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- Kingston Whig Standard (Kingston, ON), Nov. 4, 1941
Busy Days at Doomed Elevator Recalled by J.P. Gratton, Who Saw Sailing Ships in Port Here _______ There is an unhappy man living at 75 Queen Street. Last evening he sat in his dusk filled living room and peered into the past - a past as irrevocably gone as the … Busy Days at Doomed Elevator Recalled by J.P. Gratton, Who Saw Sailing Ships in Port Here _______ There is an unhappy man living at 75 Queen Street. Last evening he …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - 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
- Kingston Whig Standard (Kingston, ON), Nov. 16, 1967 50 Years Ago He talked to Survivors of Wreck An 86-year old Bath district man, George H. Gurren, talked 50 years ago to two of the survivors of the freighter George A. Marsh which sank near Pidgeon Island, about four miles south of Amherst Island in 1917. Reading the recent … 50 Years Ago He talked to Survivors of Wreck An 86-year old Bath district man, George H. Gurren, talked 50 years ago to two of the survivors of the freighter …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
- Canal Regulations CANAL REGULATIONS. At a meeting of the Board of Canal Commissioners in the city of Albany, on the 10th of March, 1826, the following rules and regulations, in addition to those provided by law relating to the Erie and Champlain canals, were adopted to wit: 1. Every boat ... CANAL REGULATIONS. At a meeting of the Board of Canal Commissioners in the city of Albany, on the 10th of March, 1826, the following rules and regulations, in addition to …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Launch at Brockville Launch at Brockville - A steamer named Bristol was launched from the yard of Messrs. Chaffrey Bros., Brockville, on Saturday last. She is the largest class built to pass through the locks. The launch was successful, and was witnessed by a very large number of spectators. ... Launch at Brockville - A steamer named Bristol was launched from the yard of Messrs. Chaffrey Bros., Brockville, on Saturday last. She is the largest class built to pass through …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Launch Launch. - Yesterday afternoon, the new steamer Dawn, built for Messrs. H. & S. Jones, by Mr. Parkin, ship builder of this town, was launched amid the cheers of a large concourse of spectators. She is a good model, and went into her destined element in fine style. The Albion, … Launch. - Yesterday afternoon, the new steamer Dawn, built for Messrs. H. & S. Jones, by Mr. Parkin, ship builder of this town, was launched amid the cheers of a …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Large Variety of Craft Move in ‘Lake of Thousand Islands’ Large Variety of Craft Move in 'Lake of Thousand Islands,' Reminiscent of Early History ______ WATERTOWN - Water traffic is teeming this summer through the Lake of a Thousand Isles, in volume and with a variety of craft unknown since long before the recent war. First ... Large Variety of Craft Move in 'Lake of Thousand Islands,' Reminiscent of Early History ______ WATERTOWN - Water traffic is teeming this summer through the Lake of a Thousand Isles, …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Schooner W. S. Malcolm Waterlogged Schooner W. S. Malcolm Waterlogged - Strange conduct of the Captain and four of the Crew. - Capt. Smith, of the schooner Kyle Spangler, which arrived here last night, reports to us he found the schooner W.S. Malcolm, Capt. Barck, with a cargo of lumber for this port, waterlogged, ... Schooner W. S. Malcolm Waterlogged - Strange conduct of the Captain and four of the Crew. - Capt. Smith, of the schooner Kyle Spangler, which arrived here last night, reports …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Brig Algomah and her Escape This beautiful craft, it will be remembered got upon the rocks in Lake Erie and had it not been for her great strength and the U.S. Steamer, who came to her relief, she would have been ship-wrecked. As it was, about 1000 bushels of wheat were thrown over board. The … This beautiful craft, it will be remembered got upon the rocks in Lake Erie and had it not been for her great strength and the U.S. Steamer, who came to …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- After Many Years After Many Years Parties gathering driftwood near Snake Creek, in the town of Mexico Friday found a chair stamped, "Schr. W.I. Preston." The schooner Preston hailed from Oswego and was wrecked on Simcoe Island near Kingston, fifteen or sixteen years ago. She was in command ... After Many Years Parties gathering driftwood near Snake Creek, in the town of Mexico Friday found a chair stamped, "Schr. W.I. Preston." The schooner Preston hailed from Oswego and was …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
