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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 - Oswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), Friday, Jan. 3, 1874
A New Year Launch __________ Another Handsome Vessel Added to Oswego's Fleet. _________ The launch of a handsome vessel in winter is a novelty in this section of the country not often witnessed by our people. It is seldom ... A New Year Launch __________ Another Handsome Vessel Added to Oswego's Fleet. _________ The launch of a handsome vessel in winter is a novelty in this section of the country …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Cleveland Weekly Herald (Cleveland, OH), May 26, 1831, page 3 Column 2 Column 2Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Democratic Free Press (Detroit, MI), June 27, 1838 FROM THE FRONTIER (Correspondence of the Albany Argus ) Watertown, June 13, 1838 Dear Sir -- We have nothing of importance in regard to the affairs of the frontier, save the fact just communicated to me, that this morning , ... FROM THE FRONTIER (Correspondence of the Albany Argus ) Watertown, June 13, 1838 Dear Sir -- We have nothing of importance in regard to the affairs of the frontier, save …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Rochester Daily Advertiser (Rochester, NY), Thursday, June 8, 1846 Launch of the "Genesee Chief" _____ The splendid new steamer, "Genesee Chief," recently built at the landing, will be launched today at 3 o'clock. Carriages will be in readiness to convey passengers to and from the river. After the boat glides into her future element, she ... Launch of the "Genesee Chief" _____ The splendid new steamer, "Genesee Chief," recently built at the landing, will be launched today at 3 o'clock. Carriages will be in readiness to …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Times & Journal (Oswego, NY), May 17, 1854
From the Syracuse Journal Oswego, May 13, 1854. Oswego is emphatically the Queen city of the Lake. In a commercial point of view, she is considered one of the most important ports on the chain of lakes. In the receipts of wheat and lumber, and shipments of flour ... From the Syracuse Journal Oswego, May 13, 1854. Oswego is emphatically the Queen city of the Lake. In a commercial point of view, she is considered one of the most …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Oswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), Thursday, July 26, 1855 Messrs. Lewis & Baker of this city, have now on the stocks, at the shipyard, a new vessel of the following dimensions: - Length of keel, 128 feet; length over all 135 feet; breadth of beam, 25 1/2 feet; depth of hold 10 1/2 feet. She is designed for the … Messrs. Lewis & Baker of this city, have now on the stocks, at the shipyard, a new vessel of the following dimensions: - Length of keel, 128 feet; length over …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Daily Journal (St. Catharines, ON), Thursday, Oct. 8, 1868 The Perseverance Disaster _______ From the statements published below, there seems no reasonable hope that Captain Fitzgibbons and those of the crew who are reported as missing will turn up safe. Everything that humanity could suggest to save life was adopted by Captain ... The Perseverance Disaster _______ From the statements published below, there seems no reasonable hope that Captain Fitzgibbons and those of the crew who are reported as missing will turn up …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Daily Advertiser & Times (Oswego, NY), Monday, Oct. 12, 1868 Drowned in Lake Ontario - We were shocked to learn yesterday that Capt. John B. Barrus, master of the schooner " Hosea M. Ballou ," of Oak Orchard, was accidentally drowned on Tuesday night about 12 o'clock. It appears that while the vessel was bound from Oswego to Port ... Drowned in Lake Ontario - We were shocked to learn yesterday that Capt. John B. Barrus, master of the schooner " Hosea M. Ballou ," of Oak Orchard, was accidentally …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), Sat., April 8, 1871 The "Gilbert Mollison" Afloat. - This morning the steam tug Morley towed the new and staunch schooner Gilbert Mollison out into blue water, where the centre board was shipped, and the vessel is ready for sea. The Mollison is an A 1 vessel, full canal length, and capable of carrying … The "Gilbert Mollison" Afloat. - This morning the steam tug Morley towed the new and staunch schooner Gilbert Mollison out into blue water, where the centre board was shipped, and …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), Dec. 18, 1856 We learn from the Times, that William Vaughn, Esq., of Sackets Harbor, died on the 16th inst., in the 83d year of his age. He was a native of Pennsylvania, and came to Oswego to reside in 1799, and remained here till 1811, when he removed to Sackets Harbor, and … We learn from the Times, that William Vaughn, Esq., of Sackets Harbor, died on the 16th inst., in the 83d year of his age. He was a native of Pennsylvania, …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), Mon., Nov. 2, 1857 Mr. Jas. A. Baker having launched his last beautiful craft, the "James Navagh," the shipbuilding business at this port may be considered closed for the season, as other builders also, have little or no work on hand. The foot of West First street has certainly been the liveliest spot in … Mr. Jas. A. Baker having launched his last beautiful craft, the "James Navagh," the shipbuilding business at this port may be considered closed for the season, as other builders also, …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Ontario Repository (Canandaigua, NY), March 8, 1927
BELIEVED TO BE DEAD, STARTED LIFE ANEW _______ Canadian Reported Drowned on Sinking Ship Lived 10 years Thereafter in Oklahoma. _______ BELLEVILLE, Ontario, March 7 (AP). - A letter received today notified relatives of Captain John Wesley Smith that their kinsman ... BELIEVED TO BE DEAD, STARTED LIFE ANEW _______ Canadian Reported Drowned on Sinking Ship Lived 10 years Thereafter in Oklahoma. _______ BELLEVILLE, Ontario, March 7 (AP). - A letter received …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Daily Intelligencer (Belleville, ON), Thursday, March 10, 1927, page 1 Smith Doubtful Now of Identity Horace Smith left for Toronto last evening in company with his sister, Mrs Neil McClennan, where he will spend a couple of days at McClennan's home. He is becoming more doubtful as to the identity of the man John Smith, who died in Harrah, ... Smith Doubtful Now of Identity Horace Smith left for Toronto last evening in company with his sister, Mrs Neil McClennan, where he will spend a couple of days at McClennan's …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Daily Intelligencer (Belleville, ON), Saturday, March 12, 1927, page 1 Expect the Smith Photographs to Reach Belleville on Monday Secretary George Dulmage Believes Dead Man was former Bellevillian The photography of the late captain John Smith are not yet in Belleville but should be on Monday. A long distance call to Horrah Oklahoma yesterday ... Expect the Smith Photographs to Reach Belleville on Monday Secretary George Dulmage Believes Dead Man was former Bellevillian The photography of the late captain John Smith are not yet in …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Intelligencer (Belleville, ON), Mon., March 14, 1927 RECOGNIZES THE PICTURES AS OF CAPT. J.S. SMITH ____ Photographs From Harrah of Dead Man Are identified ____ SON SATISFIED ____ Face Shows Signs of Struggle During Past Ten Years ____ Captain John Smith whose mysterious disappearance ... RECOGNIZES THE PICTURES AS OF CAPT. J.S. SMITH ____ Photographs From Harrah of Dead Man Are identified ____ SON SATISFIED ____ Face Shows Signs of Struggle During Past Ten Years …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), Wed., Aug. 10, 1881 Sailed By a Crazy Master. ____ The Captain of the Marcia A. Hall Attacking His Crew with an Axe - Pursued by Free Masons and Cats. ___ Last evening the mate of the schooner Marcia A. Hall, which arrived in the afternoon from Toronto, applied for the arrest of ... Sailed By a Crazy Master. ____ The Captain of the Marcia A. Hall Attacking His Crew with an Axe - Pursued by Free Masons and Cats. ___ Last evening the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), Nov 7, 1882 The Stannard Rock light is located fifty miles north of Marquette, and is one of the most isolated lighthouses in the U.S. For the whole story and images of the light, see http://terrypepper.com/lights/superior/stannards/stannards.htm The Stannard Rock light is located fifty miles north of Marquette, and is one of the most isolated lighthouses in the U.S. For the whole story and images of the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), Thursday Nov. 11, 1880 Toronto 10: One of the crew of the Bermuda, wrecked on Sunday last, was in town yesterday. He says the partly loaded at Whitby and sailed for Ottawa where they finished on Saturday night, and prepared to leave for Kingston. At 9:30 they were scarcely three miles from land when … Toronto 10: One of the crew of the Bermuda, wrecked on Sunday last, was in town yesterday. He says the partly loaded at Whitby and sailed for Ottawa where they …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Watertown Times (Watertown, NY), April 11, 1876 Mr. C. M Clark of the well known fish jobbing house of Sackets Harbor , has associated with him W. G. Robbins , who has for a number of years carried on the ... Mr. C. M Clark of the well known fish jobbing house of Sackets Harbor , has associated with him W. G. Robbins , who has for a number of years …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
