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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 - Gobles at This Port
Oswego Morning Herald (Oswego, NY), 9 Dec 1912 The Buffalo Express of yesterday had an interesting article on "Long Point Island, the Graveyard of Lake Erie," and on the front page a picture of all that remains of the schooner Leadville, which went on the beach there November 23, 1883, a piece of a bow and some ribs … Oswego Morning Herald (Oswego, NY), 9 Dec 1912 The Buffalo Express of yesterday had an interesting article on "Long Point Island, the Graveyard of Lake Erie," and on the front page a picture of all that remains of …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Oswego Morning Herald (Oswego, NY), Sat. May 31,1879 Wanted a Tug Boat Several days since a fellow, purporting to be from Buffalo, arrived in this city and gave people to understand that he wished to buy a tug boat to take to his home, where he claimed there was an insufficient number to do the business. How the … Wanted a Tug Boat Several days since a fellow, purporting to be from Buffalo, arrived in this city and gave people to understand that he wished to buy a tug …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Seaman's Union
Oswego Morning Herald (Oswego, NY), 8 Mar 1879 Seaman's Union _____ Richard Powers, President of the Chicago branch of the general organization of the Seamen's Union, arrived in this city last evening and was met by a delegation of sailors and escorted to the Reciprocity House. When it became noised that Mr. Powers had ... Oswego Morning Herald (Oswego, NY), 8 Mar 1879 Seaman's Union _____ Richard Powers, President of the Chicago branch of the general organization of the Seamen's Union, arrived in this city last evening and was met by a delegation …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Oswego Morning Herald (Oswego, NY), 30 Jul 1879 At a special meeting of the Seamen's Union, held at their hall yesterday afternoon, it was resolved, that in view of the advance in freight rates, that sailors' wages be, until further notice, $1.25 per day. At a special meeting of the Seamen's Union, held at their hall yesterday afternoon, it was resolved, that in view of the advance in freight rates, that sailors' wages be, …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Fisheries Oswego Morning Herald (Oswego, NY), 26 Apr 1879 Oswego Fisheries. ____ But few of our citizens know that many people living near the lake shore in the Second Ward gain a livelihood by fishing, but such is the fact. The fishing ground at this season of the year extends from a point near abreast of Four-mile Point, including … Oswego Morning Herald (Oswego, NY), 26 Apr 1879 Oswego Fisheries. ____ But few of our citizens know that many people living near the lake shore in the Second Ward gain a livelihood by fishing, but such is the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Seamen's Union Oswego Morning Herald (Oswego, NY), 10 Mar 1879 Seamen's Union The Seamen's Union at this port promises to be a strong organization. Last Saturday over 100 men who plow the blue waters of the lakes, enrolled themselves at the Reciprocity House. The initiation fee is two dollars per man, but by a provision of the by-laws a member … Oswego Morning Herald (Oswego, NY), 10 Mar 1879 Seamen's Union The Seamen's Union at this port promises to be a strong organization. Last Saturday over 100 men who plow the blue waters of the lakes, enrolled themselves at …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Fast Sailing Oswego Morning Herald (Oswego, NY), 11 Nov 1878 Fast Sailing. Several Captains were in N.S. Stone's chandlery store Saturday night talking about fast sailing, when Captain Geo. Tait, of the schooner Two Friends, made the bold assertion that he had run from Milwaukee to Chicago, 90 miles, in his schooner, which was flying light, ... Oswego Morning Herald (Oswego, NY), 11 Nov 1878 Fast Sailing. Several Captains were in N.S. Stone's chandlery store Saturday night talking about fast sailing, when Captain Geo. Tait, of the schooner Two Friends, made the bold assertion that …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Into the River Oswego Morning Herald (Oswego, NY), 25 Nov 1878 Into the River Captain Alex Keith, of the schooner Trade Wind, in boarding his schooner early last evening near the Northwestern elevator, slipped in climbing over a canal boat and fell into the river between the vessel and the canal boat, striking his head heavily on the wail of ... Oswego Morning Herald (Oswego, NY), 25 Nov 1878 Into the River Captain Alex Keith, of the schooner Trade Wind, in boarding his schooner early last evening near the Northwestern elevator, slipped in climbing over a canal boat and …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Morning Herald (Oswego, NY), 24 Jun 1879 It is surmised that Mr. M.J. Cummings will name his new schooner, now being built at Goble & Macfarlane's yard, "Leadville," in honor of the young city in Colorado where he and Mr. Nicholas Finn have a smelter. We trust that she may "pan out: as well as have the … It is surmised that Mr. M.J. Cummings will name his new schooner, now being built at Goble & Macfarlane's yard, "Leadville," in honor of the young city in Colorado where …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- An Extensive Builder. Oswego Morning Herald (Oswego, NY), 2 Jul 1879 The schooner, which will be launched from Goble & Macfarlane's shipyard this afternoon, is the thirty-eighth Mr. Goble has built at this port. There are but few ship-carpenters in this country who have done as much and as good work as George Goble. Craft that he built twenty years ago … Oswego Morning Herald (Oswego, NY), 2 Jul 1879 The schooner, which will be launched from Goble & Macfarlane's shipyard this afternoon, is the thirty-eighth Mr. Goble has built at this port. There are but few ship-carpenters in this …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Launch of the Leadville Oswego Morning Herald (Oswego, NY), 3 Jul 1879 LAUNCH OF THE LEADVILLE ____ A Fine Schooner - The Vessels Goble & Macfarlane Built Yesterday afternoon at precisely 4 o'clock the lanyards which held the new schooner Leadville fast to the ways in Goble & Macfarlane's ship-yard wee cut, and the large and stately craft ... Oswego Morning Herald (Oswego, NY), 3 Jul 1879 LAUNCH OF THE LEADVILLE ____ A Fine Schooner - The Vessels Goble & Macfarlane Built Yesterday afternoon at precisely 4 o'clock the lanyards which held the new schooner Leadville fast …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- The Leadville's Hitch Oswego Morning Herald (Oswego, NY), 28 Jul 1879 Captain Hurley, of the schooner Blazing Star, says that the schooner Leadville was too wide, by about a half inch, to enter lock 3, Welland Canal. By dubbing her wales, which projected beyond the plank some distance, the trouble can be obviated. Captain John M. Griffin and Mr. Goble went … Oswego Morning Herald (Oswego, NY), 28 Jul 1879 Captain Hurley, of the schooner Blazing Star, says that the schooner Leadville was too wide, by about a half inch, to enter lock 3, Welland Canal. By dubbing her wales, …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Loss of the Schooner Daniel Lyons Oswego Morning Herald (Oswego, NY), 21 Oct 1878 Loss of the Schooner Daniel Lyons The crew safe and in Chicago. Last Saturday about eight o'clock Mr. Daniel Lyons received a telegram from Captain Holland dated Chicago as follows: Schooner Dan Lyons sunk foot of Lake Michigan by collision with schooner Kate Gillett; ... Oswego Morning Herald (Oswego, NY), 21 Oct 1878 Loss of the Schooner Daniel Lyons The crew safe and in Chicago. Last Saturday about eight o'clock Mr. Daniel Lyons received a telegram from Captain Holland dated Chicago as follows: …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
