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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 - Ithaca Journal (Ithaca, NY), Oct. 5, 1856 Salmon River Harbor - We notice with pleasure, that the construction of the pier and opening of the harbour at the mouth of the Salmon River, on Lake Ontario have been commenced under the direction of Lieutenant Shankland, United States Engineer. The improvement of that harbour is highly ... Salmon River Harbor - We notice with pleasure, that the construction of the pier and opening of the harbour at the mouth of the Salmon River, on Lake Ontario have …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
- British Whig (Kingston, ON), Monday, Nov. 20, 1837
The Kingston Marine Railway. - This is a most useful and interesting work, and one which is likely to prove not only a great public benefit but a source of profit to the enterprising proprietors. We learn that the steamer United States is to be hauled out on the Railway … The Kingston Marine Railway. - This is a most useful and interesting work, and one which is likely to prove not only a great public benefit but a source of …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - British Whig (Kingston, ON), June 3, 1867 The steamer "Pierrepont" has not yet proceeded to the wreck of the propeller "Wisconsin," but is waiting for barges to arrive from Montreal to serve as lighters. The steamer is also being fitted out with the necessary wrecking appliances. The steamer "Pierrepont" has not yet proceeded to the wreck of the propeller "Wisconsin," but is waiting for barges to arrive from Montreal to serve as lighters. The steamer is …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- British Whig (Kingston, ON), June 4, 1867 The steamer "Pierrepont" has been engaged by the Northern Transportation Company, to raise the wreck of the burnt propeller "Wisconsin," lying at Grenadier Island. The "Pierrepont" will begin the work in a day or so, and tow the hull if successful in raising it, to Ogdensburg. ... The steamer "Pierrepont" has been engaged by the Northern Transportation Company, to raise the wreck of the burnt propeller "Wisconsin," lying at Grenadier Island. The "Pierrepont" will begin the work …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- British Whig (Kingston, ON), June 20, 1867 The steamer "Pierrepont" arrived from below yesterday with the barges which assisted her to raise and convey the wreck of the propeller "Wisconsin" to Ogdensburg. She was successful in putting the burnt hull into dry dock there on Tuesday afternoon. ... The steamer "Pierrepont" arrived from below yesterday with the barges which assisted her to raise and convey the wreck of the propeller "Wisconsin" to Ogdensburg. She was successful in putting …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- British Whig (Kingston, ON), Fri., Dec. 26, 1902 The crew of the tug Ferris took observations on their trip across from Oswego , regarding the lost steam barge Hall , and, from all points at which wreckage was found, ... The crew of the tug Ferris took observations on their trip across from Oswego , regarding the lost steam barge Hall , and, from all points at which wreckage was …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- British Whig (Kingston, ON), 6 Sep 1862 A large floating elevator from Oswego, enroute to New York, was town into Kingborn's Wharf yesterday by the tug Bloore. It was once a government dredge in Oswego, and has since been changed into an elevator. It is the property of A.E. Masters Esq. of New York. A large floating elevator from Oswego, enroute to New York, was town into Kingborn's Wharf yesterday by the tug Bloore. It was once a government dredge in Oswego, and has …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- British Whig (Kingston, ON), Sat. , May 19, 1838 Steam Boat Racing. - An accident occurred on board the Sir Robert Peel on her passage from this port to that of Oswego on Wednesday last, in consequence of the temerity, or we may say the wickedness of running that vessel against the Great Britain. When the two vessels were … Steam Boat Racing. - An accident occurred on board the Sir Robert Peel on her passage from this port to that of Oswego on Wednesday last, in consequence of the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- British Whig (Kingston, ON), May 27, 1867 The Propeller Wisconsin Disaster The steamer "Watertown" has made two trips from Cape Vincent to Grenadier Island, to visit the wreck of the propeller "Wisconsin," but found no more of the bodies of the unfortunate passengers, though the search has been continued in the locality. ... The Propeller Wisconsin Disaster The steamer "Watertown" has made two trips from Cape Vincent to Grenadier Island, to visit the wreck of the propeller "Wisconsin," but found no more of …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- British Whig (Kingston, ON), May 28, 1867 The steamer "Watertown" paid another visit on Sunday last to the wreck of the "Wisconsin" on Grenadier Island, and brought away two more bodies, making seventeen in all that have been recovered. One was that of a woman, the other of a son of Mr. Creed, who lost four of … The steamer "Watertown" paid another visit on Sunday last to the wreck of the "Wisconsin" on Grenadier Island, and brought away two more bodies, making seventeen in all that have …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Ithaca Journal (Ithaca, NY), Wed., July 14, 1876 NORTH FAIR HAVEN The Southern Central Railroad has its northern terminus at North Fair Haven, on Little Sodus Bay. here are two small villages, Fair Haven and North Fair haven, about one mile apart. The bay is a deep indentation from the lake, and is two miles long and over … NORTH FAIR HAVEN The Southern Central Railroad has its northern terminus at North Fair Haven, on Little Sodus Bay. here are two small villages, Fair Haven and North Fair haven, …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Fatal Accident Fatal Accident Archibald Woods of Lindsay, Canada Lost Overboard About nine o'clock yesterday morning as the Schooner Philo Bennett, was on her way from Deseronto to Oswego a young man named Archibald Woods was lost overboard. Captain Eccles gives us the following ... Fatal Accident Archibald Woods of Lindsay, Canada Lost Overboard About nine o'clock yesterday morning as the Schooner Philo Bennett, was on her way from Deseronto to Oswego a young man …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
