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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 - Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), Tuesday, April 16, 1863
A Pleasant Supper. - The employees of Goble's ship-yard, with a number of invited guests, last evening sat down to a most capital supper served up in Doolittle Hall, by Ashley of the Oswego Hotel. The ... A Pleasant Supper. - The employees of Goble's ship-yard, with a number of invited guests, last evening sat down to a most capital supper served up in Doolittle Hall, by …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), Sept. 30, 1850 Advertisement AdvertisementMaritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), Saturday, Oct. 9, 1858 Bethel Meeting. -- Our harbor presented a very beautiful and animated appearance on Sunday . There must have been upwards of a hundred and fifty sail of vessels in port, they they lay from two to seven deep on each ... Bethel Meeting. -- Our harbor presented a very beautiful and animated appearance on Sunday . There must have been upwards of a hundred and fifty sail of vessels in port, …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), Sept. 25, 1848 Storm Grounds Three Schooners In attempting to come in during the blow of Saturday night, the Brigs Mahoning and Paragon, and the Schooner President, all from Lake Erie loaded with wheat, went ashore in the East Harbor. The wind blowing a gale from the west drove them from their ... Storm Grounds Three Schooners In attempting to come in during the blow of Saturday night, the Brigs Mahoning and Paragon, and the Schooner President, all from Lake Erie loaded with …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), Sept. 26, 1848 Northwestern Insurance Company's Home Office Issues Advice to Vessel Masters Captain Rounds, of the North Western Insurance Office, has sent us the following directions to Captains of the Lakes, with reference to entering our Harbor. Capt. R. is familiar with the subject, and ... Northwestern Insurance Company's Home Office Issues Advice to Vessel Masters Captain Rounds, of the North Western Insurance Office, has sent us the following directions to Captains of the Lakes, with …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), Nov. 25, 1848 Grain Boat Ashore The schooner Frontier went ashore in the East Harbor when coming in this morning, the wind blowing strong from the Northwest, with a heavy sea. She is loaded with wheat, and lays exposed to the action of the sea, and her safety depends on the turn of … Grain Boat Ashore The schooner Frontier went ashore in the East Harbor when coming in this morning, the wind blowing strong from the Northwest, with a heavy sea. She is …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), Monday, Nov. 27, 1848 Troubles on the Lake During the gale on Saturday, the brig "Burlington" from lake Erie, and the schooner "Seneca" of this port, were driven by the entrance to Oswego Harbor while striving to make Oswego harbor. The Burlington, unable to make the Sackets harbor passage, went ... Troubles on the Lake During the gale on Saturday, the brig "Burlington" from lake Erie, and the schooner "Seneca" of this port, were driven by the entrance to Oswego Harbor …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), Dec. 4, 1848 Schooner Sunk with Oswego Crew The steamer Niagara, Capt. Childs, arrived this (Monday) morning from Ogdensburgh. She reports the loss of the schooner Canada, with the Captain and two of the crew, on the North shore above Cobourg. The Canada cleared from this port on Thursday ... Schooner Sunk with Oswego Crew The steamer Niagara, Capt. Childs, arrived this (Monday) morning from Ogdensburgh. She reports the loss of the schooner Canada, with the Captain and two of …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), Dec. 9, 1848 Loss of Schooner Canada From the wreck of the Canada, before noticed in our paper, we have the melancholy news of the loss of the entire crew; except the Captain, which consisted of Mr. Alexander McDougal and two sons, all of whom were residents of this city. To the surviving … Loss of Schooner Canada From the wreck of the Canada, before noticed in our paper, we have the melancholy news of the loss of the entire crew; except the Captain, …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), March 30, 1850 "O Pilot, 'tis a Stormy night, There's danger on the Deep. " On a bleak and dismal night, last December, past midnight, a large number of hardy looking men were seen hovering in the darkness near the foot of Fort Ontario. In the distance, surrounded by gloom and the ... "O Pilot, 'tis a Stormy night, There's danger on the Deep. " On a bleak and dismal night, last December, past midnight, a large number of hardy looking men were …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), April 6, 1850 The First Propeller. - In looking among the lake craft the other day, we were not a little surprised, to be told that the first Propeller ever built in this country was before us. The "Vandalia" was set afloat about eight years since; and had per Propellers attached by Mr. … The First Propeller. - In looking among the lake craft the other day, we were not a little surprised, to be told that the first Propeller ever built in this …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), Thursday, Oct. 10, 1850 From the Rochester Daily Advertiser A Thrilling Incident - Lake Ontario crossed in an open boat, during a violent Storm . On Wednesday last, as one of the heaviest gales of the season was sweeping over the broad bosom of Lake ... From the Rochester Daily Advertiser A Thrilling Incident - Lake Ontario crossed in an open boat, during a violent Storm . On Wednesday last, as one of the heaviest gales …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), May 30, 1851 A Duel at Oswego. When and how the fashion arose, whether or no instituted as an appeal of the weak from the insults of the strong, whether as a tribunal of rights, its decrees have not punished the innocent as often as the guilty, whether not often used to wreak … A Duel at Oswego. When and how the fashion arose, whether or no instituted as an appeal of the weak from the insults of the strong, whether as a tribunal …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), April 20, 1868 A QUESTION FOR LAKE UNDERWRITERS - MALE VS. FEMALE COOKS. - The Buffalo Courier says the following is a literal copy of a letter recently received by a gentleman connected with the Board of Lake Underwriters. There is more truth than poetry - more sound sense than ... A QUESTION FOR LAKE UNDERWRITERS - MALE VS. FEMALE COOKS. - The Buffalo Courier says the following is a literal copy of a letter recently received by a gentleman connected …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), May 20, 1859 This tug was built in 1855 in Oswego by Thomas Dobbie. Morgan M. Wheeler, owner and master. Named for John H. Bloore, an Oswego forwarder. 54x11x7 32 tons. Abandoned 1864. This tug was built in 1855 in Oswego by Thomas Dobbie. Morgan M. Wheeler, owner and master. Named for John H. Bloore, an Oswego forwarder. 54x11x7 32 tons. Abandoned 1864.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), Sat., July 28, 1860 The Propeller Prairie State which was partially burned night before last, has been raised, and is now unloading. At this rate she will resume her place in the line, as good as new, in a very few days. We regret to learn that Messrs. E. Skinner & Son, of this … The Propeller Prairie State which was partially burned night before last, has been raised, and is now unloading. At this rate she will resume her place in the line, as …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), Aug. 4, 1860 Northern Transportation Company Oswego, N.Y., Aug. 3 '60 ) Albert F. Smith, Esq., Chief Engineer, Oswego Fire Department, Oswego, N.Y. Dear Sir, - Enclosed, please find a check of One Hundred ($100,) which amount I beg to present, on ... Northern Transportation Company Oswego, N.Y., Aug. 3 '60 ) Albert F. Smith, Esq., Chief Engineer, Oswego Fire Department, Oswego, N.Y. Dear Sir, - Enclosed, please find a check of One …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), Wed., Aug. 22, 1860 Collision Of The Steamer Niagara And An Unknown Schooner. - last evening the steamer Niagara, on her way down from Rochester to this port, when about eight or ten miles from Oswego, came in violent collision with an unknown vessel. May of the passengers, not intending to land at this … Collision Of The Steamer Niagara And An Unknown Schooner. - last evening the steamer Niagara, on her way down from Rochester to this port, when about eight or ten miles …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), Friday, Aug. 24, 1860 The Steamer Niagara - Her Late Collision. - At a meeting of the passengers on board the steamer Niagara held on the boat, on the twenty-second day of August, 1860, on motion of Mr. J.L. Eldridge, of Wisconsin, Mr. Henry Hartzog was called to the chair, and Thomas W., Berry, … The Steamer Niagara - Her Late Collision. - At a meeting of the passengers on board the steamer Niagara held on the boat, on the twenty-second day of August, 1860, …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
