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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 - Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), July 15, 1884 Vessels are making big records as fishers this season, through the atmospheric peculiarities which bring the fish to the surface. Some vessel have, by means of trolling line, caught 30 lake trout in a single day, and for the first time in the history of the lakes have trolled successfully … Vessels are making big records as fishers this season, through the atmospheric peculiarities which bring the fish to the surface. Some vessel have, by means of trolling line, caught 30 …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), July 23, 1884 DULL TIMES Sailing in 1810 and 1831 A correspondent of the Morning Record of Buffalo writes as follows: "In view of the many records of dull times that one hears along the docks and in shipping circles generally, a reminder of the same kind of complaints which prevailed a ... DULL TIMES Sailing in 1810 and 1831 A correspondent of the Morning Record of Buffalo writes as follows: "In view of the many records of dull times that one hears …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), July 25, 1884 This little notice was a surprise to me. I had presumed that lake steamers had always had the crew billeted as at present, but apparently up to this point they were arranged as with schooners - officers in the stern cabin, crew in the foc'sl. This little notice was a surprise to me. I had presumed that lake steamers had always had the crew billeted as at present, but apparently up to this point they …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), 5 Jun, 1878 The John Roach referred to is probably the noted political essayist of New York (1813-1887). Roach wrote books and essays and made speeches regarding U.S. commerce during the 1870's and 80's. The John Roach referred to is probably the noted political essayist of New York (1813-1887). Roach wrote books and essays and made speeches regarding U.S. commerce during the 1870's and …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
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), July 16, 1884 THE EIGHT DISTRICT STEAM TONNAGE AND INSPECTION REPORT _______ Over 1,500,000 Passengers Carried Without the Loss of One _______ Report of the Supervising Inspector of Steam Vessels The report of Joseph Cook, supervising inspector of steam vessels of the ... THE EIGHT DISTRICT STEAM TONNAGE AND INSPECTION REPORT _______ Over 1,500,000 Passengers Carried Without the Loss of One _______ Report of the Supervising Inspector of Steam Vessels The report of …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), Aug. 13, 1879 Fort Gratiot was the long-time military post at the head of the St. Clair River, founded in 1814 on the site of the 1686 French outpost named Fort St. Joseph.. Fort Wayne was the the site of Detroit's primary military establishment from its founding in 1843 to the 1970's. The … Fort Gratiot was the long-time military post at the head of the St. Clair River, founded in 1814 on the site of the 1686 French outpost named Fort St. Joseph.. …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), April 18, 1883 There are 437 vessels of all types in port at Chicago. There are 437 vessels of all types in port at Chicago.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
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), 4 Oct, 1883 This article places the mine in the northeast part of the town of Calumet, Mi., on a point approximately 1220 feet above sea level or about 620 feet above Lake Superior. This article places the mine in the northeast part of the town of Calumet, Mi., on a point approximately 1220 feet above sea level or about 620 feet above Lake …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), 27 Oct, 1883 DISOBEYING ORDERS A sailor named George Henderson was arrested yesterday by United States Deputy Marshal Odell, on complaint of Stephen Langston, captain of the schooner Mears, who charged him with "willful breach of duty tending to the serious damage to the vessel." Henderson was ... DISOBEYING ORDERS A sailor named George Henderson was arrested yesterday by United States Deputy Marshal Odell, on complaint of Stephen Langston, captain of the schooner Mears, who charged him with …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), 18 Jun, 1883 *now part of Ecorse, Mi According the Hiram Walker & Co.'s web page, Hiram Walker was a Detroiter who had built his large distillery and the surrounding company village of Walkerville in Windsor, Ontario, for tax purposes. He made a daily commute from Detroit by boat, a job which was … *now part of Ecorse, Mi According the Hiram Walker & Co.'s web page, Hiram Walker was a Detroiter who had built his large distillery and the surrounding company village of …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), 7 Jul, 1883 The new steamer Walter L. Frost was expected to leave for Toledo to load grain for Ogdensburg this morning at 1 o'clock, having just received her finishing touches at the Detroit dry dock. She measures 1,333.16 tons gross and 1,203.24 tons net, and is in many respects the finest and … The new steamer Walter L. Frost was expected to leave for Toledo to load grain for Ogdensburg this morning at 1 o'clock, having just received her finishing touches at the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), Thur., 29 May, 1879 The reference, of course, is to a set in the Gilbert and Sullivan comic opera "H.M.S. Pinafore," which was playing at the Detroit Opera House almost exactly one year after its debut in England. One can imagine the P&T's editor having his little joke at the expense of the marine … The reference, of course, is to a set in the Gilbert and Sullivan comic opera "H.M.S. Pinafore," which was playing at the Detroit Opera House almost exactly one year after …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), Sat., Oct. 13, 1883 The D. D. Calvin. The work of putting the engine and machinery into the steamer D. D. Calvin as she lies in Presley's slip is progressing finely, and there is confident expectation that everything connected with this part of her outfit will be completed by Saturday night or Monday. ... The D. D. Calvin. The work of putting the engine and machinery into the steamer D. D. Calvin as she lies in Presley's slip is progressing finely, and there is …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), June 27, 1884 The wrecking schooner H. W. Johnson is to take on board a patent wrecking elevator. It is stated that the apparatus will hoist 500 tons of coal in 12 hours. The wrecking schooner H. W. Johnson is to take on board a patent wrecking elevator. It is stated that the apparatus will hoist 500 tons of coal in 12 hours.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
