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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 - The Burlington Canal Wayne Sentinel (Palmyra, NY), 12 May 1824 The Burlington Canal. - The Commissioners of the Burlington Canal, have given notice that they are ready to receive proposals for making a cut from Burlington Bay to Lake Ontario, 12 feet deep by 72 feet wide. The Lewiston Sentinel says this will be sufficiently large to admit sloops of … Wayne Sentinel (Palmyra, NY), 12 May 1824 The Burlington Canal. - The Commissioners of the Burlington Canal, have given notice that they are ready to receive proposals for making a cut from Burlington Bay to Lake Ontario, …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Lake Ontario Wayne Sentinel (Palmyra, NY), 23 Sep 1829 Lake Ontario, - The Oswego Gazette of the 5th inst. speaks of the increasing business of that place. From eight to twenty vessels are frequently seen in the harbor, where two or three only were found a year ago. The steamboat Ontario, touches there on Fridays on her way from … Wayne Sentinel (Palmyra, NY), 23 Sep 1829 Lake Ontario, - The Oswego Gazette of the 5th inst. speaks of the increasing business of that place. From eight to twenty vessels are frequently seen in the harbor, where …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Wayne Sentinel (Palmyra, NY), 1 May 1833 The great eastern mail is now received at this place, by the way of the Free Bridge and Vienna, from eight to ten hours earlier than it was before the change in the route, and generally in advance of the mail which is brought with all reasonable speed on horseback … The great eastern mail is now received at this place, by the way of the Free Bridge and Vienna, from eight to ten hours earlier than it was before the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Imposition upon Travellers Wayne Sentinel (Palmyra, NY), 21 Jul 1829 Imposition upon Travellers. Having just returned from a tour into Pennsylvania, and having been detained on my way home, through negligence and deception, by those concerned in the conveyance of passengers from Geneva to Newtown, and from Newtown to Geneva, by way of the steam ... Wayne Sentinel (Palmyra, NY), 21 Jul 1829 Imposition upon Travellers. Having just returned from a tour into Pennsylvania, and having been detained on my way home, through negligence and deception, by those concerned in the conveyance of …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Chemung Canal Wayne Sentinel (Palmyra, NY), 4 Sep 1829 Chemung Canal. - We learn by a gentleman from Elmira that Mr. Hutchinson has finished the location of the feeder from Painted Post, and of the canal from the summit level to the river at the village. It enters the river a few rods above the bridge, and by erecting … Wayne Sentinel (Palmyra, NY), 4 Sep 1829 Chemung Canal. - We learn by a gentleman from Elmira that Mr. Hutchinson has finished the location of the feeder from Painted Post, and of the canal from the summit …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Curiosity Wayne Sentinel (Palmyra, NY), 4 Sep 1829 Curiosity. - A few days since, a party of gentlemen and ladies from Pultneyville, made an excursion of pleasure, in a small sailboat, on Lake Ontario. While at the distance of about half a mile from the shore, they saw a large seal swimming in the lake. It soon approached … Wayne Sentinel (Palmyra, NY), 4 Sep 1829 Curiosity. - A few days since, a party of gentlemen and ladies from Pultneyville, made an excursion of pleasure, in a small sailboat, on Lake Ontario. While at the distance …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Wayne Sentinel (Palmyra, NY), 8 Jun 1825 Extract of a letter to the editors of the New York Statesman, dated on board the Canal Packet-Boat Chancellor Kent, May, 21st. 1825. In our route yesterday and to-day, we saw great numbers of persons fishing along the borders of the canal. Perch and other small fish are taken in … Extract of a letter to the editors of the New York Statesman, dated on board the Canal Packet-Boat Chancellor Kent, May, 21st. 1825. In our route yesterday and to-day, we …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- The Western Villages Wayne Sentinel (Palmyra, NY), 30 Mar 1825 The Western Villages.- Under this head, some of the city papers have very properly noticed the extraordinary growth of several of the villages on the line of the Erie Canal since its partial completion; but we have not seen a single work respecting Palmyra . We cheerfully respond that great … Wayne Sentinel (Palmyra, NY), 30 Mar 1825 The Western Villages.- Under this head, some of the city papers have very properly noticed the extraordinary growth of several of the villages on the line of the Erie Canal …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- The Canal Wayne Sentinel (Palmyra, NY), 24 Apr 1829 The Canal- We hail the re-commencement of navigation on the Erie Canal with lively emotions. The day before yesterday, a Boat belonging to the line of Packets, passed this place eastward. Since that several others have passed, and revived in our minds sensations , which, like the channel in which … Wayne Sentinel (Palmyra, NY), 24 Apr 1829 The Canal- We hail the re-commencement of navigation on the Erie Canal with lively emotions. The day before yesterday, a Boat belonging to the line of Packets, passed this place …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Erie Canal Wayne Sentinel (Palmyra, NY), 10 Jan 1823 Erie Canal. - P. Grandin, Esq. the Collector at this place, informs us that he received for tolls during the past season $21,455. The whole amount taken at the same office the year previous was $2,500, making an increase in one year of $18,955! Wayne Sentinel (Palmyra, NY), 10 Jan 1823 Erie Canal. - P. Grandin, Esq. the Collector at this place, informs us that he received for tolls during the past season $21,455. The whole amount taken at the same …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Steam-Boat on the Canal Wayne Sentinel (Palmyra, NY), 8 Oct 1823 Steam-Boat on the Canal. - A Steam-Boat passed this place, to the west, on the 5th inst. Her speed was supposed to be about four miles per hour, and it was judged by those who noticed her, that the agitation of the water, caused by the wheel of the boat, … Wayne Sentinel (Palmyra, NY), 8 Oct 1823 Steam-Boat on the Canal. - A Steam-Boat passed this place, to the west, on the 5th inst. Her speed was supposed to be about four miles per hour, and it …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Wayne Sentinel (Palmyra, NY), 22 Oct 1823 The Erie Canal Navigation Company have added to their line the Chancellor Kent and Benjamin Wright, two new, well finished boats, and made such other arrangements as will ensure travelers a cheap, expeditious and pleasant passage to Albany, during the season when traveling in stages is rendered ... The Erie Canal Navigation Company have added to their line the Chancellor Kent and Benjamin Wright, two new, well finished boats, and made such other arrangements as will ensure travelers …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Wayne Sentinel (Palmyra, NY), 29 Oct 1823 The Canal is now navigable to to Brockport, about 20 miles west of Rochester, to and from which place the packet boats run daily. _______ Another Canal Celebration. The citizens of Salina, and adjacent towns, celebrated on the 14th inst. the opening of the locks at ... The Canal is now navigable to to Brockport, about 20 miles west of Rochester, to and from which place the packet boats run daily. _______ Another Canal Celebration. The citizens …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Canal Navigation commenced Wayne Sentinel (Palmyra, NY), 21 Apr 1824 Canal Navigation commenced. - The cheering and enlivening sounds of the bugle - the crackings of the teamsters' whips - the continued arrival and departure of stranger, and the busy and anxious looking phizes of our villagers. remind us, while we sit quietly in our office, pondering over "matters ... Wayne Sentinel (Palmyra, NY), 21 Apr 1824 Canal Navigation commenced. - The cheering and enlivening sounds of the bugle - the crackings of the teamsters' whips - the continued arrival and departure of stranger, and the busy …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Steam-Boats on the Canal Wayne Sentinel (Palmyra, NY), 15 Oct 1823 Steam-Boats on the Canal. - We think there can no longer be any doubt as to the practicability of propelling boats on the Canal by steam. Since the passage of the steam-boat mentioned in our last, we have been gratified with a view of one built at Pompey, Onondaga county, … Wayne Sentinel (Palmyra, NY), 15 Oct 1823 Steam-Boats on the Canal. - We think there can no longer be any doubt as to the practicability of propelling boats on the Canal by steam. Since the passage of …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Steam-Boats on the Canal Wayne Sentinel (Palmyra, NY), 15 Oct 1823 Steam-Boats on the Canal. - We think there can no longer be any doubt as to the practicability of propelling boats on the Canal by steam. Since the passage of the steam-boat mentioned in our last, we have been gratified with a view of one built at Pompey, Onondaga county, … Wayne Sentinel (Palmyra, NY), 15 Oct 1823 Steam-Boats on the Canal. - We think there can no longer be any doubt as to the practicability of propelling boats on the Canal by steam. Since the passage of …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Wayne Sentinel (Palmyra, NY), 12 May 1824 Three mails are now received at this place, daily - two on the canal, and one by way of Canandaigua. Three mails are now received at this place, daily - two on the canal, and one by way of Canandaigua.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Weighing Locks Wayne Sentinel (Palmyra, NY), 4 Aug 1824 Weighing Locks. - The Locks for weighing boats in the vicinity of this village, are now completed and ready for operation. Their construction is founded upon the known principles of hydrostatics, that the whole weight of a body, which will float as fluid, is equal to as much of the … Wayne Sentinel (Palmyra, NY), 4 Aug 1824 Weighing Locks. - The Locks for weighing boats in the vicinity of this village, are now completed and ready for operation. Their construction is founded upon the known principles of …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
