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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
- St. Catharines Journal (St. Catharines, ON), March 29, 1860
The ship carpenters and caulkers of Buffalo are on strike, the object of which is to force employers to pay cash instead of orders. The ship carpenters and caulkers of Buffalo are on strike, the object of which is to force employers to pay cash instead of orders.Maritime History of the Great Lakes - St. Catharines Journal (St. Catharines, ON), Aug. 30, 1860 The ship carpenters of Oswego are on a "strike" for an advance of wages. They were getting $1.50 a day, and demand $1.75. The ship carpenters of Oswego are on a "strike" for an advance of wages. They were getting $1.50 a day, and demand $1.75.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Catharines Journal (St. Catharines, ON), March 7, 1861 Five schooners, 43 canal boats, and five tugs are being constructed or their building is contracted at Buffalo. The ship carpenters of Detroit struck for higher wages on Friday. They demand $2 a day on old work and $1.75 on new work, which is an advance of fifty cents on … Five schooners, 43 canal boats, and five tugs are being constructed or their building is contracted at Buffalo. The ship carpenters of Detroit struck for higher wages on Friday. They …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Catharines Journal (St. Catharines, ON), July 11, 1861 The Ship Carpenters and Caulkers Union Mr. Editor, - Allow me space for a few words to correct a statement in you much esteemed journal in reference to the Union on the Welland Canal. I would just state that the Society lately formed is not broken up; and as to … The Ship Carpenters and Caulkers Union Mr. Editor, - Allow me space for a few words to correct a statement in you much esteemed journal in reference to the Union …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Catharines Journal (St. Catharines, ON), June 20, 1838 New Boat - The George Washington, a new steam boat built at Ashtabula, this season, made her appearance yesterday. We did not have an opportunity to visit her and therefore defer a description till another day. This is the seventh new boat upon Lake Erie this year. One more may … New Boat - The George Washington, a new steam boat built at Ashtabula, this season, made her appearance yesterday. We did not have an opportunity to visit her and therefore …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Catharines Journal (St. Catharines, ON), Monday Evening Aug 15,1864 Another Seven Hundred Ton Steam Vessel The man who some centuries ago said the earth was round was considered a mad-man and a heretic, and placed in imprisonment for his knowledge. He who first discovered the application of steam for propelling bulk lingered his lifetime out in ... Another Seven Hundred Ton Steam Vessel The man who some centuries ago said the earth was round was considered a mad-man and a heretic, and placed in imprisonment for his …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Catharines Journal (St. Catharines, ON), March 4, 1847 Level Of Lake Ontario - At the end of 1845 the level of Lake Ontario was two feet below that of the June preceeding. It fell six inches more to the 1st of February. It then slowly rose to June when it was sixteen inches higher than in the February … Level Of Lake Ontario - At the end of 1845 the level of Lake Ontario was two feet below that of the June preceeding. It fell six inches more to …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Catharines Journal (St. Catharines, ON), March 10, 1859, page 2 The works of the Welland Railway , on the eastern side of the piers, are only rivailed by the equally solid and necessary works of the enterpising firm of Donaldson, Andrews & ... The works of the Welland Railway , on the eastern side of the piers, are only rivailed by the equally solid and necessary works of the enterpising firm of Donaldson, …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Catharines Journal (St. Catharines, ON), March 18, 1847 New Vessels - Six new vessels are now building at Oswego, and preparations are making to commecne a couple more before the opening of navigation. A large steamer, the hull of which was constructed at French Creek last season, is now finishing at Ogdensburgh to be in readiness for summer … New Vessels - Six new vessels are now building at Oswego, and preparations are making to commecne a couple more before the opening of navigation. A large steamer, the hull …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Catharines Journal (St. Catharines, ON), August 3, 1837 Accidental Deaths - Two men have lately been drowned in the Welland Canal - one at Port Colborne , on Friday the 28th ult., who name we have not been able to learn; but he was a discharged sailor, ... Accidental Deaths - Two men have lately been drowned in the Welland Canal - one at Port Colborne , on Friday the 28th ult., who name we have not been …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Catharines Journal (St. Catharines, ON), August 31, 1837 Welland Canal Marine List Aug Vessels From To 18 Sarah Taylor Prescott Sandwich 19 Cleveland ... Welland Canal Marine List Aug Vessels From To 18 Sarah Taylor Prescott Sandwich 19 Cleveland ...Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Catharines Journal (St. Catharines, ON), August 24, 1837 Welland Canal - The following is a list of vessels paased the canal, at this place, since our last. When we saw fourteen vessels passing daily, as we observed was the case on the 15th, it is almost unnecessary to say, the works are in the best state of repair. … Welland Canal - The following is a list of vessels paased the canal, at this place, since our last. When we saw fourteen vessels passing daily, as we observed was …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
