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- Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), 31 Mar 1849Steamboat Lines and Appointments for the Season of 1849. We give below the various steamboat lines running in the Chicago trade, and to different points from this city, for which we are indebted for much of the information, to the Buffalo Express. We have endeavored to give the ...Steamboat Lines and Appointments for the Season of 1849. We give below the various steamboat lines running in the Chicago trade, and to different points from this city, for which …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), 7 May 1849*Port Huron **At Black R. (now Lorain ), Ohio R.C. Bristol, author of the letter extracted below, was a pioneer Lake Michigan skipper, shipbuilder and vessel owner. His commands included the brig JOHN KENZIE, the steamer NEW YORK and the schooner FLORIDA. In 1843 he built the famous steamer INDEPENDENCE …*Port Huron **At Black R. (now Lorain ), Ohio R.C. Bristol, author of the letter extracted below, was a pioneer Lake Michigan skipper, shipbuilder and vessel owner. His commands included …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Buffalo Commercial Advertiser (Buffalo, NY), Saturday, October 6, 1849, page 2The Cleveland Herald, 3rd. inst.,says, as the propeller HERCULES was coming up last night, when off Fairport, she nearly came in collision with a three masted schooner, supposed to be the Canadian schooner GILMOUR. The captain hailed the HERCULES, said he was in a sinking condition, and wished ...The Cleveland Herald, 3rd. inst.,says, as the propeller HERCULES was coming up last night, when off Fairport, she nearly came in collision with a three masted schooner, supposed to be …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), April 10, 1849What A Change! - The number of steamboats on the Upper Lakes, up to the year 1825, was one! On the opening of navigation in the spring of 1848, there were on the entire length of the lakes, 95 steamers, 45 propellers, 5 barks, 93 brigs, 548 schooners, and 128 …What A Change! - The number of steamboats on the Upper Lakes, up to the year 1825, was one! On the opening of navigation in the spring of 1848, there …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Daily Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), Friday April 13,1849.Marine List Arrived--- April 13 Str. Niagara Childs LewistonMarine List Arrived--- April 13 Str. Niagara Childs LewistonMaritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), Monday, April 9, 1849
Advertisement Supposedly this is the ship that some say never existed which we think is the "Vandalia." Cochran was from Hamilton, Ont. and owned this vessel at the time.Advertisement Supposedly this is the ship that some say never existed which we think is the "Vandalia." Cochran was from Hamilton, Ont. and owned this vessel at the time.Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Buffalo Courier, Wednesday, June 20, 1849
New steamer, WYOMING, 128 feet long, 16 wide on deck, drawing 12 inches water, about a hundred tons burden, and driven by two engines of 40 horse power each, has just been finished at Tunkhannock, and now runs between that place and Owego, on the Susquehanna river. -- Havana Rep. …New steamer, WYOMING, 128 feet long, 16 wide on deck, drawing 12 inches water, about a hundred tons burden, and driven by two engines of 40 horse power each, has …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), Mon., April 16, 1849
The Gale. - The wind has blown from West and North West for the last sixty hours, with slight variations and without abatement, accompanied with snow squalls and with a sufficient degree of cold to cover vessels with ice, where exposed to the dashing waters and raging ...The Gale. - The wind has blown from West and North West for the last sixty hours, with slight variations and without abatement, accompanied with snow squalls and with a …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), March 19, 1849
The Lake is open, (it has not been closed,) the harbor and river are open, the ice banks are fast disappearing from the pier and beach. the hum of preparation is heard at the docks, the vessels and the ship-yards, giving promise of the speedy resumption of business on the …The Lake is open, (it has not been closed,) the harbor and river are open, the ice banks are fast disappearing from the pier and beach. the hum of preparation …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), March 19, 1849
Sailing Regulations on the Lakes The sailing regulations, adopted by the masters and owners of vessels on the Lakes, at a meeting held in the city of Buffalo in the winter of 1847, have been acknowledged by Congress and enacted into law with heavy penalties. -- It is a highly …Sailing Regulations on the Lakes The sailing regulations, adopted by the masters and owners of vessels on the Lakes, at a meeting held in the city of Buffalo in the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- America (Steamboat), 1 Apr 1849
overhauled, &c.overhauled, &c.Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Peninsula (Propeller), 1 Jul 1849
new propeller,new propeller,Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Elizabeth (Schooner), 12 Sep 1849
voyage to atlanticvoyage to atlanticMaritime History of the Great Lakes- Merchant (Schooner), sunk, 7 Jun 1849
Reason: sunk Lives: 5 Remarks: Total loss ?Reason: sunk Lives: 5 Remarks: Total loss ?Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Beagle (Propeller), aground, 10 Oct 1849
Reason: aground Lives: nil Remarks: Total loss ?Reason: aground Lives: nil Remarks: Total loss ?Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Chronicle & News (Kingston, ON), March 31, 1849
p.2 The Navigation - The steamer Gildersleeve will go down the river on Monday as far as Dickenson's Landing, and we learn that the Princess Royal will leave Toronto for this port on Monday. The harbor is fairly open. The brig Quebec beat down the river on Thursday, and the …p.2 The Navigation - The steamer Gildersleeve will go down the river on Monday as far as Dickenson's Landing, and we learn that the Princess Royal will leave Toronto for …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Chronicle & News (Kingston, ON), April 4, 1849
p.2 The Navigation - Business has commenced upon the waters of the lake and river. On Sunday morning, the steamer City of Toronto arrived here from Toronto, followed on Tuesday by the Princess Royal. The Henry Gildersleeve went below on Monday morning and returned last evening. ...p.2 The Navigation - Business has commenced upon the waters of the lake and river. On Sunday morning, the steamer City of Toronto arrived here from Toronto, followed on Tuesday …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Chronicle & News (Kingston, ON), April 7, 1849
p.1 Season Arrangements & Appointments Upon the Lakes For 1849. [Buffalo Commercial Advertiser] We copy below, from the Express of this morning, the arrangements of the different steamboat lines, and the appointment of officers ...p.1 Season Arrangements & Appointments Upon the Lakes For 1849. [Buffalo Commercial Advertiser] We copy below, from the Express of this morning, the arrangements of the different steamboat lines, and …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Chronicle & News (Kingston, ON), April 11, 1849
p.1 FLOODS IN THE WEST. The Chicago Democrat of the 14th inst. says: ....From a personal examination this morning we have obtained the following particulars: The schooner J.Y. Scammon lies on the south side with bow stove. She is considerably damaged. ...p.1 FLOODS IN THE WEST. The Chicago Democrat of the 14th inst. says: ....From a personal examination this morning we have obtained the following particulars: The schooner J.Y. Scammon lies …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Chronicle & News (Kingston, ON), April 14, 1849
p.3 Navigation - The steamers Princess Royal, City of Toronto, and Magnet, are making regular trips upon the lake, and the Queen and Prince of Wales on the Bay. The mail line on the river is not yet fully in operation. The American steamers visit us daily on their way …p.3 Navigation - The steamers Princess Royal, City of Toronto, and Magnet, are making regular trips upon the lake, and the Queen and Prince of Wales on the Bay. The …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), Monday, April 9, 1849