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- Year: 1862
- Merritt, W. H., Honorable
appeared in Canadian Champion, 16 Jul 1862, p. 2 Death of Hon. W. H. Merritt This gentleman, who has been complaining for some time, died on Sunday morning, 6th inst., on board the steamer Champion when he was returning from Montreal to his home in St. Catherines. He has reached that city on his way to the seaboard, but … appeared in Canadian Champion, 16 Jul 1862, p. 2 Death of Hon. W. H. Merritt This gentleman, who has been complaining for some time, died on Sunday morning, 6th inst., on board the steamer Champion when he was returning …Milton Public Library - Funeral of Richard Aylward and his Wife
The Intelligencer, 12 Dec 1862, Section Commentary ... The Intelligencer, 12 Dec 1862, Section Commentary ...Belleville Public Library - Execution of the Murderers Aylward
Hastings Chronicle, 10 Dec 1862, p. 2, column 5 ... Hastings Chronicle, 10 Dec 1862, p. 2, column 5 ...Belleville Public Library - The Execution of Richard Aylward and Mary Aylward
The Intelligencer, 12 Dec 1862, p. 1 ... The Intelligencer, 12 Dec 1862, p. 1 ...Belleville Public Library - Launch at Brockville
Launch at Brockville - A steamer named Bristol was launched from the yard of Messrs. Chaffrey Bros., Brockville, on Saturday last. She is the largest class built to pass through the locks. The launch was successful, and was witnessed by a very large number of spectators. ... Launch at Brockville - A steamer named Bristol was launched from the yard of Messrs. Chaffrey Bros., Brockville, on Saturday last. She is the largest class built to pass through …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), 5 Feb 1862
THE LONDON TIMES ON OUR LAKE DEFENSES The London TIMES of the 7th (of January) thinks that, in case of a war with the United States, Canada would be attacked by sea instead of land and maintains that the policy of England would be to carry on a naval warfare … THE LONDON TIMES ON OUR LAKE DEFENSES The London TIMES of the 7th (of January) thinks that, in case of a war with the United States, Canada would be attacked …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), 23 Apr 1862 *pony engine - a small auxiliary steam engine used to run deck gear - winches, capstans, pumps, etc. *pony engine - a small auxiliary steam engine used to run deck gear - winches, capstans, pumps, etc.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), 27 Apr 1862 *Now Marine City, MI *Now Marine City, MIMaritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), 30 Apr 1862 THE WATER WITCH - The new propeller Water Witch, at present lying at Brady's dock, was yesterday visited by many of our citizens, including several of our leading shipwrights. By the latter she was pronounced - as we have already intimated - to be built strong and substantial, and of … THE WATER WITCH - The new propeller Water Witch, at present lying at Brady's dock, was yesterday visited by many of our citizens, including several of our leading shipwrights. By …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), 3 May 1862 BRITISH LION was wrecked in a storm on Long Pt, Lake Erie, Oct. 4, 1877 BRITISH LION was wrecked in a storm on Long Pt, Lake Erie, Oct. 4, 1877Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), 5 Feb 1862 * Two 11-inch Dahlgren guns were installed. **equipoise = counterbalanced, i.e. the rudder had a vane both foreward and aft of a central axle. * Two 11-inch Dahlgren guns were installed. **equipoise = counterbalanced, i.e. the rudder had a vane both foreward and aft of a central axle.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), 14 May 1862 THE NEW STEAM BARK CREAM CITY. - This monster steam craft arrived here yesterday afternoon shortly after five o'clock, and came alongside the dock foot of Bates street, where a large number of citizens, including many of our first and best mechanics, availed themselves of the ... THE NEW STEAM BARK CREAM CITY. - This monster steam craft arrived here yesterday afternoon shortly after five o'clock, and came alongside the dock foot of Bates street, where a …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), 27 Jun 1862 The CREAM CITY went ashore in the great gale of Nov 22, 1869 near Detour, Michigan, in northern Lake Huron and was stranded. Despite determined efforts to extricate her, the big vessel resisted all attempts and was abandoned to break up December 8. The CREAM CITY went ashore in the great gale of Nov 22, 1869 near Detour, Michigan, in northern Lake Huron and was stranded. Despite determined efforts to extricate her, the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Buffalo Courier, April 3, 1862
The schooner NIGHTINGALE, at present laid up at this port, has been sold, we understand, by parties in Oswego, to E. W. Hudson, Esq., of this city. The price is stated to be $10,500. The NIGHTINGALE is a staunch built vessel of some 16,000 bushel capacity. We learn also, the … The schooner NIGHTINGALE, at present laid up at this port, has been sold, we understand, by parties in Oswego, to E. W. Hudson, Esq., of this city. The price is …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Buffalo Courier, May 7, 1862 FOR CHICAGO. - The new Barque PARAMA, built the past winter at Cleveland, passed up yesterday, bound for Chicago. Also, a fore-and-aft schooner built at Oswego, called the GEORGE GOBLE, bound for the same port. - Detroit Free Press FOR CHICAGO. - The new Barque PARAMA, built the past winter at Cleveland, passed up yesterday, bound for Chicago. Also, a fore-and-aft schooner built at Oswego, called the GEORGE GOBLE, …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Launch and Accident
Syracuse Journal (Syracuse, NY), May 7, 1862 LAUNCH AND ACCIDENT. ---The RUSSIAN, a new vessel, the best boat thatwas ever set from the Oswego yards, was launched yesterday afternoon. She is about 400 tons burthen, and will carry 17,000 bushels of grain through the Welland Canal. The owner are MessrsSmith and Post. She was built ... Syracuse Journal (Syracuse, NY), May 7, 1862 LAUNCH AND ACCIDENT. ---The RUSSIAN, a new vessel, the best boat thatwas ever set from the Oswego yards, was launched yesterday afternoon. She is about 400 tons burthen, and will …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Buffalo Courier, May 8, 1862 LAUNCH. - The Oswego Times says a new Barque of 400 tons burthen and 17,000bush. capacity, named the RUSSIAN, built at Miller's ship-yard for Messrs. Smith & Post was launched on Wednesday last. LAUNCH. - The Oswego Times says a new Barque of 400 tons burthen and 17,000bush. capacity, named the RUSSIAN, built at Miller's ship-yard for Messrs. Smith & Post was launched …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), June 13, 1862 The steam tug LADY FRANKLIN has been sold to Smith & Post of Oswego, for the sum of $7,000 cash, and takes her departure from here for that port this morning. She has been plying on the river since August last, is new and of great power, and will answer … The steam tug LADY FRANKLIN has been sold to Smith & Post of Oswego, for the sum of $7,000 cash, and takes her departure from here for that port this …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Buffalo Courier, July 21, 1862 A SPLENDID VESSEL. - The schooner RUSSIAN, of Oswego, made her first appearance in our harbor yesterday and took on board a cargo of 20,000 bush. wheat for Kingston. The RUSSIAN was built at Oswego last spring, and is owned by the well known firm of Smith & Post of … A SPLENDID VESSEL. - The schooner RUSSIAN, of Oswego, made her first appearance in our harbor yesterday and took on board a cargo of 20,000 bush. wheat for Kingston. The …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Buffalo Courier, August 23, 1862 GONE TO THE OCEAN. - The steamer MAPLE LEAF, which ran this season between Charlotte, Oswego, and Canadian ports, has been sold to Messrs. Long & Deland, of Boston, and by them chartered to the United States Government. She is now on her way to the ocean. Once down the … GONE TO THE OCEAN. - The steamer MAPLE LEAF, which ran this season between Charlotte, Oswego, and Canadian ports, has been sold to Messrs. Long & Deland, of Boston, and …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
