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- Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), 26 Sep 1865THE NEW IRON STEAMER _______ An Enterprise of Much Commercial Importance _______ A Ferry Capable of Transporting a Train of Cars Across the River _______ There was never greater commercial activity throughout the country than at present. Commercial ...THE NEW IRON STEAMER _______ An Enterprise of Much Commercial Importance _______ A Ferry Capable of Transporting a Train of Cars Across the River _______ There was never greater commercial …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), 22 Dec 1865MARINE DISASTERS FOR 1865 _______ Full Particulars of the Disasters for Each Month of the Year _______ An Unusually Large Record _______ Below will be found our usual annual statement of disasters for the season just closed, which have been collect ...MARINE DISASTERS FOR 1865 _______ Full Particulars of the Disasters for Each Month of the Year _______ An Unusually Large Record _______ Below will be found our usual annual statement …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), December 24, 1865The steamer MICHIGAN featured in this article was a 198 foot, 642-ton sidewheeler built at Detroit in 1847. The two gentlemen mentioned were shipping and lumber tycoon Oliver Newberry and Captain John Stewart, the vessel's longtime skipper. As they say, there was life in the old girl yet. Instead of …The steamer MICHIGAN featured in this article was a 198 foot, 642-ton sidewheeler built at Detroit in 1847. The two gentlemen mentioned were shipping and lumber tycoon Oliver Newberry and …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Niles Republican (Niles, MI), 25 March 1865Wreck at St. Joseph . We learn by Mr. S. Griffin of this city, who was an eye witness, that the schooner Whip , Capt.Wreck at St. Joseph . We learn by Mr. S. Griffin of this city, who was an eye witness, that the schooner Whip , Capt.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), 30 Aug 1865
NEW IRON FERRY STEAMER - The propeller St. Lawrence arrived at Windsor on Monday morning, from Montreal direct, with a portion of the iron for the new ferry steamer which the Messrs. Jenkins* have contracted to build for the Great Western Railway Company. The above iron plate is now ...NEW IRON FERRY STEAMER - The propeller St. Lawrence arrived at Windsor on Monday morning, from Montreal direct, with a portion of the iron for the new ferry steamer which …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- St. Joseph Traveler (St. Joseph, MI), 25 March 1865 (Saturday)
The schooner " Whip," in attempting to make the harbor on Wednesday last, in a heavy sea and a strong wind, was driven to the beach just north of the north pier. The captain, Blend ofThe schooner " Whip," in attempting to make the harbor on Wednesday last, in a heavy sea and a strong wind, was driven to the beach just north of the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Oswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), Wed., June 21, 1865
The Steamer "Prairie State" on Fire in the Harbor. ________ Narrow Escape of the Passengers ________ Children Thrown from the Upper Decks into the Arms of the Rescuers! ________ The Northern Transportation Company's propeller Prairie State, Capt.. ...The Steamer "Prairie State" on Fire in the Harbor. ________ Narrow Escape of the Passengers ________ Children Thrown from the Upper Decks into the Arms of the Rescuers! ________ The …Maritime History of the Great LakesPage 1 of 1 - Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), 30 Aug 1865