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- Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), April 10, 1849What A Change! - The number of steamboats on the Upper Lakes, up to the year 1825, was one! On the opening of navigation in the spring of 1848, there were on the entire length of the lakes, 95 steamers, 45 propellers, 5 barks, 93 brigs, 548 schooners, and 128 …What A Change! - The number of steamboats on the Upper Lakes, up to the year 1825, was one! On the opening of navigation in the spring of 1848, there …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), Thurs., June 25, 1851The Editor of the Utica Gazette, Doct. Potter, who is out on a pleasure and fishing excursion, thus writes home to his paper: We left Oswego at 8 o'clock this morning on board the crack boat of the lake, the Ontario, one of the excellent line, some of whose managers, …The Editor of the Utica Gazette, Doct. Potter, who is out on a pleasure and fishing excursion, thus writes home to his paper: We left Oswego at 8 o'clock this …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), May 14, 1855Attempted Suicide. - Mrs. Mary Ray , wife of Thomas Ray , boatswain of the Revenue Cutter on this lake last year, now on the steamer Corwin , Survey Service, at Key West, ...Attempted Suicide. - Mrs. Mary Ray , wife of Thomas Ray , boatswain of the Revenue Cutter on this lake last year, now on the steamer Corwin , Survey Service, …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), Tues., April 22, 1850Severe Thunder Storm. - A brisk and brilliant April shower came off early yesterday morning. The wind was in the South and for successive hours the rain, at intervals, fell in profusion. The lightning was very vivid, but the thunder was truly sublime. The PropellerSevere Thunder Storm. - A brisk and brilliant April shower came off early yesterday morning. The wind was in the South and for successive hours the rain, at intervals, fell …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), May 29, 1850
Moving Vessels Over Land. - The Lake Superior Journal of the 15th thus de the movements of a Propeller. It says: The Propeller Manhattan is fairly underway on her land trip ...Moving Vessels Over Land. - The Lake Superior Journal of the 15th thus de the movements of a Propeller. It says: The Propeller Manhattan is fairly underway on her land …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), Sat., June 8, 1850
Salt from Turk's Island . - Yesterday there was an entire boat load of Turk's island salt unloading at Doolittle & Mollison 's dock, to be shipped forSalt from Turk's Island . - Yesterday there was an entire boat load of Turk's island salt unloading at Doolittle & Mollison 's dock, to be shipped forMaritime History of the Great Lakes- Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), Wed., Oct. 2, 1850
The Gale of Saturday, on Lake Ontario , was the severest of the season, to the violence of which, a large number of vessels were exposed. We have heard of no serious disaster except the melancholy loss of the schoonerThe Gale of Saturday, on Lake Ontario , was the severest of the season, to the violence of which, a large number of vessels were exposed. We have heard of …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), Fri., Oct. 5, 1866
The Balloon Accounted For - A Narrow Escape. - The Rochester Democrat says: On Tuesday Prof. Squires was to make a balloon ascension at Albion , and ...The Balloon Accounted For - A Narrow Escape. - The Rochester Democrat says: On Tuesday Prof. Squires was to make a balloon ascension at Albion , and ...Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), May 9, 1850
Business On The Docks. - The harbor is crowded with Steamers, Propellers and Canal Boats. They come in from New York, Troy, and from Albany, by Canal, and from the Upper Lakes, and the Canadian ports, by lake, on the North and on the West. The docks are crowded with …Business On The Docks. - The harbor is crowded with Steamers, Propellers and Canal Boats. They come in from New York, Troy, and from Albany, by Canal, and from the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), June 5, 1850
The Horse Boat is almost ready to get up steam for Sodus Bay. Old sorrel is having an extra peck of oats, and his iron-gray yoke-fellow will have additional cat-feed prior to the first experimental trip. Would it not be well to have the inspector of boilers take a look …The Horse Boat is almost ready to get up steam for Sodus Bay. Old sorrel is having an extra peck of oats, and his iron-gray yoke-fellow will have additional cat-feed …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), June 29, 1850
Evening Promenade On The Lake. - The Piers are used for the double purpose of pleasure and utility. They protect the harbor from the severity of storms, and they furnish a most refreshing and beautiful promenade during the sultry evenings of summer. it is only to be feared that they …Evening Promenade On The Lake. - The Piers are used for the double purpose of pleasure and utility. They protect the harbor from the severity of storms, and they furnish …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), Mon., April 25, 1859
"Marine News" The schooner Northerner, Capt. Disbro, bound from Ogdensburgh to the Genesee river, was out in the gale of Saturday. She left the St. Lawrence Saturday morning, and after having been out a few hours, snowing hard, with the wind gradually increading and the sea ..."Marine News" The schooner Northerner, Capt. Disbro, bound from Ogdensburgh to the Genesee river, was out in the gale of Saturday. She left the St. Lawrence Saturday morning, and after …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), Tuesday, Oct. 12, 1858
The Osprey was built at Sandusky, Ohio in 1853 and was 247 tons. W.T. Richmond, Buffalo, listed as last owner in enrollment records, April 24, 1858.The Osprey was built at Sandusky, Ohio in 1853 and was 247 tons. W.T. Richmond, Buffalo, listed as last owner in enrollment records, April 24, 1858.Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), Friday, Oct. 4, 1850
The Storm of Wednesday. - Among the vessels which grounded while entering the harbor in the gale of Wednesday was the schooner Scotland with a cargo of wheat. She lay for a time exposed to the action of the waves, thumping on the bottom, so that ...The Storm of Wednesday. - Among the vessels which grounded while entering the harbor in the gale of Wednesday was the schooner Scotland with a cargo of wheat. She lay …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), Sat., July 25, 1863
New Vessel. - A new vessel will be launched from the ship-yard of George Goble , Esq., on Monday forenoon next, which for symmetry and staunchness of build will compare favorably with any sailing craft on our inland waters. She is named ...New Vessel. - A new vessel will be launched from the ship-yard of George Goble , Esq., on Monday forenoon next, which for symmetry and staunchness of build will compare …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), Sept. 16, 1850
From the Detroit Tribune . Horrible Sufferings - Starvation - Man eating his hand - Shipwreck on Lake Michigan We are indebted to Capt.From the Detroit Tribune . Horrible Sufferings - Starvation - Man eating his hand - Shipwreck on Lake Michigan We are indebted to Capt. Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), Sat., July 20, 1850
Oswego . - A correspondent of the Syracuse Journal writing from Oswego under date of the 17th inst., says: "It is five or six years since I lasted visited this place; yet there has been very ...Oswego . - A correspondent of the Syracuse Journal writing from Oswego under date of the 17th inst., says: "It is five or six years since I lasted visited this …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), January 8, 1864
List of Vessels laid up at American Ports on Lake Ontario and the River St. Lawrence. We are indebted to Capt. Wm. Williams, Marine Inspector of Board of Lake Underwriters, for a list of vessels laid up at the various ports on this side of Lake Ontario and the River …List of Vessels laid up at American Ports on Lake Ontario and the River St. Lawrence. We are indebted to Capt. Wm. Williams, Marine Inspector of Board of Lake Underwriters, …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), Sat. May 8, 1858
Capt. John T. Trowbridge We regret to announce to our readers the death of Capt. John T. Trowbridge, an old and respected citizen, for many years identified with the commercial interests of Oswego and Rochester, which took place in Racine County, Wisconsin, to which place he ...Capt. John T. Trowbridge We regret to announce to our readers the death of Capt. John T. Trowbridge, an old and respected citizen, for many years identified with the commercial …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), 17 Apr 1861
Among the vessels driven ashore in the great gale of last fall was the barque Tornado. She was laden with a cargo of corn from Chicago to Kingston, and was beached at South Bay, head of Wolfe Island, where she has remained during the winter. On Friday noon last the …Among the vessels driven ashore in the great gale of last fall was the barque Tornado. She was laden with a cargo of corn from Chicago to Kingston, and was …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), May 29, 1850