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- Saginaw Courier (Saginaw, MI), October 18, 1877The boat was US#18089, 310.19 gt and was built in Toledo in 1863. She's often named in the press NETTIE or NETT WEAVER, but NETTA is her registered name.The boat was US#18089, 310.19 gt and was built in Toledo in 1863. She's often named in the press NETTIE or NETT WEAVER, but NETTA is her registered name.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Saginaw Courier (Saginaw, MI), Sun., Aug. 30, 1874The small sidewheeler WAVE (US#26645) out of Bay City was a river steamer of 122 tons, and was probably normally used as a boom tug. This was the end of her. The Charity Islands are in the mouth of Saginaw Bay, centered between Pt. Lookout and Caseville. I used to …The small sidewheeler WAVE (US#26645) out of Bay City was a river steamer of 122 tons, and was probably normally used as a boom tug. This was the end of …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- The Late GaleNew 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
- AdvertisementNew 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, 1856Salmon 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 CanalNew 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 AccidentNew 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 RumNew 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 AshoreNew 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 RiverNew 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 ErieNew 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
- Saginaw Courier (Saginaw, MI), 2 Jul 1871BARGES! THEIR INCEPTION _______ A HISTORY OF THE INCEPTION OF THE BARGE ENTERPRISE -- THE SULTANA AND EMPIRE AS PIONEERS -- THE PROGRESS AND GROWTH OF THE ENTERPRISE _______ Previous to the year 1862, a great deal of difficulty had been experienced by the ...BARGES! THEIR INCEPTION _______ A HISTORY OF THE INCEPTION OF THE BARGE ENTERPRISE -- THE SULTANA AND EMPIRE AS PIONEERS -- THE PROGRESS AND GROWTH OF THE ENTERPRISE _______ Previous …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Saginaw Courier (Saginaw, MI), Fri., 31 Oct, 1873STEAMER BURNED ______ Loss by Fire of the Steamer Katy Reid - Loss and Insurance ______ From the Bay City Tribune of last evening we learn that the steamer Katy Reid, owned by Geo. Campbell of Bay City , and engaged in transferring logs from the shore to the ...STEAMER BURNED ______ Loss by Fire of the Steamer Katy Reid - Loss and Insurance ______ From the Bay City Tribune of last evening we learn that the steamer Katy …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Saginaw Courier (Saginaw, MI), 2 Dec, 1874LA PETITE (US#15100) was actually built at Huron in 1866 and was thoroughly rebuilt in 1871 after a wreck. She was also recovered from THIS disastrous incident, and sailed until September of 1903, when she foundered off Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin.LA PETITE (US#15100) was actually built at Huron in 1866 and was thoroughly rebuilt in 1871 after a wreck. She was also recovered from THIS disastrous incident, and sailed until …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Saginaw Courier (Saginaw, MI), Sat., 16 Oct., 1886HER LAST TRIP ______ The Steamer L. G. Mason of the Saginaw River Line Destroyed by Fire The steamer L. G. Mason was destroyed by fire at Bay City at an early hour yesterday morning. She made her regular trips on Thursday, and on reaching Bay City on the last …HER LAST TRIP ______ The Steamer L. G. Mason of the Saginaw River Line Destroyed by Fire The steamer L. G. Mason was destroyed by fire at Bay City at …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Ithaca Journal (Ithaca, NY), Wed., July 14, 1876NORTH 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 AccidentFatal 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 RegulationsCANAL 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 BrockvilleLaunch 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
- LaunchLaunch. - 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