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- Star of the North (Barge), U22360, adrift, 9 Nov 1872Reason: adrift Lives: nil Remarks: RecoveredReason: adrift Lives: nil Remarks: RecoveredMaritime History of the Great Lakes
- Kentucky (Barge), U14044, adrift & waterlogged, 9 Nov 1872Reason: adrift & waterlogged Remarks: RecoveredReason: adrift & waterlogged Remarks: RecoveredMaritime History of the Great Lakes
- Nile (Steamboat), collision, 23 Jul 1844Reason: collision Lives: nil Remarks: RepairedReason: collision Lives: nil Remarks: RepairedMaritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego (Propeller), collision, 23 Jul 1844Reason: collision Lives: nil Remarks: RepairedReason: collision Lives: nil Remarks: RepairedMaritime History of the Great Lakes
- Compound (Propeller), disabled machinery, 1 Nov 1874Reason: disabled machinery Lives: nil Remarks: RepairedReason: disabled machinery Lives: nil Remarks: RepairedMaritime History of the Great Lakes
- Lottie (Scow), storm damage, 1 Nov 1869Reason: storm damage Remarks: RepairedReason: storm damage Remarks: RepairedMaritime History of the Great Lakes
- Gleanor (Schooner), sunk, 28 Sep 1840Reason: sunk Lives: 4 Freight: corn Remarks: Total lossReason: sunk Lives: 4 Freight: corn Remarks: Total lossMaritime History of the Great Lakes
- Rochester (Steamboat), leak, 22 Nov 1841Reason: leak Lives: nil Remarks: RepairedReason: leak Lives: nil Remarks: RepairedMaritime History of the Great Lakes
- Sir C. T. Van Straubenzie (Schooner), C75632, sunk by collision, 27 Sep 1909Reason: sunk by collision Remarks: Total lossReason: sunk by collision Remarks: Total lossMaritime History of the Great Lakes
- City of Erie (Steamboat), U127242, collision, 27 Sep 1910Reason: collision Remarks: RepairedReason: collision Remarks: RepairedMaritime History of the Great Lakes
- Plain Dealer (Cleveland, OH), 10 Apr 1854The May Queen , on her way to Detroit, Saturday night, when a few miles from Point au Pelee, broke one of her shafts, between the arms of the wheel. Fortunately, the Cleveland was near at hand, on her way down, and took her in tow, arriving here about nine …The May Queen , on her way to Detroit, Saturday night, when a few miles from Point au Pelee, broke one of her shafts, between the arms of the wheel. …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Burning of the ErieLloyd, James T., Lloyd's Steamboat Directory and Disasters on the Western Waters... (1856), 1856, 121-26 Burning of the Erie. This magnificent steamer, Capt. Titus, commander, was destroyed by fire, on Lake Erie, on the 16th day of August, 1841, by which calamity more than one hundred and seventy-five persons lost their lives. The following account is given of the origin of this ...Lloyd, James T., Lloyd's Steamboat Directory and Disasters on the Western Waters... (1856), 1856, 121-26 Burning of the Erie. This magnificent steamer, Capt. Titus, commander, was destroyed by fire, on Lake Erie, on the 16th day of August, 1841, by which calamity more than one …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Burning of the G. P. GriffithLloyd, James T., Lloyd's Steamboat Directory and Disasters on the Western Waters..., 17 Jun 1850, 261-65 BURNING OF THE G. P. GRIFFITH The fine steamer G. P. Griffith took fire on Lake Erie, about twenty miles below Cleveland, and was burnt to the water's edge, on June 17, 1850. The passengers were all in their berths when the alarm of fire was given, about three o'clock …Lloyd, James T., Lloyd's Steamboat Directory and Disasters on the Western Waters..., 17 Jun 1850, 261-65 BURNING OF THE G. P. GRIFFITH The fine steamer G. P. Griffith took fire on Lake Erie, about twenty miles below Cleveland, and was burnt to the water's edge, on …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Explosion of the AmericaLloyd, James T., Lloyd's Steamboat Directory and Disasters on the Western Waters..., 31 Jul 1850, 261-65 EXPLOSION OF THE AMERICA This afflictive event took place on Lake Erie, July 31, 1850. The head of one of the starboard boilers blew off, turning the boiler deck upside down, raising the upper deck about four feet, and making all the central part of the boat a complete wreck. …Lloyd, James T., Lloyd's Steamboat Directory and Disasters on the Western Waters..., 31 Jul 1850, 261-65 EXPLOSION OF THE AMERICA This afflictive event took place on Lake Erie, July 31, 1850. The head of one of the starboard boilers blew off, turning the boiler deck upside …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Wealth and power westwardNiles Weekly Register, 7 Oct 1826, p. 87 WEALTH AND POWER WESTWARD. We meet with the following in the papers without knowing whence it was derived, but presume the information which it gives is nearly correct. Commerce of Lake Erie -- American side. Steam brig Superior built at Buffalo 346 tons; steam boat Henry ...Niles Weekly Register, 7 Oct 1826, p. 87 WEALTH AND POWER WESTWARD. We meet with the following in the papers without knowing whence it was derived, but presume the information which it gives is nearly correct. Commerce of …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Watered Walnut of the NEW BRUNSWICK: Schooner Days CLVIII (158)Snider, C. H. J., Toronto Telegram (Toronto, ON), 20 Oct 1934 Watered Walnut of the NEW BRUNSWICK Schooner Days CLVIII (158) SINCE Mrs. Margaret Campbell Goodman, deep water diver, lady salvager, and advertising expert, entered the news columns this month by locating the wreck of the schooner New Brunswick, ...Snider, C. H. J., Toronto Telegram (Toronto, ON), 20 Oct 1934 Watered Walnut of the NEW BRUNSWICK Schooner Days CLVIII (158) SINCE Mrs. Margaret Campbell Goodman, deep water diver, lady salvager, and advertising expert, entered the news columns this month by …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Daily Commercial Register (Sandusky, OH), 26 Jul 1854The steamer Mississippi on her up trip, yesterday met with a little mishap when off Cleveland, breaking the "follower" of the engine, which compelled her going into Cleveland for repairs. Nothing further resulted from the break than a detention of the very large [ al] of ...The steamer Mississippi on her up trip, yesterday met with a little mishap when off Cleveland, breaking the "follower" of the engine, which compelled her going into Cleveland for repairs. …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Commerce of Lake ErieNew York Spectator (New York, NY), 25 Dec 1827, p. 1 From the Buffalo Journal Commerce of Lake Erie .--By a statement furnished by the officers of the Custom-House, at this port, and published in the Gazette, it appears that the number of American vessels employed in the commerce of the upper Lakes, ...New York Spectator (New York, NY), 25 Dec 1827, p. 1 From the Buffalo Journal Commerce of Lake Erie .--By a statement furnished by the officers of the Custom-House, at this port, and published in the Gazette, it appears that the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Timber Lost 80 Years Rates "KEEP OFF" Sign: Schooner Days, CCCCX (410)Snider, C. H. J., Toronto Telegram (Toronto, ON), 19 Aug 1939 Timber Lost 80 Years Rates "KEEP OFF" Sign Schooner Days, CCCCX (410) By C. H. J. Snider TlME does fly fast! It seems as though it was only last fall that a ruddy-complexioned lady walked into the office of Schooner ...Snider, C. H. J., Toronto Telegram (Toronto, ON), 19 Aug 1939 Timber Lost 80 Years Rates "KEEP OFF" Sign Schooner Days, CCCCX (410) By C. H. J. Snider TlME does fly fast! It seems as though it was only last fall …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Nightmare - Come True: Schooner Days CXXIII (123)Snider, C. H. J., Toronto Telegram (Toronto, ON), 27 Jan 1934 Nightmare - Come True Schooner Days CXXIII (123) FIFTY YEARS AGO come next July I did the hardest work I have ever done. That was hoping to raise the James R. Benson. She was a big topsail schooner of the old Welland Canal type, with three ...Snider, C. H. J., Toronto Telegram (Toronto, ON), 27 Jan 1934 Nightmare - Come True Schooner Days CXXIII (123) FIFTY YEARS AGO come next July I did the hardest work I have ever done. That was hoping to raise the James …Maritime History of the Great Lakes