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Contributors: Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Groups: Toronto Leader
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- Toronto Leader (Toronto, ON), Monday, Nov. 15, 1875
Loss of the Olive Branch . About 9 o'clock Sunday morning the schooner Olive Branch, from Oswego , laden with coal, was driven ashore on the south side of the island, directly opposite Church street, ... Loss of the Olive Branch . About 9 o'clock Sunday morning the schooner Olive Branch, from Oswego , laden with coal, was driven ashore on the south side of the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - City of Oswego Directory
G. S. Weeks' Ship-Yard Situated on Lake-Street between Third and Fourth. This extensive establishment gives employment to about 100 men- a short time since a fine Steamer (the Queen of the West) of 700 tons' burthen, was launched from this yard, and they have now on the stocks, in ... G. S. Weeks' Ship-Yard Situated on Lake-Street between Third and Fourth. This extensive establishment gives employment to about 100 men- a short time since a fine Steamer (the Queen of …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Horatio N. Throop to Capt. James Van Cleve, Pultneyville, June 17, 1877 At the time, Capt. Throop was only 19 years old. His father, Samuel, drowned while endeavoring to bring in the schooner "Nancy" into Great Sodus Bay during a storm in 1819. - From a long memoir of his life in the History of Wayne County, N. Y. published in 1876. At the time, Capt. Throop was only 19 years old. His father, Samuel, drowned while endeavoring to bring in the schooner "Nancy" into Great Sodus Bay during a storm in …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- DANIEL G. FORT and BALTIC at Oswego, 27 Nov 1894
Black and white photograph of the schooners DANIEL G. FORT and BALTIC ashore near Oswego on 27 Nov. 1894. Black and white photograph of the schooners DANIEL G. FORT and BALTIC ashore near Oswego on 27 Nov. 1894.Maritime History of the Great Lakes - DANIEL G. FORT and BALTIC at Oswego, 27 Nov 1894
Black and white photograph of a crowd looking on at the schooners DANIEL G. FORT and BALTIC ashore near Oswego on 27 Nov. 1894. The harbor can be seen to the west in the background. Black and white photograph of a crowd looking on at the schooners DANIEL G. FORT and BALTIC ashore near Oswego on 27 Nov. 1894. The harbor can be seen to …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Oswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), Wed. , Sept. 25, 1839
During the gale which occurred on the 14th and 15th inst. , the schooner New York , of this port, owned by Messrs. Bronson and Crocker, was lost, and all on board probably perished. She was commanded by Captain George Carlisle, who is said to have been an excellent seaman … During the gale which occurred on the 14th and 15th inst. , the schooner New York , of this port, owned by Messrs. Bronson and Crocker, was lost, and all …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Daily British Whig (Kingston, ON), Nov. 20, 1922 Sunken Craft Still Visible _______ Hull of Large Boat Can Be Seen in St. Lawrence Below Rock Island _______ The Observer in "On the St. Lawrence," Clayton, has the following: There is a mystery of the deep, that is located near the black ... Sunken Craft Still Visible _______ Hull of Large Boat Can Be Seen in St. Lawrence Below Rock Island _______ The Observer in "On the St. Lawrence," Clayton, has the following: …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Daily Intelligencer (Belleville, ON), Tues., March 8, 1927 Identification of Capt. Smith Is Not Certain _____ Apparently Dead Man Lived in Oklahoma town Since 1915 _____ BEFORE WRECK ____ Son Still Thinks The Remains Are Those of His Father _____ Harrah, Okla. March 8. - Death's seal today ... Identification of Capt. Smith Is Not Certain _____ Apparently Dead Man Lived in Oklahoma town Since 1915 _____ BEFORE WRECK ____ Son Still Thinks The Remains Are Those of His …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), Wed., July 20, 1881 Dows Ran Aground. - Amherstburg, July 18 - The mammoth vessel David Dows, which struck on the Line Kilns on Friday, was released on Sunday at noon, after having lightered 300 tons of coal on the lighter Pic-nic. The water on the Lime Kilns came up to fifteen feet six … Dows Ran Aground. - Amherstburg, July 18 - The mammoth vessel David Dows, which struck on the Line Kilns on Friday, was released on Sunday at noon, after having lightered …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), Mon., Aug. 15, 1881 ADRIFT IN A NOR'EASTER. _____ The Tug Seymour Disabled and Her Tow Tossing About the Lake - All Brought to Port. ______ At 11 A.M. Saturday the tug George D. Seymour, Capt. Fitzgerald, left Ogdensburg for this port with the barges Erie, Michigan, Kent, Argo, ... ADRIFT IN A NOR'EASTER. _____ The Tug Seymour Disabled and Her Tow Tossing About the Lake - All Brought to Port. ______ At 11 A.M. Saturday the tug George D. …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), Sat., Oct. 8, 1881 Navigation Notes. Kingston, Oct. 6. - James Richardson arrived home last evening from Oswego. The hull of the Richardson is lying at the bottom near the west pier. As much of the rigging as possible will be secured, and the vessel abandoned. The insurance companies will settle ... Navigation Notes. Kingston, Oct. 6. - James Richardson arrived home last evening from Oswego. The hull of the Richardson is lying at the bottom near the west pier. As much …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), Thurs., May 5, 1881 Along the Docks. Capt. Timothy Donovan's new tug, the M.J. Cummings, was successfully and handsomely launched at 4:30 yesterday afternoon in the presence of a large crowd of persons, all of whom seemed to have the same wish to express - that the Cummings may be as successful as ... Along the Docks. Capt. Timothy Donovan's new tug, the M.J. Cummings, was successfully and handsomely launched at 4:30 yesterday afternoon in the presence of a large crowd of persons, all …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Catharines Journal (St. Catharines, ON), February 10, 1842 The contracts for finishing the St.Lawrence canal, between Prescott and Cornwall, are given out, and the work, it is expected, will be completed by November next, when the navigation will be open for steam boats, to the Coteau du Lac. The contracts for finishing the St.Lawrence canal, between Prescott and Cornwall, are given out, and the work, it is expected, will be completed by November next, when the navigation will …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Times & Journal (Oswego, NY), Mon., May 5, 1856
More New Vessels. - Three large, beautiful vessels will be launched tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock, (should the weather permit) from the ship-yards of Ald. George R. Rogers and George Goble. Mr. Roger's vessels are both of like dimensions - 132 ft. keel, 26 ft. 2 inches beam, and 12 … More New Vessels. - Three large, beautiful vessels will be launched tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock, (should the weather permit) from the ship-yards of Ald. George R. Rogers and George …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Rochester Union & Advertiser (Rochester, NY), Sept. 27, 1899 Schooner Sinks in the Lake ______ Crew Rescued, but the Vessel and Cargo Lost ______ Was Seen in Distress Off Bear Creek and the Tug Proctor Went to the Rescue of Sailors. ______ The Loss Estimated at $20,000 - Narrow Escape of the Members of the Crew ... Schooner Sinks in the Lake ______ Crew Rescued, but the Vessel and Cargo Lost ______ Was Seen in Distress Off Bear Creek and the Tug Proctor Went to the Rescue …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post & Tribune (Detroit, MI), Aug 30, 1882 The COUCH (US#75598, later TASMANIA) was 979 tons gross, while the little J. A. CRAWFORD (US#12770) was only 43 tons. The COUCH (US#75598, later TASMANIA) was 979 tons gross, while the little J. A. CRAWFORD (US#12770) was only 43 tons.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), Nov. 1, 1880 A Very Destructive Storm. Vessels Wrecked and Cargoes Lost and Damaged The storm of Saturday night and yesterday seems to have done great damage in the aggregate to vessels and cargoes afloat on this lake. The wind was very high and heavy squalls of rain and hail swept over ... A Very Destructive Storm. Vessels Wrecked and Cargoes Lost and Damaged The storm of Saturday night and yesterday seems to have done great damage in the aggregate to vessels and …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), Nov. 1, 1880 Wrecked at Her Destination The Scr. Tranchamontagne Ashore on New Pier, and a total loss. The Schr. Tranchamontagne of Brighton went ashore on the new pier early yesterday morning and at daybreak was literally reduced to kindling wood, and her remains strewed the shore, where ... Wrecked at Her Destination The Scr. Tranchamontagne Ashore on New Pier, and a total loss. The Schr. Tranchamontagne of Brighton went ashore on the new pier early yesterday morning and …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), Feb. 3, 1877 What People Say ____ The Early History and Conditions of Oswego - Another Interesting Contribution to Our Early History Lockport, (N.Y.) , January 18, 1877 To the Editor of the Palladium: Sir: It was in 1808 or 1809 that my father, (Jacob Townsend) a member of ... What People Say ____ The Early History and Conditions of Oswego - Another Interesting Contribution to Our Early History Lockport, (N.Y.) , January 18, 1877 To the Editor of the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), Tuesday Oct. 5, 1880 BEGINNING OF FALL STORMS A Sudden gale on Lake Ontario - Vessels Driven in Port -- The Seabird, Bagley and Canal Boat Ashore - The Yacht Ripple's Cruise -- the Schr. Morning Star on the Beach. The sudden and violent squall of yesterday afternoon, which made vessel men ... BEGINNING OF FALL STORMS A Sudden gale on Lake Ontario - Vessels Driven in Port -- The Seabird, Bagley and Canal Boat Ashore - The Yacht Ripple's Cruise -- the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
