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Geographic Location: Oswego- Groups: Palmer Collection
- Dredge FRONTENAC
Last major vessel built at the Goble shipyard was the "Frontenac," a dipper dredge. Built for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers during the summer 1891. 75' x 26' x 6'. Went into service that October. Rebuilt in 1910. Abandoned. Hull became part of foundation of pier for Oswego Yacht … Last major vessel built at the Goble shipyard was the "Frontenac," a dipper dredge. Built for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers during the summer 1891. 75' x 26' x …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Oswego harbor, 1870s
Photograph of Oswego harbor in the 1870s. In the foreground in the rail trestle as is crosses the large coal bins. On the other side of the trestle masts of a number of schooners. The river is full of barges from the Oswego canal. Closer to the lake, on either … Photograph of Oswego harbor in the 1870s. In the foreground in the rail trestle as is crosses the large coal bins. On the other side of the trestle masts of …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Miller Shipyard at Oswego
The Miller shipyard closed around 1876. The Miller shipyard closed around 1876.Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Tug "Charley Ferris" at the Goble drydock in Oswego
Photograph of the tugboat CHARLEY FERRIS in the Goble drydock in Oswego in the 1880s. A group of young boys and girls line the forward deck. In the background is the dock engine room. Photograph of the tugboat CHARLEY FERRIS in the Goble drydock in Oswego in the 1880s. A group of young boys and girls line the forward deck. In the background is …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - In the Offing at Oswego harbor
Photograph of a tugboat towing a schooner between the piers and into Oswego harbor Photograph of a tugboat towing a schooner between the piers and into Oswego harborMaritime History of the Great Lakes - Ancient Fortifications of Oswego
According to a tradition long current among the people of Oswego, the Fort built upon the high ground on the West side of the River, near the present junction of Van Buren and Sixth streets, the the ruins of which have, with a few years, been effaced by the march … According to a tradition long current among the people of Oswego, the Fort built upon the high ground on the West side of the River, near the present junction of …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Flouring Mills of Oswego Flouring Mills of Oswego Being desirous to obtain all the information possible upon a subject so important to this city as its milling business, and of imparting it to our readers, we have procured the following statistics in relation to the Flouring Mills of Oswego. We have found ... Flouring Mills of Oswego Being desirous to obtain all the information possible upon a subject so important to this city as its milling business, and of imparting it to our …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Flouring Mills of Oswego Flour Mills of Oswego The following named mills are all located on the Varick Canal, with the exception of the Pearl Mill, which is situated on the West side of the river about two miles from the city. Pardee's (Oswego) Mill This mill has six ... Flour Mills of Oswego The following named mills are all located on the Varick Canal, with the exception of the Pearl Mill, which is situated on the West side of …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Marine Hospital Marine hospital petitions are circulating in this city asking Congress to erect and maintain a Marine Hospital at this point. A stronger and better founded claim for such an establishment can not be urged upon the attention of Congress. The petition sets forth truly, that there is no ... Marine hospital petitions are circulating in this city asking Congress to erect and maintain a Marine Hospital at this point. A stronger and better founded claim for such an establishment …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Marine Hospital Marine Hospital Some few weeks since a petition was in circulation in this city, praying Congress to establish a Marine Hospital at Oswego. When we last saw the petition it contained a large number of signatures, and its object was much talked of and commented by our citizens. ... Marine Hospital Some few weeks since a petition was in circulation in this city, praying Congress to establish a Marine Hospital at Oswego. When we last saw the petition it …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- The East Harbour The East Harbor-- The sad spectacle of three wrecks which presents itself to the view of all who visit the vicinity of the east harbor, immediately suggests to the minds of the "looker on" the necessity of a speedy improvement of that place so as to prevent the immense loss … The East Harbor-- The sad spectacle of three wrecks which presents itself to the view of all who visit the vicinity of the east harbor, immediately suggests to the minds …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- What We Noticed Today in a Walk Through East First Street What We Noticed Today in a Walk Through East First Street ___ In the course of a walk along East First street today, we noticed many things which, in the absence of more important matter, we deemed worthy of remark. In Miller's Ship-yard, there is just now great ... What We Noticed Today in a Walk Through East First Street ___ In the course of a walk along East First street today, we noticed many things which, in the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Remarkable Recollections The CAROLINE was not built in Kingston, and not in 1832. The IROQUOIS routinely ran up as well as down the Gallops rapids before the BROCKVILLE The CAROLINE was not built in Kingston, and not in 1832. The IROQUOIS routinely ran up as well as down the Gallops rapids before the BROCKVILLEMaritime History of the Great Lakes
- Lashed by the Storm Lashed By The Storm ____ Wreck of the Richardson on the West Pier Yesterday Morning - Vessel and Cargo a Total Loss - No Lives Lost ____ The schooner Richardson left Kingston Tuesday evening with a cargo of 1,190 bushels of barley, consigned to Messrs. Failing & ... Lashed By The Storm ____ Wreck of the Richardson on the West Pier Yesterday Morning - Vessel and Cargo a Total Loss - No Lives Lost ____ The schooner Richardson …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Seaman's Union Seamen's Union ____ Organization Perfected and Officers Elected. ____ The sailors who had in hand for several days past the organization of a seamen's union a this port met last night in the hall corner of West Cayuga and Water streets, formerly occupied by the ... Seamen's Union ____ Organization Perfected and Officers Elected. ____ The sailors who had in hand for several days past the organization of a seamen's union a this port met last …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Severe Gale Severe Gale - A severe gale from the north west began on Saturday evening and continued through Sunday, up to a late hour in the night. It was accompanied with alternate snow squalls, which at times gave everything a most dismal, wintry aspect. Quite a number of vessels come down … Severe Gale - A severe gale from the north west began on Saturday evening and continued through Sunday, up to a late hour in the night. It was accompanied with …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- The Lake Steamers The Lake Steamers- It is matter of general surprise that the public are not informed when and where the lake steamer run from this city. We hear repeated remarks concerning them, not only by our own citizens, but by strangers. Even the hours of starting are not made public, and … The Lake Steamers- It is matter of general surprise that the public are not informed when and where the lake steamer run from this city. We hear repeated remarks concerning …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Growth of Oswego Growth of Oswego Upon nearly every block in the city new edifices are being erected. Over a hundred new dwelling houses are now being put up, some of them expensive and beautiful buildings; and old structures are being repaired and beautified. More will probably be done for the ... Growth of Oswego Upon nearly every block in the city new edifices are being erected. Over a hundred new dwelling houses are now being put up, some of them expensive …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- The Lumber Trade The Lumber Trade. In the whole history of Oswego, we suspect the quantity of lumber brought to this port this spring has never before been equaled. The docks are covered with it, and even the Government piers have huge piles, aside from the millions of feet which have already gone … The Lumber Trade. In the whole history of Oswego, we suspect the quantity of lumber brought to this port this spring has never before been equaled. The docks are covered …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- The New Elevator The New Elevator The mammoth Elevator of Messrs. Irwin & Sloan , situated at the foot of West Schuyler Street, was first put in operation yesterday, starting off with the only one elevator, and at the rate of 6,600 bushels an hour. The structure has a river front of 132 … The New Elevator The mammoth Elevator of Messrs. Irwin & Sloan , situated at the foot of West Schuyler Street, was first put in operation yesterday, starting off with the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
