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Contributors: Great Lakes Maritime Institute- Contributors: Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Year: 1860
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- Another Steamboat Explosion
Chicago Daily Herald, 30 Jun 1860, p. 3 ANOTHER STEAMBOAT EXPLOSION.--The Prop. R. H. Foss, hence yesterday evening for Muskegon, when about 15 miles out, and running under 75 lbs. of steam, burst her boiler, scalding the fireman badly, and several of the deck hands slightly. No cause can be assigned for the explosion, as her ... Chicago Daily Herald, 30 Jun 1860, p. 3 ANOTHER STEAMBOAT EXPLOSION.--The Prop. R. H. Foss, hence yesterday evening for Muskegon, when about 15 miles out, and running under 75 lbs. of steam, burst her boiler, scalding the fireman …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Stamp of Steamer MAYFLOWER Montreal
Property stamp from the steamboat MAYFLOWER of Montreal. Property stamp from the steamboat MAYFLOWER of Montreal.Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Scow Schooner BROTHERS of Bronte
Includes detail of flag and horns at the peak of the foremast. Includes detail of flag and horns at the peak of the foremast.Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Steamboat LADY ELGIN and schooner AUGUSTA
Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Abstract of articles shipped, Beaver Harbor, 30 June to 30 September 1860
Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Clearance, three bateaux, C. Pothier, 23 June 1806
Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Entry, two boats, Michel Dousman, 15 October 1806
Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Steamer Columbia
Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), 20 May 1860, p. 4 STEAMER COLUMBIA.--The steamer Columbia arrived yesterday morning from Saginaw, having completed the repairs to her engine and machinery, which were disabled a few days since. She brought down 250 bbls. fish, 100,000 shingles, 6 casks ashes, a few shade trees, and some pump logs. She is ... Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), 20 May 1860, p. 4 STEAMER COLUMBIA.--The steamer Columbia arrived yesterday morning from Saginaw, having completed the repairs to her engine and machinery, which were disabled a few days since. She brought down 250 bbls. …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Accident Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), 13 May 1860 ACCIDENT.--While the steamer Columbia was on her way from Thunder Bay to Saginaw, and while off the Charity Islands her piston-rod broke, carrying away the cylinder-head, and otherwise disabling her machinery. She was taken in tow by the bark Adriatic, Captain Miner, and taken into Saginaw ... Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), 13 May 1860 ACCIDENT.--While the steamer Columbia was on her way from Thunder Bay to Saginaw, and while off the Charity Islands her piston-rod broke, carrying away the cylinder-head, and otherwise disabling her …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- The Iron City Cleveland Leader (Cleveland, OH), 13 Jun 1860, p. 4 THE IRON CITY arrived at Detroit on Monday evening, having left her cargo at the Saut.[sic] Her freight and passengers were transferred to the General Taylor. the Iron City is no in Clark's dry dock where she will receive her new wheel and shaft. Cleveland Leader (Cleveland, OH), 13 Jun 1860, p. 4 THE IRON CITY arrived at Detroit on Monday evening, having left her cargo at the Saut.[sic] Her freight and passengers were transferred to the General Taylor. the Iron City is …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Arrival of the Northern Light
Plain Dealer (Cleveland, OH), 11 Jun 1860, p. 3 Arrival of the Northern Light The steamer Northern Light arrived from Lake Superior yesterday, having left Ontonagon on Tuesday, the 5th. The Iron City broke her shaft at the Sault on Friday morning, and lost one wheel. A new wheel has been ordered ... Plain Dealer (Cleveland, OH), 11 Jun 1860, p. 3 Arrival of the Northern Light The steamer Northern Light arrived from Lake Superior yesterday, having left Ontonagon on Tuesday, the 5th. The Iron City broke her shaft at the Sault …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Explosion of the Propeller Foss Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), 1 Jul 1860, p. 4 EXPLOSION OF THE PROPELLER FOSS.--The propeller R. H. Foss, which left this port evening before last for Muskegon, exploded her boiler when about fifteen miles out. She was running under only 75 pounds of steam at the time, and no cause can be assigned for the explosion. One fireman was … Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), 1 Jul 1860, p. 4 EXPLOSION OF THE PROPELLER FOSS.--The propeller R. H. Foss, which left this port evening before last for Muskegon, exploded her boiler when about fifteen miles out. She was running under …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Accident to the Northerner St. Lawrence Republican, 4 Sep 1860, p. 2 ACCIDENT TO THE NORTHERNER.--The steamer Northerner, on her last downward trip broke her shaft and will be delayed for two or three weeks repairing. We understand the Passport will take her place on the line. St. Lawrence Republican, 4 Sep 1860, p. 2 ACCIDENT TO THE NORTHERNER.--The steamer Northerner, on her last downward trip broke her shaft and will be delayed for two or three weeks repairing. We understand the Passport will take …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Terrible Explosion of the Steamer Globe at Chicago
Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper (New York, NY), 24 Nov 1860, p. 5, column 1 Terrible Explosion of the Steamer Globe at Chicago It is our painful duty to-day to illustrate on e of those appalling catastrophes which has rendered Western travelling so dangerous, and, we fear, from what we have read in the local papers, that it was the result of the grossest ... Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper (New York, NY), 24 Nov 1860, p. 5, column 1 Terrible Explosion of the Steamer Globe at Chicago It is our painful duty to-day to illustrate on e of those appalling catastrophes which has rendered Western travelling so dangerous, and, …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Appalling Calamity Chicago Tribune (Chicago, IL), 9 Nov 1860, p. 1 APPALLING CALAMITY _______ The Propeller Globe Blown Up. _______ Fearful Effects of the Explosion _______ Sixteen Lives Supposed Lost. _______ Seven Bodies Recovered _______ Particulars of the Catastrophe. _______ Scenes ... Chicago Tribune (Chicago, IL), 9 Nov 1860, p. 1 APPALLING CALAMITY _______ The Propeller Globe Blown Up. _______ Fearful Effects of the Explosion _______ Sixteen Lives Supposed Lost. _______ Seven Bodies Recovered _______ Particulars of the Catastrophe. _______ Scenes …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- The Catastrophe of the Globe Chicago Tribune (Chicago, IL), 10 Nov 1860, p. 1 The Catastrophe of the Globe The shocking casualty, the explosion of the propeller Globe, was still too fresh in mind yesterday, not to be the most prominent topic of attention and interest yesterday. Very many hair-breadth escapes are noted and brought forward. It is singular to ... Chicago Tribune (Chicago, IL), 10 Nov 1860, p. 1 The Catastrophe of the Globe The shocking casualty, the explosion of the propeller Globe, was still too fresh in mind yesterday, not to be the most prominent topic of attention …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Cape Vincent Gazette (Cape Vincent, NY), 5 Apr 1860
Orvis Westcott, of Sackets Harbor, has been appointed Keeper of the Lighthouse on Horse Island, near that place, vice Capt. Samuel McNitt, removed. Capt. McNitt has filled the post for 30 years. he was a soldier of the war of 1812, and at the battle of Sackets Harbor was among … Orvis Westcott, of Sackets Harbor, has been appointed Keeper of the Lighthouse on Horse Island, near that place, vice Capt. Samuel McNitt, removed. Capt. McNitt has filled the post for …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Fickle Fortune
Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), 18 Sep 1860 Fickle Fortune. - Most of our readers will remember the famous diver and sub-marine explorer of the lakes. The individual was originally a resident of Oswego, and for some years obtained his livelihood by odd jobs and laboring upon the docks. He finally became somewhat noted about town ... Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), 18 Sep 1860 Fickle Fortune. - Most of our readers will remember the famous diver and sub-marine explorer of the lakes. The individual was originally a resident of Oswego, and for some years …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - "Diving With and Without Armor." Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), 27 Oct 1860 "Diving With and Without Armor." - This is the title of a pamphlet containing the submarine exploits of J.B. Green, the celebrated diver, who is now in this city. It purports to give a history of the adventures of Mr. Green, and although its style is not particularly perspicuous, the … Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), 27 Oct 1860 "Diving With and Without Armor." - This is the title of a pamphlet containing the submarine exploits of J.B. Green, the celebrated diver, who is now in this city. It …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Landing at Ha! Ha! Bay
SAGUENAY burned in 1861 and was converted to a barge. SAGUENAY burned in 1861 and was converted to a barge.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
