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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), March 19, 1849Sailing Regulations on the Lakes The sailing regulations, adopted by the masters and owners of vessels on the Lakes, at a meeting held in the city of Buffalo in the winter of 1847, have been acknowledged by Congress and enacted into law with heavy penalties. -- It is a highly …Sailing Regulations on the Lakes The sailing regulations, adopted by the masters and owners of vessels on the Lakes, at a meeting held in the city of Buffalo in the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), Mon., April 16, 1849The Gale. - The wind has blown from West and North West for the last sixty hours, with slight variations and without abatement, accompanied with snow squalls and with a sufficient degree of cold to cover vessels with ice, where exposed to the dashing waters and raging ...The Gale. - The wind has blown from West and North West for the last sixty hours, with slight variations and without abatement, accompanied with snow squalls and with a …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), March 19, 1849The Lake is open, (it has not been closed,) the harbor and river are open, the ice banks are fast disappearing from the pier and beach. the hum of preparation is heard at the docks, the vessels and the ship-yards, giving promise of the speedy resumption of business on the …The Lake is open, (it has not been closed,) the harbor and river are open, the ice banks are fast disappearing from the pier and beach. the hum of preparation …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Buffalo Commercial Advertiser (Buffalo, NY), Saturday, October 6, 1849, page 2The Cleveland Herald, 3rd. inst.,says, as the propeller HERCULES was coming up last night, when off Fairport, she nearly came in collision with a three masted schooner, supposed to be the Canadian schooner GILMOUR. The captain hailed the HERCULES, said he was in a sinking condition, and wished ...The Cleveland Herald, 3rd. inst.,says, as the propeller HERCULES was coming up last night, when off Fairport, she nearly came in collision with a three masted schooner, supposed to be …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Buffalo Courier, Wednesday, June 20, 1849New steamer, WYOMING, 128 feet long, 16 wide on deck, drawing 12 inches water, about a hundred tons burden, and driven by two engines of 40 horse power each, has just been finished at Tunkhannock, and now runs between that place and Owego, on the Susquehanna river. -- Havana Rep. …New steamer, WYOMING, 128 feet long, 16 wide on deck, drawing 12 inches water, about a hundred tons burden, and driven by two engines of 40 horse power each, has …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Daily Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), Friday April 13,1849.Marine List Arrived--- April 13 Str. Niagara Childs LewistonMarine List Arrived--- April 13 Str. Niagara Childs LewistonMaritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), Monday, April 9, 1849
Advertisement Supposedly this is the ship that some say never existed which we think is the "Vandalia." Cochran was from Hamilton, Ont. and owned this vessel at the time.Advertisement Supposedly this is the ship that some say never existed which we think is the "Vandalia." Cochran was from Hamilton, Ont. and owned this vessel at the time.Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), 31 Mar 1849
Steamboat Lines and Appointments for the Season of 1849. We give below the various steamboat lines running in the Chicago trade, and to different points from this city, for which we are indebted for much of the information, to the Buffalo Express. We have endeavored to give the ...Steamboat Lines and Appointments for the Season of 1849. We give below the various steamboat lines running in the Chicago trade, and to different points from this city, for which …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), 7 May 1849
*Port Huron **At Black R. (now Lorain ), Ohio R.C. Bristol, author of the letter extracted below, was a pioneer Lake Michigan skipper, shipbuilder and vessel owner. His commands included the brig JOHN KENZIE, the steamer NEW YORK and the schooner FLORIDA. In 1843 he built the famous steamer INDEPENDENCE …*Port Huron **At Black R. (now Lorain ), Ohio R.C. Bristol, author of the letter extracted below, was a pioneer Lake Michigan skipper, shipbuilder and vessel owner. His commands included …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Daily British Whig (Kingston, ON), Sept. 22, 1849
p.2 steamer Cherokee back in port, Lt. Davis in command. The U.S. armed schooner Harrison, Capt. Knapp, is paying a friendly visit to this port. She is a very handsome little vessel, and her crew are a very gentlemanly set of fellows. They have been very attentive to all ...p.2 steamer Cherokee back in port, Lt. Davis in command. The U.S. armed schooner Harrison, Capt. Knapp, is paying a friendly visit to this port. She is a very handsome …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Daily British Whig (Kingston, ON), Sept. 24, 1849
p.2 THE REGATTA. On Tuesday the Regatta took place. An earnest but unsuccessful attempt was made in the morning of that day by several gentlemen deeply interested in the well doing of the Provincial Show, to postpone it until Friday. The consequence was ...p.2 THE REGATTA. On Tuesday the Regatta took place. An earnest but unsuccessful attempt was made in the morning of that day by several gentlemen deeply interested in the well …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Daily British Whig (Kingston, ON), Sept. 25, 1849
(from bound volume of originals at Queen's University - Special Collections) p.2 Port of Kingston. Sept. 22nd - Str. Cataract, Oswego, gen. cargo. Sept. 24th - Schr. Highland Chief, Darlington, 830 bbls. flour, H. & S. Jones. Schr. ...(from bound volume of originals at Queen's University - Special Collections) p.2 Port of Kingston. Sept. 22nd - Str. Cataract, Oswego, gen. cargo. Sept. 24th - Schr. Highland Chief, Darlington, …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Daily British Whig (Kingston, ON), Sept. 27, 1849
p.2 Port of Kingston. Sept. 22nd - Str. Cataract, Oswego, gen. cargo. Str. Ontario, Ogdensburgh, passengers and baggage. Sept. 24th - Schr. Sophia, Chicago, corn, wheat, and gen. cargo, R. Gaskin and others. Schr. Highland Chief, ...p.2 Port of Kingston. Sept. 22nd - Str. Cataract, Oswego, gen. cargo. Str. Ontario, Ogdensburgh, passengers and baggage. Sept. 24th - Schr. Sophia, Chicago, corn, wheat, and gen. cargo, R. …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Daily British Whig (Kingston, ON), Sept. 28, 1849
p.2 Port of Kingston. Sept. 26th - Str. Ontario, Oswego, gen. cargo. Str. Bay State, Ogdensburgh, passengers and baggage. Schr. Lord Durham, Darlington, 2000 bushels wheat, 200 bbls. flour, H. & S. Jones. Sept. 27th - Schr. Lady ...p.2 Port of Kingston. Sept. 26th - Str. Ontario, Oswego, gen. cargo. Str. Bay State, Ogdensburgh, passengers and baggage. Schr. Lord Durham, Darlington, 2000 bushels wheat, 200 bbls. flour, H. …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Daily British Whig (Kingston, ON), Sept. 29, 1849
p.2 The steamer Franklin was seized by the Canadian authorities at Round Island, in the Straits of St. Mary, for an alleged violation of the Revenue laws. She landed provisions and stores for the inhabitants of that Island, which has heretofore been considered American ...p.2 The steamer Franklin was seized by the Canadian authorities at Round Island, in the Straits of St. Mary, for an alleged violation of the Revenue laws. She landed provisions …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Daily British Whig (Kingston, ON), Oct. 1, 1849
p.2 THE ANNUAL BARRIEFIELD REGATTA. A meeting is called this afternoon at Lane's Tavern, Barriefield Hill, to form a Barriefield Regatta Club. The time was when every year a pleasant Regatta took place on the calm waters below the Cataraqui Bridge, ...p.2 THE ANNUAL BARRIEFIELD REGATTA. A meeting is called this afternoon at Lane's Tavern, Barriefield Hill, to form a Barriefield Regatta Club. The time was when every year a pleasant …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Daily British Whig (Kingston, ON), Oct. 2, 1849
p.3 Port of Kingston. Sept. 29th - Str. Niagara, Ogdensburgh, passengers and baggage. Str. Bay State, Lewiston, gen. cargo. Schr. Europe, Port Credit, 7461 bush. wheat, J. Walker. ...p.3 Port of Kingston. Sept. 29th - Str. Niagara, Ogdensburgh, passengers and baggage. Str. Bay State, Lewiston, gen. cargo. Schr. Europe, Port Credit, 7461 bush. wheat, J. Walker. ...Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Daily British Whig (Kingston, ON), Oct. 5, 1849
p.2 Another Arrival From the Far West - The Schr. Governor, from Toledo, Ohio, arrived on Wednesday, and is now lying at Fairbanks and Allison's wharf. The distance is 3000 miles, and the voyage was accomplished in 30 days. This fore-and-aft which has crossed the Inland Seas, is ...p.2 Another Arrival From the Far West - The Schr. Governor, from Toledo, Ohio, arrived on Wednesday, and is now lying at Fairbanks and Allison's wharf. The distance is 3000 …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Daily British Whig (Kingston, ON), Oct. 8, 1849
p.2 LETTERS FROM THE EDITOR - No. I - trip through Rideau Canal; some description of Smiths Falls and Perth; also discusses the Rideau Canal - yearly expenses not close to being met by revenue from a few steamers, scows and lumber rafts.p.2 LETTERS FROM THE EDITOR - No. I - trip through Rideau Canal; some description of Smiths Falls and Perth; also discusses the Rideau Canal - yearly expenses not close …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), Monday, April 9, 1849