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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 - Gobles at This Port Oswego Morning Herald (Oswego, NY), 9 Dec 1912 The Buffalo Express of yesterday had an interesting article on "Long Point Island, the Graveyard of Lake Erie," and on the front page a picture of all that remains of the schooner Leadville, which went on the beach there November 23, 1883, a piece of a bow and some ribs … Oswego Morning Herald (Oswego, NY), 9 Dec 1912 The Buffalo Express of yesterday had an interesting article on "Long Point Island, the Graveyard of Lake Erie," and on the front page a picture of all that remains of …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Morning Herald (Oswego, NY), Sat. May 31,1879 Wanted a Tug Boat Several days since a fellow, purporting to be from Buffalo, arrived in this city and gave people to understand that he wished to buy a tug boat to take to his home, where he claimed there was an insufficient number to do the business. How the … Wanted a Tug Boat Several days since a fellow, purporting to be from Buffalo, arrived in this city and gave people to understand that he wished to buy a tug …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Seaman's Union
Oswego Morning Herald (Oswego, NY), 8 Mar 1879 Seaman's Union _____ Richard Powers, President of the Chicago branch of the general organization of the Seamen's Union, arrived in this city last evening and was met by a delegation of sailors and escorted to the Reciprocity House. When it became noised that Mr. Powers had ... Oswego Morning Herald (Oswego, NY), 8 Mar 1879 Seaman's Union _____ Richard Powers, President of the Chicago branch of the general organization of the Seamen's Union, arrived in this city last evening and was met by a delegation …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Oswego Morning Herald (Oswego, NY), 30 Jul 1879 At a special meeting of the Seamen's Union, held at their hall yesterday afternoon, it was resolved, that in view of the advance in freight rates, that sailors' wages be, until further notice, $1.25 per day. At a special meeting of the Seamen's Union, held at their hall yesterday afternoon, it was resolved, that in view of the advance in freight rates, that sailors' wages be, …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Fisheries Oswego Morning Herald (Oswego, NY), 26 Apr 1879 Oswego Fisheries. ____ But few of our citizens know that many people living near the lake shore in the Second Ward gain a livelihood by fishing, but such is the fact. The fishing ground at this season of the year extends from a point near abreast of Four-mile Point, including … Oswego Morning Herald (Oswego, NY), 26 Apr 1879 Oswego Fisheries. ____ But few of our citizens know that many people living near the lake shore in the Second Ward gain a livelihood by fishing, but such is the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Seamen's Union Oswego Morning Herald (Oswego, NY), 10 Mar 1879 Seamen's Union The Seamen's Union at this port promises to be a strong organization. Last Saturday over 100 men who plow the blue waters of the lakes, enrolled themselves at the Reciprocity House. The initiation fee is two dollars per man, but by a provision of the by-laws a member … Oswego Morning Herald (Oswego, NY), 10 Mar 1879 Seamen's Union The Seamen's Union at this port promises to be a strong organization. Last Saturday over 100 men who plow the blue waters of the lakes, enrolled themselves at …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Fast Sailing Oswego Morning Herald (Oswego, NY), 11 Nov 1878 Fast Sailing. Several Captains were in N.S. Stone's chandlery store Saturday night talking about fast sailing, when Captain Geo. Tait, of the schooner Two Friends, made the bold assertion that he had run from Milwaukee to Chicago, 90 miles, in his schooner, which was flying light, ... Oswego Morning Herald (Oswego, NY), 11 Nov 1878 Fast Sailing. Several Captains were in N.S. Stone's chandlery store Saturday night talking about fast sailing, when Captain Geo. Tait, of the schooner Two Friends, made the bold assertion that …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Into the River Oswego Morning Herald (Oswego, NY), 25 Nov 1878 Into the River Captain Alex Keith, of the schooner Trade Wind, in boarding his schooner early last evening near the Northwestern elevator, slipped in climbing over a canal boat and fell into the river between the vessel and the canal boat, striking his head heavily on the wail of ... Oswego Morning Herald (Oswego, NY), 25 Nov 1878 Into the River Captain Alex Keith, of the schooner Trade Wind, in boarding his schooner early last evening near the Northwestern elevator, slipped in climbing over a canal boat and …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Morning Herald (Oswego, NY), 24 Jun 1879 It is surmised that Mr. M.J. Cummings will name his new schooner, now being built at Goble & Macfarlane's yard, "Leadville," in honor of the young city in Colorado where he and Mr. Nicholas Finn have a smelter. We trust that she may "pan out: as well as have the … It is surmised that Mr. M.J. Cummings will name his new schooner, now being built at Goble & Macfarlane's yard, "Leadville," in honor of the young city in Colorado where …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- An Extensive Builder. Oswego Morning Herald (Oswego, NY), 2 Jul 1879 The schooner, which will be launched from Goble & Macfarlane's shipyard this afternoon, is the thirty-eighth Mr. Goble has built at this port. There are but few ship-carpenters in this country who have done as much and as good work as George Goble. Craft that he built twenty years ago … Oswego Morning Herald (Oswego, NY), 2 Jul 1879 The schooner, which will be launched from Goble & Macfarlane's shipyard this afternoon, is the thirty-eighth Mr. Goble has built at this port. There are but few ship-carpenters in this …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Launch of the Leadville Oswego Morning Herald (Oswego, NY), 3 Jul 1879 LAUNCH OF THE LEADVILLE ____ A Fine Schooner - The Vessels Goble & Macfarlane Built Yesterday afternoon at precisely 4 o'clock the lanyards which held the new schooner Leadville fast to the ways in Goble & Macfarlane's ship-yard wee cut, and the large and stately craft ... Oswego Morning Herald (Oswego, NY), 3 Jul 1879 LAUNCH OF THE LEADVILLE ____ A Fine Schooner - The Vessels Goble & Macfarlane Built Yesterday afternoon at precisely 4 o'clock the lanyards which held the new schooner Leadville fast …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- The Leadville's Hitch Oswego Morning Herald (Oswego, NY), 28 Jul 1879 Captain Hurley, of the schooner Blazing Star, says that the schooner Leadville was too wide, by about a half inch, to enter lock 3, Welland Canal. By dubbing her wales, which projected beyond the plank some distance, the trouble can be obviated. Captain John M. Griffin and Mr. Goble went … Oswego Morning Herald (Oswego, NY), 28 Jul 1879 Captain Hurley, of the schooner Blazing Star, says that the schooner Leadville was too wide, by about a half inch, to enter lock 3, Welland Canal. By dubbing her wales, …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Loss of the Schooner Daniel Lyons Oswego Morning Herald (Oswego, NY), 21 Oct 1878 Loss of the Schooner Daniel Lyons The crew safe and in Chicago. Last Saturday about eight o'clock Mr. Daniel Lyons received a telegram from Captain Holland dated Chicago as follows: Schooner Dan Lyons sunk foot of Lake Michigan by collision with schooner Kate Gillett; ... Oswego Morning Herald (Oswego, NY), 21 Oct 1878 Loss of the Schooner Daniel Lyons The crew safe and in Chicago. Last Saturday about eight o'clock Mr. Daniel Lyons received a telegram from Captain Holland dated Chicago as follows: …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
