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  • The Late Gale
    The Late Gale
    TextNewspaper  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 …
    TextNewspaper  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
    Advertisement
    NewspaperText  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 …
    NewspaperText  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 …
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  • St. Joseph Saturday Herald (St. Joseph, MI), 20 September 1902
    St. Joseph Saturday Herald (St. Joseph, MI), 20 September 1902
    TextNewspaper       "N. W. Napier" was Nelson W. Napier, captain of the steamer Alpena, lost with all hands in 1880. Capt. Withey's first name was John.
    TextNewspaper     "N. W. Napier" was Nelson W. Napier, captain of the steamer Alpena, lost with all hands in 1880. Capt. Withey's first name was John.
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  • St. Joseph Saturday Herald (St. Joseph, MI), 19 September 1891
    St. Joseph Saturday Herald (St. Joseph, MI), 19 September 1891
    TextNewspaper       The new tug Alice, Smith & Co., owners, arrived in St. Joseph harbor on Monday afternoon and was heartily welcomed in sailor style - blowing of whistles, music by the sailor brass band, etc., while many people were out in the Park to see her come in. The U. S. …
    TextNewspaper     The new tug Alice, Smith & Co., owners, arrived in St. Joseph harbor on Monday afternoon and was heartily welcomed in sailor style - blowing of whistles, music by the …
    Maritime History of the Great Lakes
  • St. Joseph Saturday Herald (St. Joseph, MI), 18 June 1892
    St. Joseph Saturday Herald (St. Joseph, MI), 18 June 1892
    TextNewspaper       The "A. E. Wild" was the Alice E. Wilde.
    TextNewspaper     The "A. E. Wild" was the Alice E. Wilde.
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  • Welland Canal
    Welland Canal
    NewspaperText  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, ...
    NewspaperText  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 …
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  • Another Steam-boat Accident
    Another Steam-boat Accident
    NewspaperText  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 ...
    NewspaperText  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 …
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  • Another Murder Committed by Rum
    Another Murder Committed by Rum
    NewspaperText  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.
    NewspaperText  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.
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  • Propellor and Brig Ashore
    Propellor and Brig Ashore
    NewspaperText  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, ...
    NewspaperText  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 …
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  • Niagara River
    Niagara River
    NewspaperText  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 …
    NewspaperText  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 …
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  • Commerce of Lake Erie
    Commerce of Lake Erie
    NewspaperText  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, ...
    NewspaperText  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. Joseph Saturday Herald (St. Joseph, MI), 26 Feb 1916, page 1
    St. Joseph Saturday Herald (St. Joseph, MI), 26 Feb 1916, page 1
    TextNewspaper       CAPT. LLOYD CLARK SUDDENNESS WITH WHICH HE WAS ATTACKED SHOCK TO WIFE AND NUMEROUS FRIENDS Was Lover of Animals and Children and Could Not Bear to See Them Mistreated The sudden death of Capt. Lloyd Clark, custodian of the United States Lighthouse Supply ...
    TextNewspaper     CAPT. LLOYD CLARK SUDDENNESS WITH WHICH HE WAS ATTACKED SHOCK TO WIFE AND NUMEROUS FRIENDS Was Lover of Animals and Children and Could Not Bear to See Them Mistreated The …
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  • St. Joseph Saturday Herald (St. Joseph, MI), Saturday, 9 May 1896
    St. Joseph Saturday Herald (St. Joseph, MI), Saturday, 9 May 1896
    TextNewspaper       The old steamer Fountain City was partially burned late Tuesday night, while moored at the coal dock at Sturgeon Bay, Wis. The steamer was being repaired and put in condition for service. The loss will amount to about $6,000. She is owned by John Leatham, of Sturgeon Bay, and B. …
    TextNewspaper     The old steamer Fountain City was partially burned late Tuesday night, while moored at the coal dock at Sturgeon Bay, Wis. The steamer was being repaired and put in condition …
    Maritime History of the Great Lakes
  • St. Joseph Saturday Herald (St. Joseph, MI), 12 July 1890
    St. Joseph Saturday Herald (St. Joseph, MI), 12 July 1890
    TextNewspaper       The Graham & Morton Co. was formed under a partnership with Andrew Crawford, of Chicago, J. H. Graham, of St. Joseph, and J. Stanley Morton, of Benton Harbor, as partners, in the spring of 1875, but soon after was changed to a stock concern and the name made the Graham …
    TextNewspaper     The Graham & Morton Co. was formed under a partnership with Andrew Crawford, of Chicago, J. H. Graham, of St. Joseph, and J. Stanley Morton, of Benton Harbor, as partners, …
    Maritime History of the Great Lakes
  • St. Joseph Saturday Herald (St. Joseph, MI), 21 June 1890
    St. Joseph Saturday Herald (St. Joseph, MI), 21 June 1890
    TextNewspaper       The fine steamer Ionia, now nearing completion at Grand Haven, was launched Wednesday. She is 212 feet keel, 227 feet over all, and 38 feet beam. She will be commanded by Frank Van Patten, of this place, and will be ready for service July 1st. She will engage in the …
    TextNewspaper     The fine steamer Ionia, now nearing completion at Grand Haven, was launched Wednesday. She is 212 feet keel, 227 feet over all, and 38 feet beam. She will be commanded …
    Maritime History of the Great Lakes
  • St. Joseph Saturday Herald (St. Joseph, MI), 30 April 1904
    St. Joseph Saturday Herald (St. Joseph, MI), 30 April 1904
    TextNewspaper       Banner Register: "To handle 100,000 packages of fruit every day for four and five solid months, to accommodate daily 15,000 passengers to and from Chicago on both divisions of the Graham & Morton line, means that Benton Harbor and Holland must have the best boats that are furnished on the …
    TextNewspaper     Banner Register: "To handle 100,000 packages of fruit every day for four and five solid months, to accommodate daily 15,000 passengers to and from Chicago on both divisions of the …
    Maritime History of the Great Lakes
  • St. Joseph Saturday Herald (St. Joseph, MI), 23 February 1907
    St. Joseph Saturday Herald (St. Joseph, MI), 23 February 1907
    TextNewspaper       Change in Lights Bluff Light That Has Stood Here Since 1859 To Be Moved. Transferred to North Pier To be Fixed Red Light - Present Range Red Light Will Show From Tower 300 Feet in Front of Fixed Light. Through Congressman Hamilton the Graham & Morton ...
    TextNewspaper     Change in Lights Bluff Light That Has Stood Here Since 1859 To Be Moved. Transferred to North Pier To be Fixed Red Light - Present Range Red Light Will Show …
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  • St. Joseph Saturday Herald (St. Joseph, MI), 23 February 1907
    St. Joseph Saturday Herald (St. Joseph, MI), 23 February 1907
    TextNewspaper       Change in Lights Bluff Light That Has Stood Here Since 1859 To Be Moved. Transferred to North Pier To be Fixed Red Light - Present Range Red Light Will Show From Tower 300 Feet in Front of Fixed Light. Through Congressman Hamilton the Graham & Morton ...
    TextNewspaper     Change in Lights Bluff Light That Has Stood Here Since 1859 To Be Moved. Transferred to North Pier To be Fixed Red Light - Present Range Red Light Will Show …
    Maritime History of the Great Lakes
  • St. Joseph Saturday Herald (St. Joseph, MI), 9 December 1893
    St. Joseph Saturday Herald (St. Joseph, MI), 9 December 1893
    TextNewspaper       The steamer F. W. Wheeler, coal laden, went ashore near Michigan City, Sunday, and is a total loss. Crew saved. Two tugs from Chicago went to her assistance and one of them sprung a leak when nearing the wrecked steamer and went to the bottom of the lake.
    TextNewspaper     The steamer F. W. Wheeler, coal laden, went ashore near Michigan City, Sunday, and is a total loss. Crew saved. Two tugs from Chicago went to her assistance and one …
    Maritime History of the Great Lakes
  • St. Joseph Saturday Herald (St. Joseph, MI), Saturday, 26 March 1898
    St. Joseph Saturday Herald (St. Joseph, MI), Saturday, 26 March 1898
    TextNewspaper       The steamer H. W. Williams was launched Thursday from the Allmendinger yards.
    TextNewspaper     The steamer H. W. Williams was launched Thursday from the Allmendinger yards.
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