. Dousman & … Our citizens were yesterday regaled by a pleasure excursion on our river and bay, on board our harbor boat, the TROWBRIDGE. We were not of the company, but we understand …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Milwaukee Sentinel (Milwaukee, WI), 23 Jul 1842, p. 2 A long, low, dark looking schooner, of rather a suspicious character, was seen off in the Lake a few days since, and so much anxiety was manifested by some of our inhabitants respecting her, that the steamer Trowbridge went out to pay her a visit. On board was found our … A long, low, dark looking schooner, of rather a suspicious character, was seen off in the Lake a few days since, and so much anxiety was manifested by some of …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Milwaukee Sentinel (Milwaukee, WI), 23 Jul 1842, p. 2 A fine buck was run down, after a chase of two miles, on Monday evening, by the steamer C. C. Trowbridge, Capt. LANE. The weather was very warm, and the animal had probably gone into the Lake to have a little fine sport in the way of swimming. He had … A fine buck was run down, after a chase of two miles, on Monday evening, by the steamer C. C. Trowbridge, Capt. LANE. The weather was very warm, and the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
