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- St. Catharines Evening Journal (St. Catharines, ON), February 17, 1862The work on the two vessels constructing by Mr. Shickeluna at his shipyard in this town is progressing very fast, the weather having been extremely favorable. It is expected that they will be ready for launching on the opening of navigation. He has a large number of vessels at his …The work on the two vessels constructing by Mr. Shickeluna at his shipyard in this town is progressing very fast, the weather having been extremely favorable. It is expected that …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Catharines Evening Journal (St. Catharines, ON), March 28, 1862The Opening Of Navigation The line of the Welland Canal presents a most animated appearance just now. Everybody having the most remote connection with marine interests is engaged in preparing for the opening of navigation. The shipyards especially present a most lively ...The Opening Of Navigation The line of the Welland Canal presents a most animated appearance just now. Everybody having the most remote connection with marine interests is engaged in preparing …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Catharines Evening Journal (St. Catharines, ON), March 28, 1862We believe it is the intention of the ship-carpenters, etc. employed in Mr. Shickluna's yard to give a ball at the Welland House on the occasion of launching the new vessel about Easter Monday.We believe it is the intention of the ship-carpenters, etc. employed in Mr. Shickluna's yard to give a ball at the Welland House on the occasion of launching the new …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Catharines Evening Journal (St. Catharines, ON), March 28, 1862A New Trade - This week Mr. Shickluna will send by rail to Oswego two masts 90 feet long each, which have been ordered by one of the shipbuilders there. This is entirely a new branch of business in this part of Canada and we trust to see it improved …A New Trade - This week Mr. Shickluna will send by rail to Oswego two masts 90 feet long each, which have been ordered by one of the shipbuilders there. …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Daily British Whig (Kingston, ON), 22 March 1862Spring Walk by a Fresh Hand I PORTSMOUTH The thriving little village of Portsmouth is as busy now as it can be, and Hatter's Bay, too, is a scene of bustle. Ship carpenters, blacksmiths, and laborers are running here and there; while the sound of the hammer may be ...Spring Walk by a Fresh Hand I PORTSMOUTH The thriving little village of Portsmouth is as busy now as it can be, and Hatter's Bay, too, is a scene of …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Daily British Whig (Kingston, ON), 2 April 1862Spring Walk by a Fresh Hand I Seeing that the opening of navigation is at hand, and that there is little time to be lost, "Fresh Hand" will leave the consideration of the lions of Kingston, and will describe business at the different wharves, &c.; The stranger will ...Spring Walk by a Fresh Hand I Seeing that the opening of navigation is at hand, and that there is little time to be lost, "Fresh Hand" will leave the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Daily British Whig (Kingston, ON), 5 April 1862Spring Walk by a Fresh Hand V BAKER'S WHARF.--The brig New York lies here, commanded by Capt. Ratcliffe, of this city. She is having new planking, and new timbers are being placed in her stern. She has new taffrail, rails all round, and is being caulked and painted so as …Spring Walk by a Fresh Hand V BAKER'S WHARF.--The brig New York lies here, commanded by Capt. Ratcliffe, of this city. She is having new planking, and new timbers are …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Daily British Whig (Kingston, ON), 11 April 1862Spring Walk by a Fresh Hand VI GARDEN ISLAND.--Delighted with what he had seen in Kingston, the Stranger was desirous of going over to Garden Island, and the only thing which could reasonably prevent him would be the condition of the ice. "Fresh Hand" was fearful of falling ...Spring Walk by a Fresh Hand VI GARDEN ISLAND.--Delighted with what he had seen in Kingston, the Stranger was desirous of going over to Garden Island, and the only thing …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Daily British Whig (Kingston, ON), 16 April 1862Spring Walk by a Fresh Hand VII MESSRS. BERRY & CO.'S ELEVATORS. --There is no establishment of the kind in Canada which can at all equal that of Messrs. Berry & Co. of Kingston, for the facilities for loading vessels with grain are greater here than in any other ...Spring Walk by a Fresh Hand VII MESSRS. BERRY & CO.'S ELEVATORS. --There is no establishment of the kind in Canada which can at all equal that of Messrs. Berry …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Joseph Traveler (St. Joseph, MI), Wednes., 16 July 1862The Guide - This is the name of a beautiful little vessel which was built at this place by Messrs. McMillan and Shaw, launched on Thursday evening last. Her capacity is estimated at ninety tons. She is a fine model, and we hope she will prove a success to her …The Guide - This is the name of a beautiful little vessel which was built at this place by Messrs. McMillan and Shaw, launched on Thursday evening last. Her capacity …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Commercial Press (Pultneyville, NY), October, 1862This was a little monthly newspaper published in Pultneyville in the 1860s. Two small sized bound volumes at Wayne County Historian's Office, Lyons, N. Y.This was a little monthly newspaper published in Pultneyville in the 1860s. Two small sized bound volumes at Wayne County Historian's Office, Lyons, N. Y.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Catharines Evening Journal (St. Catharines, ON), January 2, 1862As for the lakes, we have there already a seventy-four gun ship, of excellent model, suitable to turn into a screen, and if iron plated and armed with rifled guns, able to sweep Lake Erie of any fleet the British could show there in the next six months. - New …As for the lakes, we have there already a seventy-four gun ship, of excellent model, suitable to turn into a screen, and if iron plated and armed with rifled guns, …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Catharines Evening Journal (St. Catharines, ON), January 2, 1862When next our much respected contemporary discusses the probability of war with England and the important of our lake defences, we wish it would point out how it proposes to get that seventy-four gun ship from Sacketts Harbor into Lake Erie. Will the New Orleans go through the Welland Canal …When next our much respected contemporary discusses the probability of war with England and the important of our lake defences, we wish it would point out how it proposes to …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Catharines Evening Journal (St. Catharines, ON), January 31, 1862A New Canal Proposed The Chicago Tribune is troubled about the position of England at this moment, and is anxious that the West should be made independent of Canada by the construction of a new canal on the American side of the Falls of Niagara. Knowing the anxiety of our …A New Canal Proposed The Chicago Tribune is troubled about the position of England at this moment, and is anxious that the West should be made independent of Canada by …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Catharines Evening Journal (St. Catharines, ON), January 2, 1862The tug McQueen, which left here a few days since for Port Colborne, to bring to this port the bark Col. Elsworth, returned On Saturday evening with that vessel in tow. The McQueen has left again to fall in with the bark Torrent, which vessel is now on Lake Erie …The tug McQueen, which left here a few days since for Port Colborne, to bring to this port the bark Col. Elsworth, returned On Saturday evening with that vessel in …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Catharines Evening Journal (St. Catharines, ON), January 23, 1862Loss Of A Schooner - The schooner Isabella Ainslie, of Leith, C.W., was wrecked on the 27th December, about seven miles north of the Limestone Islands, in the Georgian Bay. No lives were lost.Loss Of A Schooner - The schooner Isabella Ainslie, of Leith, C.W., was wrecked on the 27th December, about seven miles north of the Limestone Islands, in the Georgian Bay. …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Catharines Evening Journal (St. Catharines, ON), February 12, 1862The chain of lakes have a marine of which the people who live upon their borders may justly be proud. It comprises 1,502 steamers, propellers and sail vessels, with an aggregate tonnage of 381,137, valued at $11,862,450, and engaging the services of 18,375 men.The chain of lakes have a marine of which the people who live upon their borders may justly be proud. It comprises 1,502 steamers, propellers and sail vessels, with an …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Catharines Evening Journal (St. Catharines, ON), February 22, 1862We see by the Globe that an arrangement has been made between the Northern Railway Co., and E.B. Ward, the great steamboat proprietor of Detroit, to run a line of boats between Collingwood and Chicago next season. In addition to this another line of boats in connection with the Northern …We see by the Globe that an arrangement has been made between the Northern Railway Co., and E.B. Ward, the great steamboat proprietor of Detroit, to run a line of …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Catharines Evening Journal (St. Catharines, ON), March 18, 1862Several vessels will leave Toronto about the end of this week, laden with grain for Oswego.Several vessels will leave Toronto about the end of this week, laden with grain for Oswego.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Catharines Evening Journal (St. Catharines, ON), March 18, 1862If the present mild and genial weather continues the canal will be open for navigation about the 1st prox.. It is now covered with ice, but it is not very thick.If the present mild and genial weather continues the canal will be open for navigation about the 1st prox.. It is now covered with ice, but it is not very …Maritime History of the Great Lakes