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Contributors: Great Lakes Maritime Institute- Contributors: Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Year: 1866
- Rules Relative to the Construction of Lake Sail and Steam Vessels
Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Oswego Advertiser & Times (Oswego, NY), Tues., Nov. 27, 1866
Quick time. - The schooner "Henry Fitzhugh," Capt. Becker, arrived here Saturday, with 17,700 bushels of wheat, from Milwaukee, having made the round trip in twenty three days. We call this pretty fast sailing and hard to beat. The "Henry Fitzhugh" was built by Messrs. Goble & ... Quick time. - The schooner "Henry Fitzhugh," Capt. Becker, arrived here Saturday, with 17,700 bushels of wheat, from Milwaukee, having made the round trip in twenty three days. We call …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Oswego Advertiser & Times (Oswego, NY), March 19, 1866 Vessel Pumps We this morning witnessed the working of one of Hammon & Co., vessel pumps two of which have been constructed for Smyth and De Wolf vessel. A large number of captains were present to see the trial and they expressed perfect satisfaction with the operation of the ... Vessel Pumps We this morning witnessed the working of one of Hammon & Co., vessel pumps two of which have been constructed for Smyth and De Wolf vessel. A large …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Advertiser & Times (Oswego, NY), Wed., Nov. 7, 1866 This is the predecessor of the old Northwestern Grain Elevator which burned Jan. 23, 1922. This is the predecessor of the old Northwestern Grain Elevator which burned Jan. 23, 1922.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Advertiser & Times (Oswego, NY), Thurs., Nov. 8, 1866 Sale of the Damaged Grain. - We learn that Irwin and Sloan have purchased of the Underwriters, the grain damaged at the burning of their Elevator yesterday morning, for $30,000. It will be sold for malting purposes. Sale of the Damaged Grain. - We learn that Irwin and Sloan have purchased of the Underwriters, the grain damaged at the burning of their Elevator yesterday morning, for $30,000. …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), Wed., Aug. 22, 1866
LAUNCH. - We, this morning, witnessed the launching of a new and magnificent vessel from the yard of Messrs. Goble & Macfarlane. She is named the "George C. Finney" and is worthy the name. She was built by Messrs. Goble & Macfarlane and is owned by Messrs. George Goble and … LAUNCH. - We, this morning, witnessed the launching of a new and magnificent vessel from the yard of Messrs. Goble & Macfarlane. She is named the "George C. Finney" and …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Oswego Advertiser & Times (Oswego, NY), Aug. 22, 1866 THE LAUNCH. - The Geo. C. Finney was launched this morning at 11 o'clock, from the yard of Geo. Goble, Esq. The vessel is a very fine one, and the third built by Mr. Goble this season. Messrs. Lyons & Finney, and George Goble, Esq., are owners. ... THE LAUNCH. - The Geo. C. Finney was launched this morning at 11 o'clock, from the yard of Geo. Goble, Esq. The vessel is a very fine one, and the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), Sat., April 21, 1866 Launches. - There was a lively time in the Ship yards of Messrs. Goble & Macfarlane and Lee & Navagh this morning. Preparations were made for the launching of a vessel from each yard, and the programme was carried out to the perfect satisfaction of the builders, and also the … Launches. - There was a lively time in the Ship yards of Messrs. Goble & Macfarlane and Lee & Navagh this morning. Preparations were made for the launching of a …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), Thurs., April 19, 1866 Launch of the "Henry Fitzhugh". Yesterday the schooner Henry Fitzhugh was launched from the yard of Messrs. Goble & Macfarlane at 5 o'clock, P.M. A large number of citizens witnessed "the launch" which was in every way a success. The "Henry Fitzhugh" subsided into her native element ... Launch of the "Henry Fitzhugh". Yesterday the schooner Henry Fitzhugh was launched from the yard of Messrs. Goble & Macfarlane at 5 o'clock, P.M. A large number of citizens witnessed …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Commercial Advertiser & Times (Oswego, NY), April 12, 1866 The continuance of the warm weather creates considerable activity in the harbor and dock yards. Vessels and canal boats are undergoing repairs so as to be ready for the coming season, which is opening so early, and the air is filled with the multitudinous sounds of labor. ... The continuance of the warm weather creates considerable activity in the harbor and dock yards. Vessels and canal boats are undergoing repairs so as to be ready for the coming …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Commercial Advertiser & Times (Oswego, NY), Wed., May 12, 1866 Miller & Co.'s Boat Yard. - The enterprising firm of S. Miller & co., boat builders of this city, are doing a flourishing business the present season. They have just launched from their yard one of the best "lakers' eve put upon the canals of this State, the "Canarsie," Littlejohn, … Miller & Co.'s Boat Yard. - The enterprising firm of S. Miller & co., boat builders of this city, are doing a flourishing business the present season. They have just …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), June 30, 1866 The S. C. WALBRIDGE was 237 tons and 105 feet in length. This incident was the end of her. The MARY WILLIAMS, an 88 t. schooner built at Vicksburg (Marysville) Michigan, in 1853, is one that I am still researching. It appears that she went ashore at this spot Oct. … The S. C. WALBRIDGE was 237 tons and 105 feet in length. This incident was the end of her. The MARY WILLIAMS, an 88 t. schooner built at Vicksburg (Marysville) …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Hamilton Evening Times (Hamilton, ON), September 5, 1866 Launch At Wellington Square - Quite a large party assembled at the dock yard of the Square yesterday afternoon, to witness the launching of a new schooner which has been in process of construction for some time past. The launch was announced in the morning, but the necessary ... Launch At Wellington Square - Quite a large party assembled at the dock yard of the Square yesterday afternoon, to witness the launching of a new schooner which has been …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), 4 Jan 1866 VESSELS IN PORT OF BUFFALO The following will show the number and class of vessels that were in winter quarters in the port of Buffalo at the closing of navigation, 1865: Steamers - Relief, United States, Michigan, International Propellers - Merchant, City of ... VESSELS IN PORT OF BUFFALO The following will show the number and class of vessels that were in winter quarters in the port of Buffalo at the closing of navigation, …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), 8 May 1866 THE NEW YORK CENTRAL RAILROAD, LAKE ERIE, AND GREEN BAY LINE OF SCREW STEAMERS, 1866. - These lines will consist of eighteen screw steamers, sixteen of which will run between Buffalo and Lake Erie ports, including Cleveland, Sandusky, Toledo and Detroit, and two will run between ... THE NEW YORK CENTRAL RAILROAD, LAKE ERIE, AND GREEN BAY LINE OF SCREW STEAMERS, 1866. - These lines will consist of eighteen screw steamers, sixteen of which will run between …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), 19 May 1866 MONTICELLO was valued at about $8,500. MONTICELLO was valued at about $8,500.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), 12 Jul 1866 DISTANCES AT WHICH LIGHTS CAN BE SEEN. The following are the approximate distances ay which lights on the lakes can be ssen, the eye and the light both being at the same elevation above the surface of the sea. The spheroidal form of the earth is the interruption to the … DISTANCES AT WHICH LIGHTS CAN BE SEEN. The following are the approximate distances ay which lights on the lakes can be ssen, the eye and the light both being at …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), 5 Aug 1866 HOW TO JUDGE WEATHER BY THE SKY - The color of the sky, at particular times, provides wonderfully good guidance. Not only sunset presages fair weather, but there are other tints that speak with equal clearness and accuracy. A bright yellow sky in the evening indicates wind; a pale ... HOW TO JUDGE WEATHER BY THE SKY - The color of the sky, at particular times, provides wonderfully good guidance. Not only sunset presages fair weather, but there are other …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), 30 Aug 1866 EARLY HISTORY OF LAKE PROPELLERS. Early in the spring of the present season of navigation, we gave a brief review of the career of our lake steamboats, and what came of them, which appeared in several issues of this paper. The following may be considered a correct, though brief, ... EARLY HISTORY OF LAKE PROPELLERS. Early in the spring of the present season of navigation, we gave a brief review of the career of our lake steamboats, and what came …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), 22 Sep 1866 AN OLD LAKE CRAFT GONE - It is announced in the Chicago papers that the schooner Brigham, which went ashore between Muskegon and Manistee has become a total loss and with her has passed one of the early relics of the lakes. The Brigham was eighteen years old, having been … AN OLD LAKE CRAFT GONE - It is announced in the Chicago papers that the schooner Brigham, which went ashore between Muskegon and Manistee has become a total loss and …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
