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- Year: 1883
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), April 18, 1883
There are 437 vessels of all types in port at Chicago. There are 437 vessels of all types in port at Chicago.Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), Apr. 18, 1883 THE BOWSPRIT BUSINESS The department of railways and canals of the Canadian government has issued a notice to vessel owners in reference to fixed bowsprits of vessels passing through the Welland Canal, by which it will be seen that although the restriction as to movable bowsprits ... THE BOWSPRIT BUSINESS The department of railways and canals of the Canadian government has issued a notice to vessel owners in reference to fixed bowsprits of vessels passing through the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), Thur., July 19, 1883 The Sheboygan Times of Saturday says: "The schooner Glad Tidings came in to port from Manitowoc. This is Capt. Bundy, the sailor preacher's new schooner, and the third and largest built for him within a few years. She is just from the hands of the carpenters in Manitowoc, and is … The Sheboygan Times of Saturday says: "The schooner Glad Tidings came in to port from Manitowoc. This is Capt. Bundy, the sailor preacher's new schooner, and the third and largest …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), Sat, 25 Nov, 1883 WHAT KIND OF STUFF DO THEY DRINK? Capt. Goldsmith of the Wabash steamer Morley reports that while his vessel was lying under Long Point last Wednesday during the heavy weather, he discovered about 1,000 feet from the vessel what at first appeared to be a portion of the wreck of … WHAT KIND OF STUFF DO THEY DRINK? Capt. Goldsmith of the Wabash steamer Morley reports that while his vessel was lying under Long Point last Wednesday during the heavy weather, …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), Tue, 6 Nov, 1883 Chicago Times: The little steam yacht Maud Lilly of St. Joseph, Mich., Capt. Arthur Napier, arrived in port yesterday. She will proceed through the canal at once and go via the Illinois and Mississippi rivers to new Orleans, where she will be sold. The tug Muriel, owned by Singer & … Chicago Times: The little steam yacht Maud Lilly of St. Joseph, Mich., Capt. Arthur Napier, arrived in port yesterday. She will proceed through the canal at once and go via …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), 16 Oct, 1883 ALL MATES The schooner Annie M. Peterson arrived in port Wednesday, says the Milwaukee Wisconsin, and in the afternoon the captain left the vessel, leaving a full crew on board. The jolly skipper met many friends and formed a number on new acquaintances during the afternoon, ... ALL MATES The schooner Annie M. Peterson arrived in port Wednesday, says the Milwaukee Wisconsin, and in the afternoon the captain left the vessel, leaving a full crew on board. …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), 16 Oct, 1883 Late October and November of that year was one of the stormiest periods in lakes history, with more than 50 ships meeting violent ends. Late October and November of that year was one of the stormiest periods in lakes history, with more than 50 ships meeting violent ends.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), Sat., 18 Aug, 1883 The making of the Riverside's new shaft is called the quickest work of the kind on record in this city. The shaft was broken on Sunday. On Monday the order was given at Baugh's steam forge for a new shaft 12 feet 6 inches long and 12½ inches in diameter. … The making of the Riverside's new shaft is called the quickest work of the kind on record in this city. The shaft was broken on Sunday. On Monday the order …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), 24 Aug, 1883 The Canadian propeller GLENFINLAS (C#77695), caught fire around her boiler and burned to a total loss in the Welland Canal August 17, 1883. While the wreck was being stripped a grisly find was made The Canadian propeller GLENFINLAS (C#77695), caught fire around her boiler and burned to a total loss in the Welland Canal August 17, 1883. While the wreck was being stripped a …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), 14 Jul, 1883 CITY OF ST. CATHARINES, sank July 12, 1880, off Forester, Mich., in southern Lake Huron. She was recovered later the same summer, and rebuilt to the steamer OTEGO CITY OF ST. CATHARINES, sank July 12, 1880, off Forester, Mich., in southern Lake Huron. She was recovered later the same summer, and rebuilt to the steamer OTEGOMaritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), Tue, 27 Nov, 1883 The vessel was built at Aitken & Mansell shipbuilders, Kelvinghaugh, Glasgow, and operated for CPR her entire career until scrapped in 1947. The engine was a direct acting vertical inverted compound of 300 horsepower, built by David Power, Glasgow. The spelling of her name was officially changed to ATHABASKA in … The vessel was built at Aitken & Mansell shipbuilders, Kelvinghaugh, Glasgow, and operated for CPR her entire career until scrapped in 1947. The engine was a direct acting vertical inverted …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), May 2, 1883 The inhabitants of Mackinac are losing sleep over the fear that the Detroit and Cleveland Steam Navigation Company will spell the name of its new steamer with a final "W." They insist on having it end up with a "C." The inhabitants of Mackinac are losing sleep over the fear that the Detroit and Cleveland Steam Navigation Company will spell the name of its new steamer with a final "W." …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), May 12, 1883 MACKINAC OR MACKINAW The good people of Mackinac became considerably worked up when it was intimated that a fine passenger steamer was to be named after their picturesque island, and the fear that the name would not be spelled properly worked on them to such an extent that the ... MACKINAC OR MACKINAW The good people of Mackinac became considerably worked up when it was intimated that a fine passenger steamer was to be named after their picturesque island, and …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), Sat., Apr. 21, 1883 MILWAUKEE NOTES Steam was raised on the steam barge C. H. Starke, Wednesday evening, for the purpose of testing the new compound engine built for her during the winter by James Sheriffs. Everything was in readiness for the trial at 9 o'clock. A little later Mr. Sheriffs opened the ... MILWAUKEE NOTES Steam was raised on the steam barge C. H. Starke, Wednesday evening, for the purpose of testing the new compound engine built for her during the winter by …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), July 11, 1883 Evansville is on the Ohio River near the extreme southern point of Indiana. Evansville is on the Ohio River near the extreme southern point of Indiana.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), Aug 11, 1883 One of the divers at the sunken schooner Sam Cooke (near Brockville, Ont., St. Lawrence R.) related that in raising a pile of lumber he disturbed some of the boards and immediately was surrounded by myriads of eels. He said they swam around and against him, and did not exhibit … One of the divers at the sunken schooner Sam Cooke (near Brockville, Ont., St. Lawrence R.) related that in raising a pile of lumber he disturbed some of the boards …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), June 14, 1883 MICHIGAN/PRINCE ALFRED/MICHIGAN (C#7406) had been sailed by Capt. Laframboise and had done some significant wrecking for all of the spring of 1883 before being renamed. She had had an interesting career. Built in 1859 for the Grand Trunk Railway by Robert Steed at Sarnia, Ont., the 275 ton steamer was … MICHIGAN/PRINCE ALFRED/MICHIGAN (C#7406) had been sailed by Capt. Laframboise and had done some significant wrecking for all of the spring of 1883 before being renamed. She had had an interesting …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), May 17, 1883 Grummond's steam barge WESTFORD (#80068) was recovered. Grummond's steam barge WESTFORD (#80068) was recovered.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), Aug 10, 1883 Kingston News: Capt. Connors of the schooner Watertown was noticed smoking an excellent cigar this morning and on being asked how it came into his posession he told the following little story: After he discharged a cargo of stone at Chicago he was paid $40 too much for freight. He … Kingston News: Capt. Connors of the schooner Watertown was noticed smoking an excellent cigar this morning and on being asked how it came into his posession he told the following …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), Apr. 28, 1883 TUG OF WAR ON A TUG Almost the sole topic of conversation in marine circles yesterday was the escapade of Capt. James F. Bowen, master of the tug R. K. Hawley of Fairport, in running off with a Vermillion constable. The origin of the affair dates back to 1880, when … TUG OF WAR ON A TUG Almost the sole topic of conversation in marine circles yesterday was the escapade of Capt. James F. Bowen, master of the tug R. K. …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
