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- Knows Every Treacherous Spot In St. Lawrence RapidsDown The Lane, The Standard-Freeholder (Cornwall, ON), 12 Jul 1935 If Captain Joseph Alfred Ouellette made any pretence of being an author and decided to write a book he might properly call it "Life On The St. Lawrence River." For Captain Ouellette has been travelling up and down the St. Lawrence longer than any living man and knows every nook …Down The Lane, The Standard-Freeholder (Cornwall, ON), 12 Jul 1935 If Captain Joseph Alfred Ouellette made any pretence of being an author and decided to write a book he might properly call it "Life On The St. Lawrence River." For …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Accident to AlgerianDown The Lane, The Standard-Freeholder (Cornwall, ON), 14 Aug 1939 [Excerpt from Down the Lane column by George Wilson from an 1894 copy of The Cornwall Freeholder] Accident To Algerian -- A rumor spread through Cornwall that the Richelieu & Ontario Navigation Company's steamer had struck a rock in the Longue Sault Rapids and was in a sinking condition led …Down The Lane, The Standard-Freeholder (Cornwall, ON), 14 Aug 1939 [Excerpt from Down the Lane column by George Wilson from an 1894 copy of The Cornwall Freeholder] Accident To Algerian -- A rumor spread through Cornwall that the Richelieu & …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- The Standard-Freeholder (Cornwall, ON), 11 Mar 1944[Excerpt from Down the Lane column by George Wilson from The Cornwall Freeholder of March 14, 1890] George Batten, formerly mate of the Richelieu and Ontario Navigation Company's steamer Algerian, well known in Cornwall, was promoted to the rank of captain.[Excerpt from Down the Lane column by George Wilson from The Cornwall Freeholder of March 14, 1890] George Batten, formerly mate of the Richelieu and Ontario Navigation Company's steamer Algerian, …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Enviable Navigation Record Set By Cornwall’s Capt. Mallette In The Days of Sailing VesselsWilson, George, The Standard-Freeholder (Cornwall, ON), 30 Aug 1941 Enviable Navigation Record Set By Cornwall's Capt. Mallette In The Days of Sailing Vessels Veteran Skipper Experienced Only One Minor Mishap In 43 Seasons of Sailing on the St. Lawrence River To have sailed the St. Lawrence River and Great Lakes for 43 seasons, always on ...Wilson, George, The Standard-Freeholder (Cornwall, ON), 30 Aug 1941 Enviable Navigation Record Set By Cornwall's Capt. Mallette In The Days of Sailing Vessels Veteran Skipper Experienced Only One Minor Mishap In 43 Seasons of Sailing on the St. Lawrence …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Veteran River Captain Relates Interesting Tales of Navigation And River Over 42-Year PeriodWilson, George, The Standard-Freeholder (Cornwall, ON), 11 Oct 1941 Down the Lane Veteran River Captain Relates Interesting Tales of Navigation And River Over 42-Year Period Capt. Raoul Lalonde Served Greater Part of His Sailing Days On Old Britannic Down The Lane had an interesting cruise up and down the St. Lawrence River and canals ...Wilson, George, The Standard-Freeholder (Cornwall, ON), 11 Oct 1941 Down the Lane Veteran River Captain Relates Interesting Tales of Navigation And River Over 42-Year Period Capt. Raoul Lalonde Served Greater Part of His Sailing Days On Old Britannic Down …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- The Standard-Freeholder (Cornwall, ON), 16 Oct 1943[Excerpt from Down the Lane column by George Wilson from The Cornwall Freeholder of October 16, 1885] The R. and O. steamers Algerian, Corsican, Corinthian, and Passport have gone into winter quarters at Sorel, Que.[Excerpt from Down the Lane column by George Wilson from The Cornwall Freeholder of October 16, 1885] The R. and O. steamers Algerian, Corsican, Corinthian, and Passport have gone into …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Western Herald (Sandwich, ON), Wednesday, May 10, 1841THE BROTHERS Ye steamers on the River Thames, Though great your fame -- and loved your names-- And so wonderful your speed; Take down your brooms, and own at last, With deep hoarse groans, and flags half-mast, That you are outdone at ...THE BROTHERS Ye steamers on the River Thames, Though great your fame -- and loved your names-- And so wonderful your speed; Take down your brooms, and own at last, …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Western Herald (Sandwich, ON), Thursday, August 25, 1842THE LEXINGTON. -- The divers have found the remains of the ill-fated steamer, and have thoroughly examined the after part of the hold. The centre was covered by a part of the bow, which had broken off near the engine and fallen over on it. The men say that there …THE LEXINGTON. -- The divers have found the remains of the ill-fated steamer, and have thoroughly examined the after part of the hold. The centre was covered by a part …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Catharines Journal (St. Catharines, ON), August 11, 1842New York, Oswego And Chicago Line - The New York Sun, of Wednesday, has the following notice of this line of steamers, rightly apprehending the success which promises to reward the enterprizing proprietors, and greatly add to the public accommodation in the navigation of the ...New York, Oswego And Chicago Line - The New York Sun, of Wednesday, has the following notice of this line of steamers, rightly apprehending the success which promises to reward …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Cleveland Weekly Herald (Cleveland, OH), Tuesday, December 12, 1820Sacket's Harbor, Nov.17th. On Saturday evening, the 11th. inst. a gale of wind commenced from the N.E. accompanied with snow, which increased during Sunday to a degree exceeding anything before known on Lake ontario. On Monday morning the 13th. the gale abated and we already learn the ...Sacket's Harbor, Nov.17th. On Saturday evening, the 11th. inst. a gale of wind commenced from the N.E. accompanied with snow, which increased during Sunday to a degree exceeding anything before …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Catharines Journal (St. Catharines, ON), September 2, 1841Vessel Going Down The Falls - On Friday the 10th inst. the barque Detroit, formerly belonging to the British navy on Lake Erie, and captured by the Americans during the last war, is to be sent over Niagara Falls, furnished with a crew of live wild animals. She was condemned, …Vessel Going Down The Falls - On Friday the 10th inst. the barque Detroit, formerly belonging to the British navy on Lake Erie, and captured by the Americans during the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Catharines Journal (St. Catharines, ON), December 14, 1839Six arrivals from the West, with flour, wheat and whisky, since Saturday evening. The lake has not been more tranquil and inviting to navigate, since dog days. - Buf. Pat. Dec. 9Six arrivals from the West, with flour, wheat and whisky, since Saturday evening. The lake has not been more tranquil and inviting to navigate, since dog days. - Buf. Pat. …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Catharines Journal (St. Catharines, ON), June 16, 1842Welland Canal Navigation - By the following comparative statement of vessels and their cargoes, which haved passed through the Welland Canal, from the opening of navigation this season, up to the 31st of May last, with those of 1841, to the same date, our readers will perceive that there has …Welland Canal Navigation - By the following comparative statement of vessels and their cargoes, which haved passed through the Welland Canal, from the opening of navigation this season, up to …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), Friday, Dec. 2, 1886Brave Sailors Perish - Terrible Sufferings of the Survivors - A Truthful and Thrilling Story of the Loss of the Schooner Ariadne - How Three Seamen Died - Heroic Work of the Life Savers - One of the Crews tells the "Palladium All About the Wreck - Kind Hearted Farmers. …Brave Sailors Perish - Terrible Sufferings of the Survivors - A Truthful and Thrilling Story of the Loss of the Schooner Ariadne - How Three Seamen Died - Heroic Work …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Democracy (Buffalo, NY), August 1, 1854The propeller BOSTON, Capt. McNett, was run into by a schooner on Friday night last, off Oak Orchard, and sunk. She went down in 15 minutes after being struck. The propeller had a full cargo of flour, pork, wheat and corn, and was owned by the Ogdensburg Railroad Co. The …The propeller BOSTON, Capt. McNett, was run into by a schooner on Friday night last, off Oak Orchard, and sunk. She went down in 15 minutes after being struck. The …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Kingston Gazette (Kingston, ON), Tuesday, Aug. 11, 1812We understand from respectable authority that 6 transports and a sloop of war, with the first battalion of the Royals, stated to be 1,000 strong, were in the river near Quebeck, on Saturday afternoon, the 1st inst. We are also informed, that one of the transports of the above fleet, …We understand from respectable authority that 6 transports and a sloop of war, with the first battalion of the Royals, stated to be 1,000 strong, were in the river near …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Catharines Journal (St. Catharines, ON), October 26, 1843Important Discovery Of A New And Safe Channel In The Cedar Rapids - The Toronto steamer Adventure, Capt. Taylor, arrived in port, on Sunday last, after a passage of 3 1/2 days from Toronto, having a full cargo of flour, butter, &c..; She came through the "Marshall Channel", at the …Important Discovery Of A New And Safe Channel In The Cedar Rapids - The Toronto steamer Adventure, Capt. Taylor, arrived in port, on Sunday last, after a passage of 3 …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Buffalo Evening News (Buffalo, NY), Tuesday, May 5, 1903After throwing most of its cargo of coal overboard, the schooner RUBEN DOUD, which was ashore at Devil's Nose, near Charlotte, was released by tugs and towed to Charlotte where she sank decks to. The cargo was insured but the boat is not.After throwing most of its cargo of coal overboard, the schooner RUBEN DOUD, which was ashore at Devil's Nose, near Charlotte, was released by tugs and towed to Charlotte where …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Gleaner (Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON), June 16, 1832, page 2On Saturday last [June 9] a new Steam-boat called the " Adelaide " was launched at Chippawa . This Boat was projected by Robert Hamilton , Esq., a gentleman deserving ...On Saturday last [June 9] a new Steam-boat called the " Adelaide " was launched at Chippawa . This Boat was projected by Robert Hamilton , Esq., a gentleman deserving …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Catharines Journal (St. Catharines, ON), May 3, 1838Unclaimed Vessels, &c.; Notice is hereby given that the undermentioned vessels and craft lately employed in her majesty's service, are now at Chippawa , waiting to be claimed viz: - 3 schooners 3 scows ...Unclaimed Vessels, &c.; Notice is hereby given that the undermentioned vessels and craft lately employed in her majesty's service, are now at Chippawa , waiting to be claimed viz: - …Maritime History of the Great Lakes