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- Letter, J. A. Seasmith to A Wendell, 9 June 1840Chicago, Ill. 9 June 1840 Dear Sir The schr. Jefferson of Sandusky is now bound to Mackinac with a load of staves & Flour. her last papers were obtained at Detroit, and a short time after they were obtained they were destoryed by the micr or fats. I shall soon …Chicago, Ill. 9 June 1840 Dear Sir The schr. Jefferson of Sandusky is now bound to Mackinac with a load of staves & Flour. her last papers were obtained at …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Schooner, George Canning, Correspondence, 13 Sep 1836"J. B. Vallee to Abraham Wendell re George Canning. Special permit to land lumber at Chicago from River Sable, Upper Canada and entered at Black River (Port Huron). Additional lumber form St. Joseph Island to Chicago by Rufus Cotton, owner of the lumber and the George Canning. Coasting Act""J. B. Vallee to Abraham Wendell re George Canning. Special permit to land lumber at Chicago from River Sable, Upper Canada and entered at Black River (Port Huron). Additional lumber …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Treasury Department, Fifth Auditor's Office, Letter, 31 May 1831Approves tenders for lighthouses at mouth of Chicago River, St. Joseph's River, out Thunder Bay Island, and buoys on St. Clair Flats. Photocopy of the original.Approves tenders for lighthouses at mouth of Chicago River, St. Joseph's River, out Thunder Bay Island, and buoys on St. Clair Flats. Photocopy of the original.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Thomas Fitzgerald to Abraham Wendell, letter, 4 January 1834In my last quarterly return I expected to discontinue my light by the 1st of December & consequently so made my return. But the "Chicago Packet" continued to run between this & Chicago for some time afterwards and I thought it my duty to keep up my light and done …In my last quarterly return I expected to discontinue my light by the 1st of December & consequently so made my return. But the "Chicago Packet" continued to run between …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Treasury Department, Fifth Auditor's Office, Letter, 15 March 1831Announces appropriations for lighthouses at mouth of Chicago River, St. Joseph's River, out Thunder Bay Island, light boat for Straits of Mackinac, and buoys on St. Clair Flats.Announces appropriations for lighthouses at mouth of Chicago River, St. Joseph's River, out Thunder Bay Island, light boat for Straits of Mackinac, and buoys on St. Clair Flats.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Explosion of the Propeller FossDetroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), 1 Jul 1860, p. 4 EXPLOSION OF THE PROPELLER FOSS.--The propeller R. H. Foss, which left this port evening before last for Muskegon, exploded her boiler when about fifteen miles out. She was running under only 75 pounds of steam at the time, and no cause can be assigned for the explosion. One fireman was …Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), 1 Jul 1860, p. 4 EXPLOSION OF THE PROPELLER FOSS.--The propeller R. H. Foss, which left this port evening before last for Muskegon, exploded her boiler when about fifteen miles out. She was running under …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- The Wreck of the Propeller Globe -- Another Body FoundChicago Tribune (Chicago, IL), 18 Mar 1861, p. 1 THE WRECK OF THE PROPELLER GLOBE -- ANOTHER BODY FOUND -- There was quite a crowd of spectators gathered throughout Saturday, to watch the progress and process of operations about the sunken wreck of the ill-fated propeller Globe at Hale's Dock, near Wells street bridge. Martin Quigley ...Chicago Tribune (Chicago, IL), 18 Mar 1861, p. 1 THE WRECK OF THE PROPELLER GLOBE -- ANOTHER BODY FOUND -- There was quite a crowd of spectators gathered throughout Saturday, to watch the progress and process of operations about …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Marine IntelligenceChicago Tribune (Chicago, IL), 25 Apr 1863, p. 4 Marine Intelligence ... The schooner Millard Fillmore, when off Sheboygan, about 3 o'clock yesterday morning, was struck on the port bow by a white vessel bound down, name unknown. They were both together about an hour before they could be disengaged. captain. Knight, of the ...Chicago Tribune (Chicago, IL), 25 Apr 1863, p. 4 Marine Intelligence ... The schooner Millard Fillmore, when off Sheboygan, about 3 o'clock yesterday morning, was struck on the port bow by a white vessel bound down, name unknown. They …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Appalling CalamityChicago Tribune (Chicago, IL), 9 Nov 1860, p. 1 APPALLING CALAMITY _______ The Propeller Globe Blown Up. _______ Fearful Effects of the Explosion _______ Sixteen Lives Supposed Lost. _______ Seven Bodies Recovered _______ Particulars of the Catastrophe. _______ Scenes ...Chicago Tribune (Chicago, IL), 9 Nov 1860, p. 1 APPALLING CALAMITY _______ The Propeller Globe Blown Up. _______ Fearful Effects of the Explosion _______ Sixteen Lives Supposed Lost. _______ Seven Bodies Recovered _______ Particulars of the Catastrophe. _______ Scenes …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- The Catastrophe of the GlobeChicago Tribune (Chicago, IL), 10 Nov 1860, p. 1 The Catastrophe of the Globe The shocking casualty, the explosion of the propeller Globe, was still too fresh in mind yesterday, not to be the most prominent topic of attention and interest yesterday. Very many hair-breadth escapes are noted and brought forward. It is singular to ...Chicago Tribune (Chicago, IL), 10 Nov 1860, p. 1 The Catastrophe of the Globe The shocking casualty, the explosion of the propeller Globe, was still too fresh in mind yesterday, not to be the most prominent topic of attention …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Peshtigo HomicideKenosha Union, 26 Jul 1866 PESHTIGO HOMICIDE .-- A week ago, on board the bark Peshtigo, while she was lying a short distance from the mouth of the harbor of Chicago, a most terrible and fatal affray with knives took place between Patrick McCambridge, the mate of the vessel, and William Moor, one of the …Kenosha Union, 26 Jul 1866 PESHTIGO HOMICIDE .-- A week ago, on board the bark Peshtigo, while she was lying a short distance from the mouth of the harbor of Chicago, a most terrible and …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Peshtigo HomicideChicago Times (Chicago, IL), 20 Jul 1866 ANOTHER MURDER _______ Fatal Affray on Board the Bark Peshtigo _______ One Man Killed an Another Mortally Wounded _______ Full Details of the Horrible Tragedy _______ A terrible and fearful affray, a deadly conflict, such a one as seldom ...Chicago Times (Chicago, IL), 20 Jul 1866 ANOTHER MURDER _______ Fatal Affray on Board the Bark Peshtigo _______ One Man Killed an Another Mortally Wounded _______ Full Details of the Horrible Tragedy _______ A terrible and fearful …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Peshtigo HomicideChicago Times (Chicago, IL), 21 Jul 1866 THE PESHTIGO HOMICIDE _______ Inquest Upon the Body of the Mate. _______ Testimony of the Captain and Crew of the Vessel. _______ How the Affray Occurred. _______ The Jury Return a Verdict of Justifiable Homicide _______ Probability ...Chicago Times (Chicago, IL), 21 Jul 1866 THE PESHTIGO HOMICIDE _______ Inquest Upon the Body of the Mate. _______ Testimony of the Captain and Crew of the Vessel. _______ How the Affray Occurred. _______ The Jury Return …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- The Fatal Fight on the PeshtigoChicago Tribune (Chicago, IL), 21 Jul 1866 THE FATAL FIGHT ON THE "PESHTIGO." _______ Inquest on the Body of the Mate, McCambridge -- Details of the Affray -- a Fearful Encounter. _______ THE SURVIVOR EXONERATED BY THE JURY _______ The stabbing affray which occurred on Thursday evening on board ...Chicago Tribune (Chicago, IL), 21 Jul 1866 THE FATAL FIGHT ON THE "PESHTIGO." _______ Inquest on the Body of the Mate, McCambridge -- Details of the Affray -- a Fearful Encounter. _______ THE SURVIVOR EXONERATED BY THE …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Furnishing a Flotilla for the MississippiDaily Ohio Statesman (Columbus, OH), 15 May 1861, p. 1, column 3 Furnishing a Flotilla for the Mississippi CHICAGO, May 7, 1861 To the Hon. Simon Cameron Secretary of War, Washington: DEAR SIR:--We are the owners of six Steam Tugs, which we are using in towing vessels in and out of this harbor. We send a ...Daily Ohio Statesman (Columbus, OH), 15 May 1861, p. 1, column 3 Furnishing a Flotilla for the Mississippi CHICAGO, May 7, 1861 To the Hon. Simon Cameron Secretary of War, Washington: DEAR SIR:--We are the owners of six Steam Tugs, which we …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Goodrich Steamer Is At Bottom Of The LakeMilwaukee Journal, 4 Feb 1915 Goodrich Steamer Is At Bottom Of The Lake Iowa Is Lost Near Chicago; Crew Rescued Boat Caught In Ice Off The Harbor Entrance And Is Wrecked Captain And Crew Were Milwaukeeans There Was But One Passenger--All Walked Over Ice To Breakwater. Boat Was Insured- Had Ill Luck ...Milwaukee Journal, 4 Feb 1915 Goodrich Steamer Is At Bottom Of The Lake Iowa Is Lost Near Chicago; Crew Rescued Boat Caught In Ice Off The Harbor Entrance And Is Wrecked Captain And Crew Were …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- The Waterfront Cub: Schooner Days LVI (56)Snider, C. H. J., Toronto Telegram (Toronto, ON), 27 Aug 1932 THE WATERFRONT CUB Schooner Days LVI (56) We were talking last week about the Edward Blake, and her adventures after she came back from England. Aemilius Jarvis, by the way, Canada's greatest racing skipper, got his first sousing in salt water ...Snider, C. H. J., Toronto Telegram (Toronto, ON), 27 Aug 1932 THE WATERFRONT CUB Schooner Days LVI (56) We were talking last week about the Edward Blake, and her adventures after she came back from England. Aemilius Jarvis, by the way, …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Charles Mears (Propeller), U33602, collision, 1 May 1862Reason: collision Lives: nil Hull damage: $4,000 Freight: lumber Remarks: RaisedReason: collision Lives: nil Hull damage: $4,000 Freight: lumber Remarks: RaisedMaritime History of the Great Lakes
- Empire State (Propeller), collision, 1 May 1862Reason: collision Lives: nilReason: collision Lives: nilMaritime History of the Great Lakes
- Ajax (Propeller), collision, 1 Jul 1862Reason: collision Lives: 1Reason: collision Lives: 1Maritime History of the Great Lakes