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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 - Watertown Herald (Watertown, NY), Nov. 9,1907
On lake bottom the barge Onondaga founders on Lake Ontario The coal barge Onondoga foundered on Lake Ontario, one mile North of Stony Point Light, Tuesday and is at the bottom with 632 tons of coal in her bulk. The Black Diamond, a sister coal barge, is sunk near Navy … On lake bottom the barge Onondaga founders on Lake Ontario The coal barge Onondoga foundered on Lake Ontario, one mile North of Stony Point Light, Tuesday and is at the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Rochester Union & Advertiser (Rochester, NY), Nov. 18, 1867 Storm on Lake Ontario. - A heavy gale has prevailed on Lake Ontario since Saturday forenoon. Saturday afternoon the propeller Perseverance of St. Catharines, in attempting to make the Port of Genesee ran on the east pier, but was soon blown off. Before steam was got up she came near … Storm on Lake Ontario. - A heavy gale has prevailed on Lake Ontario since Saturday forenoon. Saturday afternoon the propeller Perseverance of St. Catharines, in attempting to make the Port …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Rochester Union & Advertiser (Rochester, NY), June 7, 1858 Vessel For Labrador -- Have we a "Codfish Aristocracy" among us? So it would seem, they are decidedly "down at the mouth!" Not to be figurative, we will explain: This morning's dawn witnessed the departure of the Schooner "Charlotte" from the mouth of the Genesee, bound for the coast ... Vessel For Labrador -- Have we a "Codfish Aristocracy" among us? So it would seem, they are decidedly "down at the mouth!" Not to be figurative, we will explain: This …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Rochester Union & Advertiser (Rochester, NY), March 29, 1859 Lake Steamers - Paddle Wheels Giving Place to Screws - A New Enterprise _____ It will be but reiterating to say that we have often expressed in these columns, to say that the days of side-wheel steamers on the Lakes are drawing to an end, and that so fast as … Lake Steamers - Paddle Wheels Giving Place to Screws - A New Enterprise _____ It will be but reiterating to say that we have often expressed in these columns, to …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Rochester Union & Advertiser (Rochester, NY), Aug. 31, 1887 Coal Schooner Sunk _____ Run into by the Siesta at an Early Hour this Morning ______ Special Despatch to the Union and Advertiser CHARLOTTE, Aug. 31. - The steam yacht Siesta, Capt. John Davis. while coming up the lake from Alexandria Bay about 1 o'clock ... Coal Schooner Sunk _____ Run into by the Siesta at an Early Hour this Morning ______ Special Despatch to the Union and Advertiser CHARLOTTE, Aug. 31. - The steam yacht …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Rochester Union & Advertiser (Rochester, NY), Thurs., Aug. 9, 1866 Gale on Lake Ontario - Wreck of a Vessel - The Crew Saved. The storm which commenced last night is now raging on Lake Ontario . The wind is from the north east and blowing steadily, throwing very heavy seas over the beach and piers. ... Gale on Lake Ontario - Wreck of a Vessel - The Crew Saved. The storm which commenced last night is now raging on Lake Ontario . The wind is from …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Rochester Union & Advertiser (Rochester, NY), Oct. 21, 1893 Traffic On Lake Ontario ____ It's Growth And Decadence During The Past Century. ____ Early Boatbuilding at Ontario's American Ports - Reminiscences of an Old Lake Captain - His First Trip to Chicago - Present Condition of Shipping on the Lakes. The big ... Traffic On Lake Ontario ____ It's Growth And Decadence During The Past Century. ____ Early Boatbuilding at Ontario's American Ports - Reminiscences of an Old Lake Captain - His First …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Rochester Union & Advertiser (Rochester, NY), Thurs., Nov. 3, 1859 Wreck of the Schooner Twilight. - The small scow schooner Twilight, owned by Capt. Ouderkirk of Charlotte, and used chiefly for transporting wood, was lost on Tuesday night about fifteen miles east of the mouth of the river. A telegraph dispatch from Charlotte gives the particulars ... Wreck of the Schooner Twilight. - The small scow schooner Twilight, owned by Capt. Ouderkirk of Charlotte, and used chiefly for transporting wood, was lost on Tuesday night about fifteen …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Rochester Union & Advertiser (Rochester, NY), Thurs., Aug. 23, 1860 Collision Between The Steamer Niagara And A Schooner. - On Tuesday night, about eleven o'clock, a collision occurred on Lake Ontario between the American steamer Niagara and a schooner, the name of which is unknown. The Niagara left this port between six and seven o'clock for Oswego ... Collision Between The Steamer Niagara And A Schooner. - On Tuesday night, about eleven o'clock, a collision occurred on Lake Ontario between the American steamer Niagara and a schooner, the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Rochester Union & Advertiser (Rochester, NY), Thurs., Aug. 23, 1860 Sale of the Schooner Joseph Cochrane. - We learn from Capt. Rogers that he has just sold the schooner Joseph Cochrane to Messrs. Parker & Allen, of Buffalo. The price paid is not divulged, but it was no doubt a round some, as vessel property is high. The Cochrane was … Sale of the Schooner Joseph Cochrane. - We learn from Capt. Rogers that he has just sold the schooner Joseph Cochrane to Messrs. Parker & Allen, of Buffalo. The price …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Rochester Union & Advertiser (Rochester, NY), Thurs., Sept. 11, 1873 Schooner Sunk. - The Wayne Democratic Press says: "The schooner Isabel, bound from Oswego to Toronto with a load of coal, sunk about eight miles off Sodus Point, on Tuesday last. The crew got off in a yawl, and reached Sodus Point about 8 o'clock in the evening. The schooner … Schooner Sunk. - The Wayne Democratic Press says: "The schooner Isabel, bound from Oswego to Toronto with a load of coal, sunk about eight miles off Sodus Point, on Tuesday …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Rochester Union & Advertiser (Rochester, NY), Friday, Nov. 3, 1859 Good Time. - The steamer City of Buffalo arrived here at two this morning, having left Buffalo at eight 8'clock last evening. Considering the fact that the steamer called at all the way ports for freight, and was detained an hour at the Locks, this was first rate time. She … Good Time. - The steamer City of Buffalo arrived here at two this morning, having left Buffalo at eight 8'clock last evening. Considering the fact that the steamer called at …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Rochester Union & Advertiser (Rochester, NY), Tues., Nov. 14, 1859 SUDDENLY WRECKED. - On Saturday morning just before daybreak, the schooner Andover ran ashore near Braddock's Point, a dozen miles west of the mouth of the Genesee River. The Andover is owned by Mr. Hudson of Detroit, and was bound for that port with a cargo of 1,200 barrels of … SUDDENLY WRECKED. - On Saturday morning just before daybreak, the schooner Andover ran ashore near Braddock's Point, a dozen miles west of the mouth of the Genesee River. The Andover …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Watertown Herald (Watertown, NY), Saturday July 6, 1918 Barge Phelps Floated The barge Captain Phelps, a 200 ton craft built and owned by Captain Frank Phelps of Chaumont, was brought into Chaumont Bay Sunday from the Gallup Island, where she was beached last fall during the storm that wrecked two government vessels. With ... Barge Phelps Floated The barge Captain Phelps, a 200 ton craft built and owned by Captain Frank Phelps of Chaumont, was brought into Chaumont Bay Sunday from the Gallup Island, …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Watertown Herald (Watertown, NY), May 12, 1917 Lake Boats Busy Thirteen boats carrying a total of 2,153,000 bushels of grain cleared from Fort William Thursday for lower lake and St. Lawrence river ports. The steamer Natironeo owned by A.B. Mc Kay of Hamilton, bound up light from Kingston, carried away two gates in Lock ... Lake Boats Busy Thirteen boats carrying a total of 2,153,000 bushels of grain cleared from Fort William Thursday for lower lake and St. Lawrence river ports. The steamer Natironeo owned …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Watertown Herald (Watertown, NY), Sat. April 20, 1918 Navigation Open Unless unforeseen conditions arise, navigation will officially open between Cape Vincent and Kingston, Ontario, Monday. The steamer Missosqui at her dock in Kingston with steam up ready to make her first journey through the ice still floating down the channel, and ... Navigation Open Unless unforeseen conditions arise, navigation will officially open between Cape Vincent and Kingston, Ontario, Monday. The steamer Missosqui at her dock in Kingston with steam up ready to …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Watertown Herald (Watertown, NY), Saturday Dec. 4,1886 Disasters of Lake Ontario. The wreck of the George B. Sloan on the Oswego piers in the spring was considered a bad opening of the season, but Lake Ontario behaved well until the close of the season which thus far has proven disastrous. Within a fortnight a number of disasters … Disasters of Lake Ontario. The wreck of the George B. Sloan on the Oswego piers in the spring was considered a bad opening of the season, but Lake Ontario behaved …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Watertown Herald (Watertown, NY), Saturday Feb. 4, 1888 Our Fresh Water Sailors The sailors who man the vessels which engage in the lake commerce are among the best in the world. They are brave reckless men. They sail their vessels until the lakes are ice bound. Storms have no terrors for them. When freights are high and the … Our Fresh Water Sailors The sailors who man the vessels which engage in the lake commerce are among the best in the world. They are brave reckless men. They sail …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Watertown Herald (Watertown, NY), Saturday Nov. 9, 1907 On Lake Bottom Barge Onondaga Founders On Lake Ontario The coal barge Onondaga foundered in Lake Ontario, one mile north of Stony Point light, Tuesday and is at the bottom with 632 tons of coal in her hulk. The Black Diamond, a sister coal barge, is sunk near Navy Point … On Lake Bottom Barge Onondaga Founders On Lake Ontario The coal barge Onondaga foundered in Lake Ontario, one mile north of Stony Point light, Tuesday and is at the bottom …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
