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- Toronto Leader (Toronto, ON), Monday, Nov. 15, 1875Loss 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
- Buffalo Emporium (Buffalo, NY), July 23, 1827We find the following article in the York Observer. It would indeed be a splendid sight to witness the passage of a brig over the Falls of Niagara, and would draw together an immense collection of people. We should suppose the tavern keepers at the Falls would be well paid …We find the following article in the York Observer. It would indeed be a splendid sight to witness the passage of a brig over the Falls of Niagara, and would …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Buffalo Emporium (Buffalo, NY), July 30, 1827The third of September next, at 3:00 P.M. has been fixed on for the descent of the schr. MICHIGAN (Burthen 136 tons) over the Falls of Niagara! She has been purchased by a company of gentlemen on both sides of the river for this purpose, and will be fitted up …The third of September next, at 3:00 P.M. has been fixed on for the descent of the schr. MICHIGAN (Burthen 136 tons) over the Falls of Niagara! She has been …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Buffalo Emporium (Buffalo, NY), August 2, 1827Saturday the 8th of September, is fixed upon for the passage of the schr. MICHIGAN down the falls of Niagara. The story of a Frenchman going up in a balloon from her deck, while on her passage, must be a mistake. He would be quite as likely to go down …Saturday the 8th of September, is fixed upon for the passage of the schr. MICHIGAN down the falls of Niagara. The story of a Frenchman going up in a balloon …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Buffalo Emporium (Buffalo, NY), September 13, 1827The bears which were aboard the MICHIGAN, succeeded in reaching the Canada shore, above the Falls. Some suppose the buffalo was killed by the falling masts; he was seen going down the falls apparently lifeless.The bears which were aboard the MICHIGAN, succeeded in reaching the Canada shore, above the Falls. Some suppose the buffalo was killed by the falling masts; he was seen going …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Buffalo Emporium (Buffalo, NY), September 10, 1827Descent of the MICHIGAN - During the whole of the week strangers were arriving in this village on their way to witness the descent of the MICHIGAN, down the rapids and over the falls of Niagara. By Friday night, our public houses were completely thronged: and on Saturday morning every …Descent of the MICHIGAN - During the whole of the week strangers were arriving in this village on their way to witness the descent of the MICHIGAN, down the rapids …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- To The PublicBuffalo Emporium (Buffalo, NY), 16 Sep 1826, p. 4 TO THE PUBLIC In referance [sic] to a Card published by Mr. Forsyth, and freely circulated at Buffalo, Black Rock, and other places pointing out to Travellers two modes of conveyance from Buffalo to the Niagra [sic] Falls on the British side, and from the Falls back to Buffalo, one …Buffalo Emporium (Buffalo, NY), 16 Sep 1826, p. 4 TO THE PUBLIC In referance [sic] to a Card published by Mr. Forsyth, and freely circulated at Buffalo, Black Rock, and other places pointing out to Travellers two modes of …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- New Steam-BoatsBuffalo Emporium (Buffalo, NY), 11 Sep 1824, p. 3 The American steamboat in question would become the PIONEER, which was enlarged and run on Lake Erie rather than the Niagara RiverBuffalo Emporium (Buffalo, NY), 11 Sep 1824, p. 3 The American steamboat in question would become the PIONEER, which was enlarged and run on Lake Erie rather than the Niagara RiverMaritime History of the Great Lakes
- Buffalo Emporium (Buffalo, NY), 2 Apr 1825, p. 3It may refer to the CHIPPAWA then under construction, or to the PIONEER which was originally intended for the river and then enlarged for Lake Erie service.It may refer to the CHIPPAWA then under construction, or to the PIONEER which was originally intended for the river and then enlarged for Lake Erie service.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Western Termination of the Grand CanalBuffalo Emporium (Buffalo, NY), 27 Aug 1825, p. 3 WESTERN TERMINATION OF THE GRAND CANAL First arrival of a Canal Boat at Buffalo .--On Thursday morning, the Canal boat Superior, Capt. Sloan, arrived in this Village, from the East. She staid but a short time. Our citizens, generally, were not aware of the fact ...Buffalo Emporium (Buffalo, NY), 27 Aug 1825, p. 3 WESTERN TERMINATION OF THE GRAND CANAL First arrival of a Canal Boat at Buffalo .--On Thursday morning, the Canal boat Superior, Capt. Sloan, arrived in this Village, from the East. …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Buffalo Emporium (Buffalo, NY), 21 May 1825, p. 3The Steam brig on her last trip took 370 passengers for Detroit. She has averaged more than 300 every trip.-- The Steam-boat, which is calculated to run from Black Rock to Detroit, will be launched shortly. The boat, intended to ply from this place to Canada is launched, and if …The Steam brig on her last trip took 370 passengers for Detroit. She has averaged more than 300 every trip.-- The Steam-boat, which is calculated to run from Black Rock …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- City of Oswego DirectoryG. 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
- DANIEL G. FORT and BALTIC at Oswego, 27 Nov 1894Black 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 1894Black 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
- Horatio N. Throop to Capt. James Van Cleve, Pultneyville, June 17, 1877At 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
- Oswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), Wed. , Sept. 25, 1839During 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, 1922Sunken 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
- Oswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), July 18, 1857The New Tug " Oswego ." - The new steam tug Oswego, built in Philadelphia , and owned and commanded by Capt. J. Kimball , arrived in our ...The New Tug " Oswego ." - The new steam tug Oswego, built in Philadelphia , and owned and commanded by Capt. J. Kimball , arrived in our ...Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Rochester Daily Democrat (Rochester, NY), Tues., Oct. 22, 1844The following Card of Thanks is deserved. The management of the boat, during the storm, was admirable. The escape was truly providential: Rochester , Oct. 19, 1844 . We, the undersigned, being ...The following Card of Thanks is deserved. The management of the boat, during the storm, was admirable. The escape was truly providential: Rochester , Oct. 19, 1844 . We, the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), Sept. 19, 1832A Perilous Situation. - A correspondent of the Rochester Observer , relates the following account of a wonderful escape from almost certain destruction. Mr. Editor: - I had just arrived at theA Perilous Situation. - A correspondent of the Rochester Observer , relates the following account of a wonderful escape from almost certain destruction. Mr. Editor: - I had just arrived …Maritime History of the Great Lakes