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Contributors: Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Geographic Location: New York City
- Geographic Location: Oswego Canal
- Letter from OSWEGO
Oswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), 9 May 1832 FOR THE PALLADIUM Mr. Carpenter: I would beg leave to draw the attention of the people to the situation of the Oswego Canal, through the medium of your paper. I have just seen one of our townsmen, who informs me, that the tow-path is in some places very considerably ... Oswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), 9 May 1832 FOR THE PALLADIUM Mr. Carpenter: I would beg leave to draw the attention of the people to the situation of the Oswego Canal, through the medium of your paper. I …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Diary in America
Vol. 1 Chapter XII Set off for Oswego in a canal boat; it was called a packet-boat because it did not carry merchandise, but was a very small affair, about fifty feet long by eight wide. The captain of her was, however, in his own opinion, no small affair; he … Vol. 1 Chapter XII Set off for Oswego in a canal boat; it was called a packet-boat because it did not carry merchandise, but was a very small affair, about …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Letters on the Natural History and Internal Resources of the State of New York [Extracts from: "Letters on the Natural History and Internal Resources of the State of New York" By Hibernicus (DeWitt Clinton) New York, 1822] Page 22 Letter V. Montezuma, July, 1820 My Dear Sir, In my voyage on ... [Extracts from: "Letters on the Natural History and Internal Resources of the State of New York" By Hibernicus (DeWitt Clinton) New York, 1822] Page 22 Letter V. Montezuma, July, 1820 …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- The Flood at Mud Lock
Oswego Daily Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), 17 Mar 1862 The Flood at Mud Lock-- Mud lock (No.4) on the Oswego Canal, which is in process of rebuilding, is submerged by the high water which sets back into it from the Oswego river. The foundation of the new lock was completed and secured on Saturday night, and about one-third of … Oswego Daily Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), 17 Mar 1862 The Flood at Mud Lock-- Mud lock (No.4) on the Oswego Canal, which is in process of rebuilding, is submerged by the high water which sets back into it from …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Mud Lock Oswego Daily Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), 18 Mar 1862 Mud lock. We are glad to learn from the Syracuse Standard that affairs at Mud Lock are not as bad condition as was supposed. The coffer dam is not materially injured by the pressure of water, but measures have been taken to strengthen the work. The whole labor of bailing … Oswego Daily Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), 18 Mar 1862 Mud lock. We are glad to learn from the Syracuse Standard that affairs at Mud Lock are not as bad condition as was supposed. The coffer dam is not materially …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- The Condition of Mud Lock Oswego Daily Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), 20 Mar 1862 The Condition of Mud Lock-- The Syracuse Journal make a favorable report of the condition of Mud Lock. It says: A visit to Mud Lock yesterday afternoon showed us that the current reports of the condition of the work there were highly exaggerated. The flood was more severe in the … Oswego Daily Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), 20 Mar 1862 The Condition of Mud Lock-- The Syracuse Journal make a favorable report of the condition of Mud Lock. It says: A visit to Mud Lock yesterday afternoon showed us that …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Winter Life of Canal Boatmen
Evening Recorder (Amsterdam, NY), 27 Dec 1911 Winter Life of Canal Boatmen ____ Hundreds of Navigators of the Line Live in New York During the Closed Season - Curious Facts About the Industry. ____ A few days after the canals tributary to this port are closed for the season hundreds of owners of canal boars ... Evening Recorder (Amsterdam, NY), 27 Dec 1911 Winter Life of Canal Boatmen ____ Hundreds of Navigators of the Line Live in New York During the Closed Season - Curious Facts About the Industry. ____ A few days …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Communication Oswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), 23 Apr 1825 Communication ___ Mr. Lord, - I understand that some of your neighbors are making a great noise about what they and their Clintonian Legislature have done to improve navigation of the Oswego river, that is, if long dull stories can be said to make a great noise. I expect ... Oswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), 23 Apr 1825 Communication ___ Mr. Lord, - I understand that some of your neighbors are making a great noise about what they and their Clintonian Legislature have done to improve navigation of …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Brooklyn (1836)
Previous Registration: U.S.A. (1853) 150x22x8 Owned by Cudlip & Snyder, Saint John N. B. Towboat. Previous Registration: U.S.A. (1853) 150x22x8 Owned by Cudlip & Snyder, Saint John N. B. Towboat.Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Richard Doane (1863) Official No.: 72286; Previous Registration: U.S.A. (1877) 69x18x8 Owned by A. McDermott, Saint John 1877; P. S. McManus, Dorchester N. B. 1886. Tug. Official No.: 72286; Previous Registration: U.S.A. (1877) 69x18x8 Owned by A. McDermott, Saint John 1877; P. S. McManus, Dorchester N. B. 1886. Tug.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Wilson G. Hunt (1849) Official No.: 72676; Previous Registration: U.S.A. (1878) 186x26x6 Owned by Canadian Pacific Navigation Co. Built by Collyer, New York 1849. Engine 36x108 (maker unknown). Used Victoria-New Westminster 1858-61 and again from 1877. Brought around to California via Cape Horn in 1850 in voyage lasting 322 days including delays at Bermuda … Official No.: 72676; Previous Registration: U.S.A. (1878) 186x26x6 Owned by Canadian Pacific Navigation Co. Built by Collyer, New York 1849. Engine 36x108 (maker unknown). Used Victoria-New Westminster 1858-61 and again …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Tekla (1902) Official No.: 126416; Previous Registration: U.S.A. (1909) 102x21x13 Owned by J. C. Eaton, Toronto. Official No.: 126416; Previous Registration: U.S.A. (1909) 102x21x13 Owned by J. C. Eaton, Toronto.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Thalassa (1913) Other Names: Mohawk (1930); Halcyon; Official No.: 150738; Previous Registration: U.S.A. (1922) Other Names: Mohawk (1930); Halcyon; Official No.: 150738; Previous Registration: U.S.A. (1922)Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Tilicum (1910) Other Names: Bayhound (1927); Official No.: 152367; Previous Registration: U.S.A. (1926) 114x17x10 Owned by Dominion Textile Co., Montreal; to Dominion Government 1927. Built by W. Gardner, New York 1910; engine 10-15-24x15 by F. W. Sullivan Co., New York. Yacht, later "revenue cruiser". Other Names: Bayhound (1927); Official No.: 152367; Previous Registration: U.S.A. (1926) 114x17x10 Owned by Dominion Textile Co., Montreal; to Dominion Government 1927. Built by W. Gardner, New York 1910; engine …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Nautilus (1887) Official No.: 103999; Previous Registration: U.S.A. (1898) 56x14x4 Owned by A. L. Young, St. Stephen N. B. Official No.: 103999; Previous Registration: U.S.A. (1898) 56x14x4 Owned by A. L. Young, St. Stephen N. B.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Mayita (1899) Official No.: 138270; Previous Registration: U.S.A. (1917) 118x16x9 Owned by A. Mackay Co., Quebec 1921; J. A. Fafard, Quebec 1928. Ferry. Official No.: 138270; Previous Registration: U.S.A. (1917) 118x16x9 Owned by A. Mackay Co., Quebec 1921; J. A. Fafard, Quebec 1928. Ferry.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Lasata (1905) Official No.: 107427; Previous Registration: U.S.A. (1909) 82x15x7 Owned by A. C. Hardy, Brockville Ont. Official No.: 107427; Previous Registration: U.S.A. (1909) 82x15x7 Owned by A. C. Hardy, Brockville Ont.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Olympia (1869) Other Names: Princess Louise (1879); Official No.: 72682; Previous Registration: U.S.A. (1878) First Rebuild: Official Number: 72682 Propulsion: Sidewheel Dimensions: 184 x 30 -- 932 tons Rebuilt: in 1885 184x30x13 Owned by Hudson's Bay Co.; to Canadian Pacific Navigation Co. 1883. Built by J. English & Sons, New York 1869. … Other Names: Princess Louise (1879); Official No.: 72682; Previous Registration: U.S.A. (1878) First Rebuild: Official Number: 72682 Propulsion: Sidewheel Dimensions: 184 x 30 -- 932 tons Rebuilt: in 1885 184x30x13 …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Corinthia (1903) Official No.: 126289; Previous Registration: U.S.A. (1909) Later Registration: U.S.A. (1912) 80x16x7 Owned by R. Thompson, Saint John N. B. Official No.: 126289; Previous Registration: U.S.A. (1909) Later Registration: U.S.A. (1912) 80x16x7 Owned by R. Thompson, Saint John N. B.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Pictou (1862) Other Names: Fah-Kee; Official No.: 66004; Previous Registration: U.S.A. (1873) as Fah-Kee 166x29x18 Owned by Quebec & Gulf Ports Steamship Co. Built by F. E. Williams, Greenpoint, N.Y. 1862. Engines (2) 42x42 by Pusey & Jones, Wilmington Delaware. Chartered for service Portland-Halifax; left Quebec 15/11/73, never heard from; 29 killed. Other Names: Fah-Kee; Official No.: 66004; Previous Registration: U.S.A. (1873) as Fah-Kee 166x29x18 Owned by Quebec & Gulf Ports Steamship Co. Built by F. E. Williams, Greenpoint, N.Y. 1862. Engines …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
