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- History of Steam navigation on Lake OntarioOnondaga 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
- Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), 24 December, 1865Another extensive maritime list from the Detroit perspective compiled by Detroit Free Press marine reporter Capt. J. W. Hall.Another extensive maritime list from the Detroit perspective compiled by Detroit Free Press marine reporter Capt. J. W. Hall.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), August 11, 1868FORTY-EIGHT YEARS AGO. - The following vessels passed Detroit August 10, 1820 , which we find recorded in the log book kept aboard the schooner Elizabeth ,FORTY-EIGHT YEARS AGO. - The following vessels passed Detroit August 10, 1820 , which we find recorded in the log book kept aboard the schooner Elizabeth ,Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), 19 Dec, 1868, page 1
Column 2Column 2Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), Tuesday, July 21, 1857
(US #9680), wooden propeller built 1857 by Peck & Masters of Cleveland, 210' x30'x 12,' 969 gross tons, 805 net tons. Rebuilt 1865, 1866, with major repairs in 1863 and 1881. Lost, May 5, 1896 at Sturgeon Bay, Wisc. on Lake Michigan. by fire. No loss of life. She was …(US #9680), wooden propeller built 1857 by Peck & Masters of Cleveland, 210' x30'x 12,' 969 gross tons, 805 net tons. Rebuilt 1865, 1866, with major repairs in 1863 and …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), 30 Nov, 1870
Northern Transportation Co. apparently made its arrangements, as it continued to operate on Lake Ontario in 1871 and finally folded about 1875.Northern Transportation Co. apparently made its arrangements, as it continued to operate on Lake Ontario in 1871 and finally folded about 1875.Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), 29 Oct 1872, page 4
Column 5Column 5Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), May 25, 1906
BADGER STATE became more legitimate, maybe, but she burned to a total loss the following year on the St. Clair River with the loss of 15 lives.BADGER STATE became more legitimate, maybe, but she burned to a total loss the following year on the St. Clair River with the loss of 15 lives.Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), 12 Nov, 1868
THE LOSS OF THE SCHOONER JAMES NAVAGH . - The last number of the Manitowoc Pilot contains the following highly interesting particulars of the loss of the schooner James ...THE LOSS OF THE SCHOONER JAMES NAVAGH . - The last number of the Manitowoc Pilot contains the following highly interesting particulars of the loss of the schooner James ...Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), November 17, 1878
Through the latter third of the 19th century, Detroit was home to some of the largest and most powerful tugs in the whole lake system. The towing of sail vessels through the Detroit-St Clair river complex from Lake Erie to Lake Huron was big business in the day. The tug …Through the latter third of the 19th century, Detroit was home to some of the largest and most powerful tugs in the whole lake system. The towing of sail vessels …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), July 31, 1895
Capt. George Robarge, master of the propeller S. S. CURRY, says the sea serpent is not a myth. With his own eyes, he beheld the hideous monster. It was sunset, says the captain, on his last trip down from Duluth, when near White Fish Point (Lake Superior) that the antediluvian …Capt. George Robarge, master of the propeller S. S. CURRY, says the sea serpent is not a myth. With his own eyes, he beheld the hideous monster. It was sunset, …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), Apr 25, 1848
THE WRECK OF THE NIAGARA. - The Rochester Advertiser thinks that this vessel, wrecked near the mouth of the river, will be got off in a short time. Workmen are going at it immediately, under the direction of Mr. George Wick, of Oswego. The necessary apparatus was brought up to …THE WRECK OF THE NIAGARA. - The Rochester Advertiser thinks that this vessel, wrecked near the mouth of the river, will be got off in a short time. Workmen are …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), Oct 18, 1853
MARINE INTELLIGENCE A deserved tribute has recently been paid to Capt. Mason, of the steamer ROCHESTER, of the Lewiston route. It consisted of a service of plate, presented by the Insurance Companies as a testimonial of their sense of his gallant conduct on a recent occasion. ...MARINE INTELLIGENCE A deserved tribute has recently been paid to Capt. Mason, of the steamer ROCHESTER, of the Lewiston route. It consisted of a service of plate, presented by the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), May 23, 1854, page 1
PROPELLER ON FIRE - This forenoon, about 11 o'clock, the propeller Genesee Chief, lying at the wharf of Rawsons, Foot & Curtis, took fire in her upper works, and but for prompt action would have been consumed. The early discovery and extinguishment of the flames prevented material ...PROPELLER ON FIRE - This forenoon, about 11 o'clock, the propeller Genesee Chief, lying at the wharf of Rawsons, Foot & Curtis, took fire in her upper works, and but …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), Apr 23, 1856
Quayle & Martin launched, not long since, a fore and aft schooner for Mather & Co. , Chicago. Her measure as just ascertained by the Inspector is, - length 135 38-100 feet, beam 26 3-100 feet, hold 11 29-100 feet; tons 326 84-95. She is named Gold Hunter. - Cleveland …Quayle & Martin launched, not long since, a fore and aft schooner for Mather & Co. , Chicago. Her measure as just ascertained by the Inspector is, - length 135 …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), May 24, 1865
The KNIGHT TEMPLAR, a new vessel built by Geo. Goble, was successfully launched today. Her dimensions are 136 ft. keel, 26 ft. 2 inches beam, and 11 ft. 6 inches holf, and she will carry about 18,000 bu. of grain through the Welland Canal. She is owned by Geo. Goble, …The KNIGHT TEMPLAR, a new vessel built by Geo. Goble, was successfully launched today. Her dimensions are 136 ft. keel, 26 ft. 2 inches beam, and 11 ft. 6 inches …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), April 16, 1868, page 1
*now part of Ecorse, MI*now part of Ecorse, MIMaritime History of the Great Lakes- Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), Sep 22, 1856
THE MONARCH - We notice the arrival on Saturday in our harbor of a new steamer, built this season at Sorel, by D. & G. McCarthy, ship builders, and owned by A. & D. Shaw & Co. Her name is the MONARCH, and she is commanded and partly owned by …THE MONARCH - We notice the arrival on Saturday in our harbor of a new steamer, built this season at Sorel, by D. & G. McCarthy, ship builders, and owned …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), Dec 13, 1856
The Toronto Colonist says the MONARCH is now a hopeless wreck, the recent gales having broken her up. - Her engines will be saved. The steam pumps of the North Western Insurance Company, which were washed over board, have been recovered. ...The Toronto Colonist says the MONARCH is now a hopeless wreck, the recent gales having broken her up. - Her engines will be saved. The steam pumps of the North …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), June 13, 1862
The steam tug LADY FRANKLIN has been sold to Smith & Post of Oswego, for the sum of $7,000 cash, and takes her departure from here for that port this morning. She has been plying on the river since August last, is new and of great power, and will answer …The steam tug LADY FRANKLIN has been sold to Smith & Post of Oswego, for the sum of $7,000 cash, and takes her departure from here for that port this …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), 19 Dec, 1868, page 1