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- Geographic Location: Erie Canal
- Old Zack. Barnes
Oswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), June 28, 1879 Old Zack. Barnes. _____ Death of the Most Notable Man in the Early History of Boating on the Erie - The Murderer of Van Schaik and His Eventful Life. ____ Zachariah Barnes died in Forestport, Oneida county, a few days ago, aged about 67 years. Zack. Barnes was one ... Oswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), June 28, 1879 Old Zack. Barnes. _____ Death of the Most Notable Man in the Early History of Boating on the Erie - The Murderer of Van Schaik and His Eventful Life. ____ …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Wayne Sentinel (Palmyra, NY), 22 Oct 1823
The Erie Canal Navigation Company have added to their line the Chancellor Kent and Benjamin Wright, two new, well finished boats, and made such other arrangements as will ensure travelers a cheap, expeditious and pleasant passage to Albany, during the season when traveling in stages is rendered ... The Erie Canal Navigation Company have added to their line the Chancellor Kent and Benjamin Wright, two new, well finished boats, and made such other arrangements as will ensure travelers …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Canal Navigation Wayne Sentinel (Palmyra, NY), 13 Apr 1825 Canal Navigation. - The navigation of the Erie Canal commenced last Monday, and the various lines of freight and packet boats, (having undergone great repairs and amendments since last season,) are now all or nearly all in motion - and a new aspect is given to business of all kinds. … Wayne Sentinel (Palmyra, NY), 13 Apr 1825 Canal Navigation. - The navigation of the Erie Canal commenced last Monday, and the various lines of freight and packet boats, (having undergone great repairs and amendments since last season,) …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Erie Canal and Michigan Territory Wayne Sentinel (Palmyra, NY), 28 Jun 1825 Erie Canal and Michigan Territory. - The editor of the Michigan Sentinel, having traveled the whole length of the Grand Canal, excepting that part between Albany and Schenectady, and noted down his observations, gives his readers something like two columns of sketches and hints respecting its ... Wayne Sentinel (Palmyra, NY), 28 Jun 1825 Erie Canal and Michigan Territory. - The editor of the Michigan Sentinel, having traveled the whole length of the Grand Canal, excepting that part between Albany and Schenectady, and noted …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Canal Regulations Wayne Sentinel (Palmyra, NY), 7 Apr 1826 CANAL REGULATIONS. At a meeting of the Board of Canal Commissioners in the city of Albany, on the 10th of March, 1826, the following rules and regulations, in addition to those provided by law relating to the Erie and Champlain canals, were adopted to wit: 1. Every boat ... Wayne Sentinel (Palmyra, NY), 7 Apr 1826 CANAL REGULATIONS. At a meeting of the Board of Canal Commissioners in the city of Albany, on the 10th of March, 1826, the following rules and regulations, in addition to …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Canal Revenue Wayne Sentinel (Palmyra, NY), 2 Jun 1826 Canal Revenue. - If our readers are not generally in a money-making way, these hard times, it will afford them some consolation to know that our State is in a prosperous condition. The Collector at this place informs us, that he received for Canal Tolls in one day, during the … Wayne Sentinel (Palmyra, NY), 2 Jun 1826 Canal Revenue. - If our readers are not generally in a money-making way, these hard times, it will afford them some consolation to know that our State is in a …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Wayne Sentinel (Palmyra, NY), 25 Aug 1826 The Canal Packet Boat fare, on the whole route from Schenectady to Buffalo, is now reduced from 4 to 3 cents per mile, including board, and 2 cents per mile, exclusive of board. The Canal Packet Boat fare, on the whole route from Schenectady to Buffalo, is now reduced from 4 to 3 cents per mile, including board, and 2 cents per mile, …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Wayne Sentinel (Palmyra, NY), 6 Jul 1827 We are informed by the Collector of the Canal toll in this village, that on the first day of this month, he had received $32,527.96 in tolls. The Canal had then been open only seventy days. We are informed by the Collector of the Canal toll in this village, that on the first day of this month, he had received $32,527.96 in tolls. The Canal had …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- The Canal Packets Utica Daily Gazette, 18 Apr 1845 The Canal Packets. - We advise everyone, who has not already, to take a look at some one of the larger packet boats built within the last two years to ply on the canal between this place and Syracuse. Those who have not been through these "hundred footers," have no … Utica Daily Gazette, 18 Apr 1845 The Canal Packets. - We advise everyone, who has not already, to take a look at some one of the larger packet boats built within the last two years to …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- The Packet Boats of the Erie Canal Company Syracuse Journal (Syracuse, NY), 27 Apr 1852 The Packet Boats of the Erie Canal Company are now running regularly from Schenectady to Buffalo, without change of boats. The boats have been re-fitted in an elegant manner, and placed under experienced and gentlemanly commanders. A boat will leave here every day at 6 A.M. for the East, ... Syracuse Journal (Syracuse, NY), 27 Apr 1852 The Packet Boats of the Erie Canal Company are now running regularly from Schenectady to Buffalo, without change of boats. The boats have been re-fitted in an elegant manner, and …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Syracuse Journal (Syracuse, NY), 6 May 1852 The Packet boats appear to be doing a good business this year, and we understand that thus far, the travel by that mode of conveyance is one third more this season than it has been before for several years. The Packet 'Monterey,' Capt. A. Luther, arrived here yesterday morning from … The Packet boats appear to be doing a good business this year, and we understand that thus far, the travel by that mode of conveyance is one third more this …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Syracuse Journal (Syracuse, NY), 16 Apr 1853 We notice that the boatmen are caulking and painting the boats lying in the Canal Basin, preparatory to the resumption of Spring navigation. Every thing now in the business line begins to wear a more cheerful aspect. Forwarders, boatmen and business men generally, are looking forward to the opening ... We notice that the boatmen are caulking and painting the boats lying in the Canal Basin, preparatory to the resumption of Spring navigation. Every thing now in the business line …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Syracuse Journal (Syracuse, NY), 21 Apr 1853 The Rochester & Syracuse Railroad was opened June 1, 1853 which essentially put the packetboats out of business The Rochester & Syracuse Railroad was opened June 1, 1853 which essentially put the packetboats out of businessMaritime History of the Great Lakes
- Syracuse Journal (Syracuse, NY), 23 Apr 1853 The Jordan Transcript thus speaks of the neat little packet which runs between this City and Jordan: The packet boat Norwich commenced, on Wednesday last, her regular trips for the season, between this place and Syracuse. Such a communication between these places is a matter of great convenience ... The Jordan Transcript thus speaks of the neat little packet which runs between this City and Jordan: The packet boat Norwich commenced, on Wednesday last, her regular trips for the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Syracuse Journal (Syracuse, NY), 27 Apr 1853 The total amount of tolls taken in at the Canal Collector's office in this city, up to 10 o'clock yesterday morning, was $2.042.21. The Canal is now in good order east of the City, and loaded boats have continued to arrive from New York since Monday noon. No boats, however, … The total amount of tolls taken in at the Canal Collector's office in this city, up to 10 o'clock yesterday morning, was $2.042.21. The Canal is now in good order …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Large Break in the Canal Syracuse Journal (Syracuse, NY), 30 Apr 1853 A break occurred in the Erie Canal, near the village of Orville, about six miles east of this city, on Thursday, and so rapidly was the bank washed away, that in a short time about twenty feet of the heel path was entirely destroyed. Nearly one hundred feet of the … Syracuse Journal (Syracuse, NY), 30 Apr 1853 A break occurred in the Erie Canal, near the village of Orville, about six miles east of this city, on Thursday, and so rapidly was the bank washed away, that …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Another Break in the Canal Break in the Canal. Syracuse Journal (Syracuse, NY), 10 May 1853 The Canal gave way about 4 o'clock Sunday afternoon, near Orville, at the place where the large break occurred a few days ago, and has caused nearly as bad a breach as the former one. About sixty or seventy feet of the berm embankment, just east of the Aqueduct over … Syracuse Journal (Syracuse, NY), 10 May 1853 The Canal gave way about 4 o'clock Sunday afternoon, near Orville, at the place where the large break occurred a few days ago, and has caused nearly as bad a …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Another Break in the Canal Break in the Canal. Syracuse Journal (Syracuse, NY), 10 May 1853 The Canal gave way about 4 o'clock Sunday afternoon, near Orville, at the place where the large break occurred a few days ago, and has caused nearly as bad a breach as the former one. About sixty or seventy feet of the berm embankment, just east of the Aqueduct over … Syracuse Journal (Syracuse, NY), 10 May 1853 The Canal gave way about 4 o'clock Sunday afternoon, near Orville, at the place where the large break occurred a few days ago, and has caused nearly as bad a …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Syracuse Journal (Syracuse, NY), 13 May 1853 The Break at the Orville Aqueduct is entirely repaired, and boats are now passing quite rapidly. The first one which passed was the "E. Leaman," of Reding, at 12 o'clock Wednesday night. Business again looks lively, and we hope it will be long before it will be suspended by a … The Break at the Orville Aqueduct is entirely repaired, and boats are now passing quite rapidly. The first one which passed was the "E. Leaman," of Reding, at 12 o'clock …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Syracuse Journal (Syracuse, NY), 23 May 1853 On Thursday last, while the packet boat Norwich was making her regular trip between Jordan and Syracuse, she came in collision with a large, loaded boat and sunk in a short time. Mr. Carson, we understand, will soon be on hand with another "craft," to take the place of the … On Thursday last, while the packet boat Norwich was making her regular trip between Jordan and Syracuse, she came in collision with a large, loaded boat and sunk in a …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
