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- Steamer Fountain CityThe old line steamer, Fountain City; built at Cleveland, Ohio in 1857; rebuilt in 1865. Used in the Buffalo to Chicago trade. Converted into a lumber carrier. Burned in the boneyard at Sturgeon Bay,Wis. in 1896. She had wooden engine frames, or arches. Listed in the Inland Lloyds Vessel Register, …The old line steamer, Fountain City; built at Cleveland, Ohio in 1857; rebuilt in 1865. Used in the Buffalo to Chicago trade. Converted into a lumber carrier. Burned in the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- A Survey of St. Joseph's North Channel, Lake Huron [1822, 1865]Chart extends from Lake George and Sugar Island in the northwest, Neebish Island and Mud Lake in the south west, St. Joseph Island on the south and east to the bay that would eventually front Bruce Mines.Chart extends from Lake George and Sugar Island in the northwest, Neebish Island and Mud Lake in the south west, St. Joseph Island on the south and east to the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Upper Canada: Plans of Ports in Lake Huron:
Penetanguishene, Collingwood, Goderich [1865]Georgian Bay Penetanguishene Harbour Surveyed by Lieut. Henry W. Bayfield, R. N. 1822 Magnetic Variation in 1863, increasing 4' annually. -- Georgian Bay Collingwood harbour Surveyed by Mr. Wm. Gibbard, C.E. April 1858 -- Goderich Harbour Surveyed by Mr. F. A. Wise July ...Georgian Bay Penetanguishene Harbour Surveyed by Lieut. Henry W. Bayfield, R. N. 1822 Magnetic Variation in 1863, increasing 4' annually. -- Georgian Bay Collingwood harbour Surveyed by Mr. Wm. Gibbard, …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), June 22, 1865The name was actually M. FANNIE STAFFORD and she was a harbor tug of 42 tons which had been built at Buffalo only two years previously.The name was actually M. FANNIE STAFFORD and she was a harbor tug of 42 tons which had been built at Buffalo only two years previously.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), 30 Aug 1865NEW 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
- 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
- Oswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), May 16, 1865
Sale of an Elevator. Mr. Wm. I. Preston of the late firm Carrington & Preston, has sold his one-half interest in the Union Elevator to Messrs. Failing and Rundell, who will for the future conduct the business. The latter gentlemen are well known to our citizens as energetic, ...Sale of an Elevator. Mr. Wm. I. Preston of the late firm Carrington & Preston, has sold his one-half interest in the Union Elevator to Messrs. Failing and Rundell, who …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Northern Advance (Barrie, ON), April 12, 1865
The Georgian Again On Friday last Mr. Spence, of the Customs Department, proceeded to Collingwood, and again placed this unfortunate vessel under seizure. Extensive alterations were being made, it is said, preliminary to putting her on the route from Collingwood to Sault Ste. ...The Georgian Again On Friday last Mr. Spence, of the Customs Department, proceeded to Collingwood, and again placed this unfortunate vessel under seizure. Extensive alterations were being made, it is …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Northern Advance (Barrie, ON), April 26, 1865
The Case of the Georgian The propeller Georgian was recently seized at Collingwood under the clauses of the Alien Act which relate to vessels suspected of being engaged in an illegal enterprise. It is the duty of our government to all proper efforts to prevent raiders ...The Case of the Georgian The propeller Georgian was recently seized at Collingwood under the clauses of the Alien Act which relate to vessels suspected of being engaged in an …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Northern Advance (Barrie, ON), May 3, 1865
OUR HARBOUR The steamer Clifton Captain Smith is now running daily between this port and Owen Sound The Algoma commenced her regular trips to the Sault Ste Marie on Tuesday last The propellor Backus is hourly expected with a cargo ...OUR HARBOUR The steamer Clifton Captain Smith is now running daily between this port and Owen Sound The Algoma commenced her regular trips to the Sault Ste Marie on Tuesday …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Northern Advance (Barrie, ON), June 12, 1865
THE GEORGIAN An application was made last week to His Honour Judge Gowan for the release of the steamer Georgian still held under seizure at Collingwood . He matter was argued for Mr. Denison, who claims to be the owner of the vessel, by Mr McMichael and Mr. Patterson, ...THE GEORGIAN An application was made last week to His Honour Judge Gowan for the release of the steamer Georgian still held under seizure at Collingwood . He matter was …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Northern Advance (Barrie, ON), July 19, 1865
THE TWELFTH OF JULY The anniversary of the battle of the Boyne... There were sixteen lodges represented in Collingwood yesterday two from Owen Sound and two from Meaford... At half past three the Clifton which had brought the Owen Sound excursionists, returned and ...THE TWELFTH OF JULY The anniversary of the battle of the Boyne... There were sixteen lodges represented in Collingwood yesterday two from Owen Sound and two from Meaford... At half …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Northern Advance (Barrie, ON), August 23, 1865
EXCURSION to PENETANGUISHENE There will be an excursion to Penetanguishene on Thursday next the 24th inst. Via Collingwood. The train will leave Newmarket early in the morning... From Collingwood the excursionists will be taken to Penetanguishene by the fine steamer ...EXCURSION to PENETANGUISHENE There will be an excursion to Penetanguishene on Thursday next the 24th inst. Via Collingwood. The train will leave Newmarket early in the morning... From Collingwood the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Northern Advance (Barrie, ON), August 30, 1865
THE STEAMER GEORGIAN The Attorney General is said to have ordered a trial to be had before a jury in reference to the charges on which this vessel had been seized by order of the Government. A TRIP TO THE LOWER SEVERN With a span of fiery steeds, ...THE STEAMER GEORGIAN The Attorney General is said to have ordered a trial to be had before a jury in reference to the charges on which this vessel had been …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Northern Advance (Barrie, ON), October 25, 1865
SHIPWRECK on the Georgian Bay The schooner Garibaldi was lost in a gale on Friday last between Collingwood and Meaford. The Captain and crew consisting of three, went down with the vessel.SHIPWRECK on the Georgian Bay The schooner Garibaldi was lost in a gale on Friday last between Collingwood and Meaford. The Captain and crew consisting of three, went down with …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- J. T. Hutchinson to Jura, Receipt
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meatsmeatsMaritime History of the Great Lakes - Oswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), May 16, 1865