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- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), 16 Apr, 1878
One is not sure where this launch took place, the vessel described sounds very similar to the modern day pontoon paddle boat, except for it's hand-operated paddle. One is not sure where this launch took place, the vessel described sounds very similar to the modern day pontoon paddle boat, except for it's hand-operated paddle.Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), 14 Nov, 1877 The propeller ONTONAGON (US#18963) was, however, rebuilt at Clark's Drydock, adjacent to the boneyard, the following spring. She returned to service as a steambarge and was lost to fire in 1883. The propeller ONTONAGON (US#18963) was, however, rebuilt at Clark's Drydock, adjacent to the boneyard, the following spring. She returned to service as a steambarge and was lost to fire in …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), Mon., 12 Nov, 1877 This article is alittle overblown. WINSLOW skirted the law by towing in a Canadian lighter, which successfully accomplished the actual salvage work. This article is alittle overblown. WINSLOW skirted the law by towing in a Canadian lighter, which successfully accomplished the actual salvage work.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), 14 Nov, 1877 PEACE ASSURED. - The expedition from this city to rescue the schooner Almeda, ashore near New Glasgow, on the Canada side of Lake Erie, is likely to end quietly after all. The owner of the Winslow disclaims any intention to violate the laws of Canada or offend the authorities in … PEACE ASSURED. - The expedition from this city to rescue the schooner Almeda, ashore near New Glasgow, on the Canada side of Lake Erie, is likely to end quietly after …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), 14 Nov, 1877 A CANADIAN GUNBOAT TO BE FITTED OUT IMMEDIATELY. - From trustworthy sources it was learned yesterday by the POST AND TRIBUNE that a British naval officer is on the way from Ottawa to Windsor, where he will arrive soon, commissioned to charter a steamboat and fit her out as a … A CANADIAN GUNBOAT TO BE FITTED OUT IMMEDIATELY. - From trustworthy sources it was learned yesterday by the POST AND TRIBUNE that a British naval officer is on the way …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), Nov. 14, 1877 Spelling of the vessel's name was officially ALMEDA [US#313]. Spelling of the vessel's name was officially ALMEDA [US#313].Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), 8 Nov, 1877 Plans for canals across Michigan were many. One of the most notable was the Saginaw-Bad-Maple-Grand River canal of the 1850's. Before a financial panic dried up the funds, several miles of the canal were begun, and parts of it remain today. The straight-line distance covered by the Saugatuck-Monroe venture described … Plans for canals across Michigan were many. One of the most notable was the Saginaw-Bad-Maple-Grand River canal of the 1850's. Before a financial panic dried up the funds, several miles …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), 26 Oct, 1877 While not originating from an official source, this list, with its tonnages in 95ths, appears to be taken from official records. It is the earliest list of American upper lakes ships that I have seen. The steamboat referred to was the WALK-IN-THE-WATER, which ran Buffalo-Detroit 1818-1821. While not originating from an official source, this list, with its tonnages in 95ths, appears to be taken from official records. It is the earliest list of American upper lakes …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), 14 Jul, 1877 THE STEAMER MIDLAND. - This steamer, formerly the Eighth Ohio, is still lying at her dock, just below Windsor. It may be remembered by some, but not known to others, that in the spring she was purchased or contracted for by parties in the interests of the Midland, a Canadian … THE STEAMER MIDLAND. - This steamer, formerly the Eighth Ohio, is still lying at her dock, just below Windsor. It may be remembered by some, but not known to others, …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), 17 May, 1878 *Rouge River, Detroit *Rouge River, DetroitMaritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), Sat., 11 May, 1878 A fairly detailed description of a Great lakes overnight passenger steamer of the late 1870's. The boat, CITY OF DETROIT (US#125662) was one of the very few sidewheelers of composite construction ever built. She was named CITY OF THE STRAITS in 1893 and served the D & C until sold … A fairly detailed description of a Great lakes overnight passenger steamer of the late 1870's. The boat, CITY OF DETROIT (US#125662) was one of the very few sidewheelers of composite …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), 31 May, 1878 Times were bad on the lakes as well in 1877, with as much as 1/3 of the fleet lying idle. Times were bad on the lakes as well in 1877, with as much as 1/3 of the fleet lying idle.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), 31 May, 1878 The propeller City of Toledo, which touched here last night on her way down, had on board 150 coops of wild pigeons. The propeller City of Toledo, which touched here last night on her way down, had on board 150 coops of wild pigeons.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), 31 May, 1878 A GEOLOGICAL EXCURSION. - Almost every summer a geological excursion starts from Cleveland for a trip along the south shore of Lake Superior, returning by the north shore. Arrangements have been made for such an excursion this year, and the steamer Keweenaw has been engaged for the ... A GEOLOGICAL EXCURSION. - Almost every summer a geological excursion starts from Cleveland for a trip along the south shore of Lake Superior, returning by the north shore. Arrangements have …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), Tue., 4 Jun, 1878 ARGO was US#362. ARGO was US#362.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), 13 Jun, 1878 THE GRACE GRUMMOND. - Captain Grummond has decided to drop the present name of the steamer Search, and name her after his daughter, a lovely little Miss of five years. Hereafter the craft will be known as "Grace Grummond." The vessel is now nearly ready for excursion parties. She is … THE GRACE GRUMMOND. - Captain Grummond has decided to drop the present name of the steamer Search, and name her after his daughter, a lovely little Miss of five years. …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), 15 Jun, 1878 Capt. Grummond owned a successful fleet of tugs and wreckers in the Detroit area, but this was his first foray into the excursion business. The iron-hulled SEARCH, a former U.S. survey vessel which helped conduct the first full U.S. survey of the Great Lakes, had been renamed once before. When … Capt. Grummond owned a successful fleet of tugs and wreckers in the Detroit area, but this was his first foray into the excursion business. The iron-hulled SEARCH, a former U.S. …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), Thur., Nov. 30, 1882 STEAMER BURNED On Tuesday evening, shortly after reaching her wharf at Gibraltar and while the crew were eating their supper, the steamer Carrie H. Blood was found to be on fire and in a few minutes after she had burned to the water's edge and sunk. The eight members of … STEAMER BURNED On Tuesday evening, shortly after reaching her wharf at Gibraltar and while the crew were eating their supper, the steamer Carrie H. Blood was found to be on …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), Nov 24, 1882 PRESENTATION Yesterday at noon an agreeable affair occurred on board the steamer Pearl, of the People's Line, at the foot of First street, which will be long and pleasantly remembered by Capt. John Edwards and the other officers and crew of the steamer. Capt. Edwards, by his ... PRESENTATION Yesterday at noon an agreeable affair occurred on board the steamer Pearl, of the People's Line, at the foot of First street, which will be long and pleasantly remembered …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), Oct. 31, 1882 This article refers to the loss of the 23 t. steam tug RUDOLPH WETZEL (US#21944), while in company of the like tug HENRY S. SILL (US#95382) This article refers to the loss of the 23 t. steam tug RUDOLPH WETZEL (US#21944), while in company of the like tug HENRY S. SILL (US#95382)Maritime History of the Great Lakes
