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- History of Steam navigation on Lake Ontario
Onondaga Standard (Syracuse, NY), Sep. 29, 1847 From the Oswego Commercial Times History of Steam navigation on Lake Ontario _______ The rapid increase and general improvement in the commercial marine of the Lakes, impart a high degree of interest to every thing relating to the early history and progress of our steam ... Onondaga Standard (Syracuse, NY), Sep. 29, 1847 From the Oswego Commercial Times History of Steam navigation on Lake Ontario _______ The rapid increase and general improvement in the commercial marine of the Lakes, impart a high degree …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Buffalo Emporium (Buffalo, NY), September 10, 1827
Descent of the MICHIGAN - During the whole of the week strangers were arriving in this village on their way to witness the descent of the MICHIGAN, down the rapids and over the falls of Niagara. By Friday night, our public houses were completely thronged: and on Saturday morning every … Descent of the MICHIGAN - During the whole of the week strangers were arriving in this village on their way to witness the descent of the MICHIGAN, down the rapids …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - New Steam-Boats Buffalo Emporium (Buffalo, NY), 11 Sep 1824, p. 3 The American steamboat in question would become the PIONEER, which was enlarged and run on Lake Erie rather than the Niagara River Buffalo Emporium (Buffalo, NY), 11 Sep 1824, p. 3 The American steamboat in question would become the PIONEER, which was enlarged and run on Lake Erie rather than the Niagara RiverMaritime History of the Great Lakes
- Buffalo Emporium (Buffalo, NY), 2 Apr 1825, p. 3 It may refer to the CHIPPAWA then under construction, or to the PIONEER which was originally intended for the river and then enlarged for Lake Erie service. It may refer to the CHIPPAWA then under construction, or to the PIONEER which was originally intended for the river and then enlarged for Lake Erie service.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Western Termination of the Grand Canal Buffalo Emporium (Buffalo, NY), 27 Aug 1825, p. 3 WESTERN TERMINATION OF THE GRAND CANAL First arrival of a Canal Boat at Buffalo .--On Thursday morning, the Canal boat Superior, Capt. Sloan, arrived in this Village, from the East. She staid but a short time. Our citizens, generally, were not aware of the fact ... Buffalo Emporium (Buffalo, NY), 27 Aug 1825, p. 3 WESTERN TERMINATION OF THE GRAND CANAL First arrival of a Canal Boat at Buffalo .--On Thursday morning, the Canal boat Superior, Capt. Sloan, arrived in this Village, from the East. …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Buffalo Emporium (Buffalo, NY), 21 May 1825, p. 3 The Steam brig on her last trip took 370 passengers for Detroit. She has averaged more than 300 every trip.-- The Steam-boat, which is calculated to run from Black Rock to Detroit, will be launched shortly. The boat, intended to ply from this place to Canada is launched, and if … The Steam brig on her last trip took 370 passengers for Detroit. She has averaged more than 300 every trip.-- The Steam-boat, which is calculated to run from Black Rock …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Buffalo Emporium (Buffalo, NY), July 23, 1827 We find the following article in the York Observer. It would indeed be a splendid sight to witness the passage of a brig over the Falls of Niagara, and would draw together an immense collection of people. We should suppose the tavern keepers at the Falls would be well paid … We find the following article in the York Observer. It would indeed be a splendid sight to witness the passage of a brig over the Falls of Niagara, and would …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Buffalo Emporium (Buffalo, NY), July 30, 1827 The third of September next, at 3:00 P.M. has been fixed on for the descent of the schr. MICHIGAN (Burthen 136 tons) over the Falls of Niagara! She has been purchased by a company of gentlemen on both sides of the river for this purpose, and will be fitted up … The third of September next, at 3:00 P.M. has been fixed on for the descent of the schr. MICHIGAN (Burthen 136 tons) over the Falls of Niagara! She has been …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Buffalo Emporium (Buffalo, NY), August 2, 1827 Saturday the 8th of September, is fixed upon for the passage of the schr. MICHIGAN down the falls of Niagara. The story of a Frenchman going up in a balloon from her deck, while on her passage, must be a mistake. He would be quite as likely to go down … Saturday the 8th of September, is fixed upon for the passage of the schr. MICHIGAN down the falls of Niagara. The story of a Frenchman going up in a balloon …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Buffalo Emporium (Buffalo, NY), September 13, 1827 The bears which were aboard the MICHIGAN, succeeded in reaching the Canada shore, above the Falls. Some suppose the buffalo was killed by the falling masts; he was seen going down the falls apparently lifeless. The bears which were aboard the MICHIGAN, succeeded in reaching the Canada shore, above the Falls. Some suppose the buffalo was killed by the falling masts; he was seen going …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- To The Public Buffalo Emporium (Buffalo, NY), 16 Sep 1826, p. 4 TO THE PUBLIC In referance [sic] to a Card published by Mr. Forsyth, and freely circulated at Buffalo, Black Rock, and other places pointing out to Travellers two modes of conveyance from Buffalo to the Niagra [sic] Falls on the British side, and from the Falls back to Buffalo, one … Buffalo Emporium (Buffalo, NY), 16 Sep 1826, p. 4 TO THE PUBLIC In referance [sic] to a Card published by Mr. Forsyth, and freely circulated at Buffalo, Black Rock, and other places pointing out to Travellers two modes of …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
- Death of Captain John B. Estes of Charlotte Death of Captain John B. Estes of Charlotte The recent death of Captain John B. Estes of Charlotte at the age of or more than 90 years has brought into review something of the remarkable career of this last sailor whose record was when there were in reality "Men before … Death of Captain John B. Estes of Charlotte The recent death of Captain John B. Estes of Charlotte at the age of or more than 90 years has brought into …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
