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  • Buffalo Commercial Advertiser (Buffalo, NY), 8 Nov 1838, p. 2
    Buffalo Commercial Advertiser (Buffalo, NY), 8 Nov 1838, p. 2
    NewspaperText       During the high wind last evening, the schr. Lady of the Lake , Capt. Sheppard, of Vermillion, Ohio, went ashore just below the mouth of our harbor, and has since gone to pieces. She had a partial cargo of wheat and flour, of which the flour alone was saved. Capt. …
    NewspaperText     During the high wind last evening, the schr. Lady of the Lake , Capt. Sheppard, of Vermillion, Ohio, went ashore just below the mouth of our harbor, and has since …
    Maritime History of the Great Lakes
  • Western Herald (Sandwich, ON), Tuesday, January 3, 1838
    Western Herald (Sandwich, ON), Tuesday, January 3, 1838
    TextNewspaper       Since our first number was issued we have been in a state of excitement never before equaled in consequence of the threatening attitude assumed by the rebel blood-hounds and their associates, the loafers of Detroit. Ever since the dispersion of McKenzie and his brave, ...
    TextNewspaper     Since our first number was issued we have been in a state of excitement never before equaled in consequence of the threatening attitude assumed by the rebel blood-hounds and their …
    Maritime History of the Great Lakes
  • Western Herald (Sandwich, ON), Tuesday, January 3, 1838
    Western Herald (Sandwich, ON), Tuesday, January 3, 1838
    TextNewspaper       Since our first number was issued we have been in a state of excitement never before equaled in consequence of the threatening attitude assumed by the rebel blood-hounds and their associates, the loafers of Detroit. Ever since the dispersion of McKenzie and his brave, ...
    TextNewspaper     Since our first number was issued we have been in a state of excitement never before equaled in consequence of the threatening attitude assumed by the rebel blood-hounds and their …
    Maritime History of the Great Lakes
  • Western Herald (Sandwich, ON), Tuesday, October 9, 1838
    Western Herald (Sandwich, ON), Tuesday, October 9, 1838
    TextNewspaper       The Steam Boat CYNTHIA Burnt. -- On Saturday last the Steam Boat CYNTHIA, commanded by Capt. J. H. Hodson, when two miles this side of Amherstburgh, on her way to sandwich, was discovered to be on fire. So rapidly did the flames spread over the upper works, that it was …
    TextNewspaper     The Steam Boat CYNTHIA Burnt. -- On Saturday last the Steam Boat CYNTHIA, commanded by Capt. J. H. Hodson, when two miles this side of Amherstburgh, on her way to …
    Maritime History of the Great Lakes
  • Western Herald (Sandwich, ON), Tuesday, October 16, 1838
    Western Herald (Sandwich, ON), Tuesday, October 16, 1838
    TextNewspaper       The hermaphrodite schooner ' BROCK,' lost two of her guns during a little squall on Lake Huron, a short time ago, which, it appears, were not secured against such an emergency, doubtless, owing to the supposition by the salt water gentleman who commands the vessel, ...
    TextNewspaper     The hermaphrodite schooner ' BROCK,' lost two of her guns during a little squall on Lake Huron, a short time ago, which, it appears, were not secured against such an …
    Maritime History of the Great Lakes
  • Western Herald (Sandwich, ON), Tuesday, October 30, 1838
    Western Herald (Sandwich, ON), Tuesday, October 30, 1838
    TextNewspaper       Yesterday morning the schr. BROCK brought up from Amherstburgh, and landed at our wharf, the long nine-pounder, which was taken with the schooner ' ANN of Detroit,' two smaller guns, 200 stand of musket and accoutrements, and 20,000 rounds of ball cartridge. The ...
    TextNewspaper     Yesterday morning the schr. BROCK brought up from Amherstburgh, and landed at our wharf, the long nine-pounder, which was taken with the schooner ' ANN of Detroit,' two smaller guns, …
    Maritime History of the Great Lakes
  • British Whig (Kingston, ON), Sat. , May 19,  1838
    British Whig (Kingston, ON), Sat. , May 19, 1838
    TextNewspaper       Steam Boat Racing. - An accident occurred on board the Sir Robert Peel on her passage from this port to that of Oswego on Wednesday last, in consequence of the temerity, or we may say the wickedness of running that vessel against the Great Britain. When the two vessels were …
    TextNewspaper     Steam Boat Racing. - An accident occurred on board the Sir Robert Peel on her passage from this port to that of Oswego on Wednesday last, in consequence of the …
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  • Kingston Chronicle (Kingston, ON), May 26, 1838
    Kingston Chronicle (Kingston, ON), May 26, 1838
    TextNewspaper       We, the undersigned, Officers of the H. M. S. Inconstant, having been on board the Sir Robert Peel on the 16th inst. when she unfortunately caught fire, and having seen in the papers a statement which was both incorrect and unjust, and if which left uncontradicted would tend to injure …
    TextNewspaper     We, the undersigned, Officers of the H. M. S. Inconstant, having been on board the Sir Robert Peel on the 16th inst. when she unfortunately caught fire, and having seen …
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  • Kingston Chronicle (Kingston, ON), May 26, 1838
    Kingston Chronicle (Kingston, ON), May 26, 1838
    TextNewspaper       For the Chronicle and Gazette, THE GREAT BRITAIN AND SIR R. PEEL. Mr. Editor, On Wednesday the 16th instant, the Sir Robert Peel arrived from Prescott fully prepared for a trial of speed with the Britain; the Peel ...
    TextNewspaper     For the Chronicle and Gazette, THE GREAT BRITAIN AND SIR R. PEEL. Mr. Editor, On Wednesday the 16th instant, the Sir Robert Peel arrived from Prescott fully prepared for a …
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  • Oswego County Whig (Oswego, NY), Wed. , May 30, 1838
    Oswego County Whig (Oswego, NY), Wed. , May 30, 1838
    TextNewspaper       The arrivals and departures published in the Oswego County Whig at the time show that the Great Britain, (Whitney, master); Sir Robert Peel (Armstrong, master) and William IV (Jones, master) made regular stops at Oswego in 1838.
    TextNewspaper     The arrivals and departures published in the Oswego County Whig at the time show that the Great Britain, (Whitney, master); Sir Robert Peel (Armstrong, master) and William IV (Jones, master) …
    Maritime History of the Great Lakes
  • Oswego County Whig (Oswego, NY), May 30, 1838
    Oswego County Whig (Oswego, NY), May 30, 1838
    TextNewspaper       Chart of Lake Ontario. - The following communication is upon a very important subject to that part of the community which navigate our lake, or do business upon its waters. The chart here alluded to, by every one who has examined it, is spoken of in the highest terms, and …
    TextNewspaper     Chart of Lake Ontario. - The following communication is upon a very important subject to that part of the community which navigate our lake, or do business upon its waters. …
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  • Democratic Free Press (Detroit, MI), June 27, 1838
    Democratic Free Press (Detroit, MI), June 27, 1838
    TextNewspaper       FROM THE FRONTIER (Correspondence of the Albany Argus ) Watertown, June 13, 1838 Dear Sir -- We have nothing of importance in regard to the affairs of the frontier, save the fact just communicated to me, that this morning , ...
    TextNewspaper     FROM THE FRONTIER (Correspondence of the Albany Argus ) Watertown, June 13, 1838 Dear Sir -- We have nothing of importance in regard to the affairs of the frontier, save …
    Maritime History of the Great Lakes
  • Oswego County Whig (Oswego, NY), Wed., July 25, 1838
    Oswego County Whig (Oswego, NY), Wed., July 25, 1838
    TextNewspaper       [From the Watertown Jeffersonian] Shipwreck. - The lives of but few persons furnish incidents as appalling as that given below. The account may be in some of the particulars incorrect, as it was penned in a hurried manner, from the lips of one of the sufferers. ...
    TextNewspaper     [From the Watertown Jeffersonian] Shipwreck. - The lives of but few persons furnish incidents as appalling as that given below. The account may be in some of the particulars incorrect, …
    Maritime History of the Great Lakes
  • Oswego County Whig (Oswego, NY), Wed., June 13, 1838
    Oswego County Whig (Oswego, NY), Wed., June 13, 1838
    TextNewspaper       To. Capt. Smith, Steamer Oneida: We the undersigned, Cabin passengers on board the Sir Robert Peel, Steamer, which was destroyed this morning by a band of Pirates (calling themselves Patriots) at Well's Island, within seven miles of French Creek, avail ourselves of the earliest ...
    TextNewspaper     To. Capt. Smith, Steamer Oneida: We the undersigned, Cabin passengers on board the Sir Robert Peel, Steamer, which was destroyed this morning by a band of Pirates (calling themselves Patriots) …
    Maritime History of the Great Lakes
  • Oswego County Whig (Oswego, NY), Wed., Jan. 31,1838
    Oswego County Whig (Oswego, NY), Wed., Jan. 31,1838
    TextNewspaper       MOUTH OF SALMON RIVER - AND PULASKI Extracts from the report of the superintendent relative to the improvement of the harbor at the mouth of Salmon River, accompanying the report of the Secretary of War. "The importance of this point as a harbor to the maritime people of ...
    TextNewspaper     MOUTH OF SALMON RIVER - AND PULASKI Extracts from the report of the superintendent relative to the improvement of the harbor at the mouth of Salmon River, accompanying the report …
    Maritime History of the Great Lakes
  • St. Catharines Journal (St. Catharines, ON), June 20, 1838
    St. Catharines Journal (St. Catharines, ON), June 20, 1838
    TextNewspaper       New Boat - The George Washington, a new steam boat built at Ashtabula, this season, made her appearance yesterday. We did not have an opportunity to visit her and therefore defer a description till another day. This is the seventh new boat upon Lake Erie this year. One more may …
    TextNewspaper     New Boat - The George Washington, a new steam boat built at Ashtabula, this season, made her appearance yesterday. We did not have an opportunity to visit her and therefore …
    Maritime History of the Great Lakes
  • St. Catharines Journal (St. Catharines, ON), June 20, 1838
    St. Catharines Journal (St. Catharines, ON), June 20, 1838
    TextNewspaper       Steam Boat Burned - The new steam boat Washington, of Ashtabula, bound from Detroit to Buffalo, took fire about 3 o'clock on the morning of the 16th inst., when about 3 miles above Silver Creek, and was burned to the water's edge. The boat was but three miles out, but …
    TextNewspaper     Steam Boat Burned - The new steam boat Washington, of Ashtabula, bound from Detroit to Buffalo, took fire about 3 o'clock on the morning of the 16th inst., when about …
    Maritime History of the Great Lakes
  • St. Catharines Journal (St. Catharines, ON), June 21, 1838
    St. Catharines Journal (St. Catharines, ON), June 21, 1838
    TextNewspaper       Rise Of Water On Lake Erie - The Cleveland Herald mentions the fact that the waters of Lake Erie, at that point, are at least three and a half feet highter than they were three years ago, and eighteen inches above the level of last year. A similar rise has …
    TextNewspaper     Rise Of Water On Lake Erie - The Cleveland Herald mentions the fact that the waters of Lake Erie, at that point, are at least three and a half feet …
    Maritime History of the Great Lakes
  • St. Catharines Journal (St. Catharines, ON), June 28, 1838
    St. Catharines Journal (St. Catharines, ON), June 28, 1838
    TextNewspaper       The Erie Observer publishes a statement of Capt. Dobbins, of the schr. N. Biddle, detailing the particulars of an attempt to burn his vessel at Dunnville, on the Grand River, U.C.,, on the night of June 3rd. Hoisting the American flag in a Canadian port on the Sabbath is the …
    TextNewspaper     The Erie Observer publishes a statement of Capt. Dobbins, of the schr. N. Biddle, detailing the particulars of an attempt to burn his vessel at Dunnville, on the Grand River, …
    Maritime History of the Great Lakes
  • St. Catharines Journal (St. Catharines, ON), July 5, 1838
    St. Catharines Journal (St. Catharines, ON), July 5, 1838
    TextNewspaper       Another Pirate Expedition? - The steam boat General Macomb was stolen from a wharf at Detroit, within a day or two, by the pirates who have for a long time infested that place, and are supposed to have proceeded up the lakes, with the intention, it is thought, of landing …
    TextNewspaper     Another Pirate Expedition? - The steam boat General Macomb was stolen from a wharf at Detroit, within a day or two, by the pirates who have for a long time …
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