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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 - Colonial Advocate (Toronto, ON), May 19, 1831 The MONRO schooner,belonging to Oswego, went ashore last Sunday week four miles west of that port (two days from Ogdensburgh), and is a total wreck. The crew were all saved. The MONRO schooner,belonging to Oswego, went ashore last Sunday week four miles west of that port (two days from Ogdensburgh), and is a total wreck. The crew were all saved.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Colonial Advocate (Toronto, ON), 31 May 1827, p. 1, column 5 We left York last Wednesday week, (on our way to Montreal,) in the Queenston steam-boat; and having made enquiry into the cause of her detention at York the week before, we learnt that part of the knee of the boiler gave way, an accident which was fully repaired in a … We left York last Wednesday week, (on our way to Montreal,) in the Queenston steam-boat; and having made enquiry into the cause of her detention at York the week before, …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Colonial Advocate (Toronto, ON), Thursday, May 12, 1831 The vessel in question was the LUCINDA of Oswego. The vessel in question was the LUCINDA of Oswego.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Colonial Advocate (Toronto, ON), July 21, 1831 Desjardins' Canal While ruminating on the importance of the Burlington Bay Harbor, and contemplating the future uesefulness of the undertaking, it would be narrow selfishness in us to ... Desjardins' Canal While ruminating on the importance of the Burlington Bay Harbor, and contemplating the future uesefulness of the undertaking, it would be narrow selfishness in us to ...Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Colonial Advocate (Toronto, ON), May 19, 1831 The schooner noticed in our last, as having been upset and in tow by the HERCULES, was the LUCINDA of Oswego. She was with the aid of the DALHOUSIE, towed safely into Kingston harbour. No lives were lost. The schooner noticed in our last, as having been upset and in tow by the HERCULES, was the LUCINDA of Oswego. She was with the aid of the DALHOUSIE, towed …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Colonial Advocate (Toronto, ON), July 21, 1831 Melancholy Shipwreck The schooner Henry Clay of and from Oswego , Fitzhugh (owner), her first voyage, with 700 barreels of salt. Among the persons lost were ... Melancholy Shipwreck The schooner Henry Clay of and from Oswego , Fitzhugh (owner), her first voyage, with 700 barreels of salt. Among the persons lost were ...Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Colonial Advocate (Toronto, ON), September 30, 1830 The steam boat William Peacock met with a dreadful accident on the 17th, outside the light house at Buffalo, on her way to Detroit, when about four miles outside the light house, a joint of the pipe, which conveys team from the boilers to the cylinder, gave way, which instantly … The steam boat William Peacock met with a dreadful accident on the 17th, outside the light house at Buffalo, on her way to Detroit, when about four miles outside the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Colonial Advocate (Toronto, ON), August 5, 1830 Welland Canal - We are informed that the directors of this extensive and costly undertaking have not once been called together by the president, from the day of the meeting at the close of the last session until now. If this is the case, who audits accounts, isues orders, sellls … Welland Canal - We are informed that the directors of this extensive and costly undertaking have not once been called together by the president, from the day of the meeting …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Colonial Advocate (Toronto, ON), August 19, 1830 [From The Kingston Herald] Welland Canal - We are happy that it is in our power to give the public some correct information respecting the Welland Canal. Lieutenant Jones, of the Royal Navy has just returned from a cruise, and states that on Friday last his vessel, the ... [From The Kingston Herald] Welland Canal - We are happy that it is in our power to give the public some correct information respecting the Welland Canal. Lieutenant Jones, of …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Colonial Advocate (Toronto, ON), September 2, 1830 The first fruits - The schr. Erie, from Cleveland, Ohio, arrived at Oswego on the 3rd inst by the way of the Welland Canal. This arrival was celebrated in a becoming manner by the citizens of Oswego. The first fruits - The schr. Erie, from Cleveland, Ohio, arrived at Oswego on the 3rd inst by the way of the Welland Canal. This arrival was celebrated in a …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Colonial Advocate (Toronto, ON), September 2, 1830 The Canada steam-boat has returned to York injured. Her regular trips will be interupted for a day or two. The Canada steam-boat has returned to York injured. Her regular trips will be interupted for a day or two.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 - 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 - 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
- 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
- Colonial Advocate (Toronto, ON), April 14, 1831 Dreadful Shipwreck In York Bay - On last Tuesday night, about 10 o'clock, a gale sprung up on the lake from the westward, which was more violent than was ever remembered in this place, and proved more awful in its consequences. The fine schooner Prescott, laden with upwards of 5000 … Dreadful Shipwreck In York Bay - On last Tuesday night, about 10 o'clock, a gale sprung up on the lake from the westward, which was more violent than was ever …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), July 18, 1857 The 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
