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Groups: Ithaca Journal- Groups: Detroit and Michigan newspapers
- Groups: Palmer Collection
- Year: 1859
- Detroit Daily Advertiser (Detroit, MI), 6 Jul, 1859
At his port there is a great demand for seamen, the supply being light. $16 per month are the going wages. At his port there is a great demand for seamen, the supply being light. $16 per month are the going wages.Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Northern Transportation Company's Propeller Line from Ogdensburgh to the West
1859 Northern Transportation Company's PROPELLER LINE FROM Ogdensburgh to the West The Northern Transportation Company Having a Line of First Class Upper Cabin Screw Steamers Leaving Ogdensburgh Four Times per Week, weather permitting, For all points on the Upper Lakes; will transport ... 1859 Northern Transportation Company's PROPELLER LINE FROM Ogdensburgh to the West The Northern Transportation Company Having a Line of First Class Upper Cabin Screw Steamers Leaving Ogdensburgh Four Times per …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Oswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), April 11, 1859
Miniature Ship. - Geo. A. Ford , Esq., has just finished a miniature ship, which excels anything of the kind ever attempted in this vicinity. The vessel is built on the clipper plan, is sixteen inches in length, and is framed, he same ... Miniature Ship. - Geo. A. Ford , Esq., has just finished a miniature ship, which excels anything of the kind ever attempted in this vicinity. The vessel is built on …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), Tues., April 28, 1859
"Union Village" At a meeting convened at the Cobble Stone School House, on the 7th inst. at 10 o'clock A.M. Agreeably to adjournment, Selden P. Clark took the chair, and Jonathan ... "Union Village" At a meeting convened at the Cobble Stone School House, on the 7th inst. at 10 o'clock A.M. Agreeably to adjournment, Selden P. Clark took the chair, and …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), 24 Nov 1859 This phenomenon has also been observed and well documented on waters of Lakes Michigan and Superior which overlie great deposits of iron ore. This phenomenon has also been observed and well documented on waters of Lakes Michigan and Superior which overlie great deposits of iron ore.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), 16 Aug 1859 All of the vessels mentioned are American Great Lakes boats. All of the vessels mentioned are American Great Lakes boats.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Daily Advertiser (Detroit, MI), 7 May, 1859 ANOTHER CANAL STEAMER. - The Utica Observer of last Friday notices the passage westward through that city, of the canal steamer G. W. Paddock, propelled by side wheels, which fold up like a fan to the side of the boat. ANOTHER CANAL STEAMER. - The Utica Observer of last Friday notices the passage westward through that city, of the canal steamer G. W. Paddock, propelled by side wheels, which fold …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Daily Advertiser (Detroit, MI), 9 Aug, 1859 The schr Toledo, which, about a week since, was run into by the steamer Cleveland, on Lake Michigan, was subsequently towed to Grand Haven, where she was again run into by the steamer City of Cleveland, and this time nearly demolished. She was owned in Milwaukee. ... The schr Toledo, which, about a week since, was run into by the steamer Cleveland, on Lake Michigan, was subsequently towed to Grand Haven, where she was again run into …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Daily Advertiser (Detroit, MI), 17 Jun, 1859 VESSEL STRUCK BY LIGHTNING - The scow Sea Star was struck by lightning at half past two this morning near Grosse Point. The foretopmast was carried away, and the foremast very badly shivered, one bolt passing into the center of the mast, traversing almost its entire length and coming ... VESSEL STRUCK BY LIGHTNING - The scow Sea Star was struck by lightning at half past two this morning near Grosse Point. The foretopmast was carried away, and the foremast …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Daily Advertiser (Detroit, MI), June 17, 1859 Lightning strikes of sail vessels on the lakes were fairly common, with several a year being reported. Most ships just suffered the "shivering" (i.e. splintering) of a mast, but a few strikes - like this one - had somewhat bizarre effects. Lightning strikes of sail vessels on the lakes were fairly common, with several a year being reported. Most ships just suffered the "shivering" (i.e. splintering) of a mast, but a …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Daily Advertiser (Detroit, MI), June 25, 1859 The brig Black Hawk, Capt. Alexander, left this port to-day for Liverpool, with a cargo consisting of 25,507 West India staves, 21,024 pipe staves and 1466 ps heading. She is under charter of Messrs. Aspinall & Son and is owned by A. T. Barney, Esq., of Cleveland. She stops at … The brig Black Hawk, Capt. Alexander, left this port to-day for Liverpool, with a cargo consisting of 25,507 West India staves, 21,024 pipe staves and 1466 ps heading. She is …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), 8 Nov, 1859 INTERESTING EXPERIMENTS WITH CAPT. OTTINGER'S SURF-BOAT. - A series of experiments with Capt. Ottinger's surf-boat and other apparatus to be used in saving the lives of shipwrecked persons were made at the Erie Basin yesterday afternoon, in the presence of a few invited friends. Capt. ... INTERESTING EXPERIMENTS WITH CAPT. OTTINGER'S SURF-BOAT. - A series of experiments with Capt. Ottinger's surf-boat and other apparatus to be used in saving the lives of shipwrecked persons were made …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Grand Traverse Herald (Traverse City, MI), July 15, 1859 Michigan Southern and Northern Indiana R. R., formerly the Michigan Southern R. R. They owned the 2,026 t. sidewheeler CITY OF BUFFALO and the 1,861 t. sidewheeler WESTERN METROPOLIS. Michigan Southern and Northern Indiana R. R., formerly the Michigan Southern R. R. They owned the 2,026 t. sidewheeler CITY OF BUFFALO and the 1,861 t. sidewheeler WESTERN METROPOLIS.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Cortland Republican Banner (Cortland, NY), Wed., Aug. 24, 1859
The Excursion to Oswego ____ With some hundreds of others, we participated in the enjoyment of an excursion to the city of Oswego on Thursday last. The day was all that could be desired for such an excursion, and nothing occurred to mar the enjoyment of the trip. Starting ... The Excursion to Oswego ____ With some hundreds of others, we participated in the enjoyment of an excursion to the city of Oswego on Thursday last. The day was all …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Oswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), April 21, 1859 A Mirage. - At about six o'clock last evening a magnificent sight attracted our attention. The peculiar state of the atmosphere caused a refraction which presented the Canada Shore, which seemed but a few miles distant. The trees and beach were ... A Mirage. - At about six o'clock last evening a magnificent sight attracted our attention. The peculiar state of the atmosphere caused a refraction which presented the Canada Shore, which …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), Friday, Oct. 7, 1859 Went Ashore. - An unfortunate marine disaster occurred just off our harbor on Wednesday night. Quite a strong north west wind had sprung up that afternoon, and about eight o'clock the schooner Commerce , Capt. ... Went Ashore. - An unfortunate marine disaster occurred just off our harbor on Wednesday night. Quite a strong north west wind had sprung up that afternoon, and about eight o'clock …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), Mon., April 25, 1859 "Marine News" The schooner Northerner, Capt. Disbro, bound from Ogdensburgh to the Genesee river, was out in the gale of Saturday. She left the St. Lawrence Saturday morning, and after having been out a few hours, snowing hard, with the wind gradually increading and the sea ... "Marine News" The schooner Northerner, Capt. Disbro, bound from Ogdensburgh to the Genesee river, was out in the gale of Saturday. She left the St. Lawrence Saturday morning, and after …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Rochester Democrat (Rochester, NY), Tues., April 26, 1859 Effects of the Late Gale. - About 12 o'clock last Saturday night the schooner S. Buttles , Alexander Pollock , master, went ashore 10 or 12 miles east of the Effects of the Late Gale. - About 12 o'clock last Saturday night the schooner S. Buttles , Alexander Pollock , master, went ashore 10 or 12 miles east of the …Maritime History of the Great LakesOswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), March 14, 1859 Busy. - The work of repairing and the hum of busy preparation is everywhere going on along our docks. Carpenters, caulkers and sailors are hard at work, and fixing things for the opening of navigation, for the further delay of which there seems to be no good reason in the … Busy. - The work of repairing and the hum of busy preparation is everywhere going on along our docks. Carpenters, caulkers and sailors are hard at work, and fixing things …Maritime History of the Great LakesOswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), March 28, 1859 Cheering. - This has been one of the most spring like days we have yet had. The sun has shone warm and brightly, calling vegetation forth from the winter slumberings. The harbor is alive with vessels moving about and the puffing of Tugs in search of some craft unable to … Cheering. - This has been one of the most spring like days we have yet had. The sun has shone warm and brightly, calling vegetation forth from the winter slumberings. …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
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