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- Western Herald (Sandwich, ON), Wednesday, June 1, 1842
The ERIE. -- It is understood that the steamer STAR has been engaged for the purpose of recovering, if possible, the engine of the lost ERIE. The location where it sunk has been tolerably well marked out, and the prospect is, that the undertaking will ... The ERIE. -- It is understood that the steamer STAR has been engaged for the purpose of recovering, if possible, the engine of the lost ERIE. The location where it …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Mail (Toronto, ON), Saturday, April 12, 1879 An Interesting Relic. A Rocking Chair Made from the Keel of Vessel Built Sixty Years Ago. The sailing packet Duke of Richmond, 70 tons burthen, launched spring, 1820, at the foot of Frederick street, York; owned and sailed by Capt. Edward Oates; December, 1826, bound from ... An Interesting Relic. A Rocking Chair Made from the Keel of Vessel Built Sixty Years Ago. The sailing packet Duke of Richmond, 70 tons burthen, launched spring, 1820, at the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Cobourg Star (Cobourg, ON), Wednesday, November 25, 1835 The BIRMINGHAM, late the UNITED KINGDOM steam boat, was driven from her moorings at Oswego, and struck the shoals. She was only partly laden at the time, having on board 100 barrels of salt and about 15 tons of merchandise. The BIRMINGHAM, late the UNITED KINGDOM steam boat, was driven from her moorings at Oswego, and struck the shoals. She was only partly laden at the time, having on board …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Kingston Chronicle (Kingston, ON), Nov. 3, 1820
Wreck of the Asp (Letter dated Richland, N. Y. , Oct. 16, 1820, from James F. Wright, Oswego, county coroner and district attorney, to Thomas Racey of Niagara, owner of the vessel). Dear Sir: The schooner Asp , commanded by Capt. Prosser, was wrecked near the ... Wreck of the Asp (Letter dated Richland, N. Y. , Oct. 16, 1820, from James F. Wright, Oswego, county coroner and district attorney, to Thomas Racey of Niagara, owner of …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Oswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), Wed., Sept. 18, 1839
New Steamboat. - The steamer Great Britain, on her last trip up the lake, had in tow the new boat Ontario, which was launched at Prescott on the 7th inst. She is taken to Niagara, where she is to receive her engines and be completed. The Ontario is a beautiful … New Steamboat. - The steamer Great Britain, on her last trip up the lake, had in tow the new boat Ontario, which was launched at Prescott on the 7th inst. …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Oswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), Friday, Nov. 7, 1884 Thrilling Experience. _____ The Schooner Agnes Hope Becomes Waterlogged off this Port and is Abandoned by Her Crew. The captain of the schooner Jessie ... Thrilling Experience. _____ The Schooner Agnes Hope Becomes Waterlogged off this Port and is Abandoned by Her Crew. The captain of the schooner Jessie ...Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Western Herald (Sandwich, ON), Tuesday, October 16, 1838 The hermaphrodite schooner ' BROCK,' lost two of her guns during a little squall on Lake Huron, a short time ago, which, it appears, were not secured against such an emergency, doubtless, owing to the supposition by the salt water gentleman who commands the vessel, ... The hermaphrodite schooner ' BROCK,' lost two of her guns during a little squall on Lake Huron, a short time ago, which, it appears, were not secured against such an …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Western Herald (Sandwich, ON), Thursday, June 13, 1839 The Steamboat CYNTHIA. -- Which was burnt last autumn between this and Amherstburgh, part of whose hull and engine was saved from the devouring elements, last week made her appearance in our waters, having come from Chatham, entirely renovated, resucitated, altered, amended, ... The Steamboat CYNTHIA. -- Which was burnt last autumn between this and Amherstburgh, part of whose hull and engine was saved from the devouring elements, last week made her appearance …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Western Herald (Sandwich, ON), Wednesday, September 18, 1839 (From the Detroit Free Press, Sept. 3.) DESTRUCTION OF THE STEAMBOAT "GREAT WESTERN." About half past seven o'clock on Sunday evening, after our Monday's paper was put to press, our city was thrown into great excitement by a cry ... (From the Detroit Free Press, Sept. 3.) DESTRUCTION OF THE STEAMBOAT "GREAT WESTERN." About half past seven o'clock on Sunday evening, after our Monday's paper was put to press, our …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Western Herald (Sandwich, ON), Friday, May 20, 1842 LAUNCH. -- The large scow built by the Messrs. Eberts, was launched on Thursday last; a large crowd of people was assembled to witness the entrance of this fine vessel into her natural element. Their patience, however, was pretty well tried as the launch did not take place before evening; … LAUNCH. -- The large scow built by the Messrs. Eberts, was launched on Thursday last; a large crowd of people was assembled to witness the entrance of this fine vessel …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Western Herald (Sandwich, ON), Thursday, August 11, 1842 IRON STEAMER. -- An iron steamer for the use of the Royal Navy, on Lake Ontario, has lately arrived out from Home. It came, of course, in pieces, but the Government having sent out competent persons, it is to be put up forthwith. In the same vessel which brought out … IRON STEAMER. -- An iron steamer for the use of the Royal Navy, on Lake Ontario, has lately arrived out from Home. It came, of course, in pieces, but the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Canadian Emigrant (Sandwich, ON), Thursday, December 1, 1831 The boiler of the steam boat CYGNET, on her passage between Alexandria and Potomac Creek about 16 miles from the former place exploded. The accident proved less fatal than could have been expected; but one individual perished. (Adv.)THE CANADA ... The boiler of the steam boat CYGNET, on her passage between Alexandria and Potomac Creek about 16 miles from the former place exploded. The accident proved less fatal than could …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Canadian Emigrant (Sandwich, ON), Saturday, June 2, 1832 The IROQUOIS. — This boat, which is to ply between Prescott, and the head of the Long Sault, was towed from Gananoque to Prescott, on Wednesday the 9th. Inst., by the Sir James Kempt, where she is to be finished. The Grenville Gazette says, -- "her length is ... The IROQUOIS. — This boat, which is to ply between Prescott, and the head of the Long Sault, was towed from Gananoque to Prescott, on Wednesday the 9th. Inst., by …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Rochester Advertiser (Rochester, NY), Mon., April 20, 1850 Wreck of a Genesee Steamer -- We understand that Mr. Snow, of the lake House, and some other gentlemen residing at the mouth of the Genesee River, purchased a few days since a fine little steamer called the Utica, at Sackets Harbor, designed to be used on our River and … Wreck of a Genesee Steamer -- We understand that Mr. Snow, of the lake House, and some other gentlemen residing at the mouth of the Genesee River, purchased a few …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Catharines Journal (St. Catharines, ON), February 8, 1840 The schooner Victor, of Buffalo, is supposed to have been lost on Lake Erie, about the last of Nov. with all on board. The schooner Victor, of Buffalo, is supposed to have been lost on Lake Erie, about the last of Nov. with all on board.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Tribune (Detroit, MI), 18 Jun, 1876 Capt. Henry Bunday and his succession of "floating bethels" were a fixture on the lakes for decades. Capt. Henry Bunday and his succession of "floating bethels" were a fixture on the lakes for decades.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Catharines Constitutional (St. Catharines, ON), December 5, 1855 The weather continues remarkably mild and open, and, unlike ordinary seasons, dry and pleasant. The navigation too, instead of being clogged and impeded by frost, snow and ice, is as free and easy as in mid-summer and bids fair to remain so till Christmas. A large number of vessels daily … The weather continues remarkably mild and open, and, unlike ordinary seasons, dry and pleasant. The navigation too, instead of being clogged and impeded by frost, snow and ice, is as …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Catharines Journal (St. Catharines, ON), June 21, 1838 Rise Of Water On Lake Erie - The Cleveland Herald mentions the fact that the waters of Lake Erie, at that point, are at least three and a half feet highter than they were three years ago, and eighteen inches above the level of last year. A similar rise has … Rise Of Water On Lake Erie - The Cleveland Herald mentions the fact that the waters of Lake Erie, at that point, are at least three and a half feet …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Catharines Constitutional (St. Catharines, ON), August 6, 1856 Pleasure Excursion To Toronto Amongst the forthcoming pleasures in store for our townspeople may be noted the projected pleasure excursion of the Sons Of Temperance, which comes off on the 22nd inst.. Having chartered the Welland, and secured the services of a brass and quadrille ... Pleasure Excursion To Toronto Amongst the forthcoming pleasures in store for our townspeople may be noted the projected pleasure excursion of the Sons Of Temperance, which comes off on the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Catharines Constitutional (St. Catharines, ON), August 27, 1856 The Welland - Gross Falsehood We were somewhat surprised to see our neighbor of the Journal permit some unprincipled scamp to communicate through its columns base innuendoes against Capt. Hamilton by maintaining that the burning of the steamer Welland was but the natural ... The Welland - Gross Falsehood We were somewhat surprised to see our neighbor of the Journal permit some unprincipled scamp to communicate through its columns base innuendoes against Capt. Hamilton …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
