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Geographic Location: Thunder Bay- Geographic Location: Grand Haven
- Geographic Location: Durham
- Geographic Location: Current River
- CPR Wreck Caused by Bursting Dam - Current River Park
Three hundred feet of the Paquette Dam were affected when a one hundred fifty foot opening in the dam let water through. Five men were killed with the wreckage of a train when it ran headlong into the riverbank. Three hundred feet of the Paquette Dam were affected when a one hundred fifty foot opening in the dam let water through. Five men were killed with the wreckage of …Thunder Bay Public Library - Current River Disaster
The spring of 1908 was a season of extremes with May temperatures in the mid 80's. In the middle of May, the rains came, causing streams to swell. Shortly before midnight on May 27 a 200 million cubic foot, 20 foot high wall of water began surging down the Current … The spring of 1908 was a season of extremes with May temperatures in the mid 80's. In the middle of May, the rains came, causing streams to swell. Shortly before …Thunder Bay Public Library - Current River (1908)
Photo showing the swollen Current River. The flood of 1908 caused the loss of lives, power outages, and destruction of property, making it one of the Lakehead's greatest tragedies. Photo showing the swollen Current River. The flood of 1908 caused the loss of lives, power outages, and destruction of property, making it one of the Lakehead's greatest tragedies.Thunder Bay Public Library - Current River Disaster (1908)
Photo showing the CPR train wreck at Current River, May 28, 1908. Photo showing the CPR train wreck at Current River, May 28, 1908.Thunder Bay Public Library - Current River Disaster (May 1908)
Photo showing the damage done to the flumes, as a result of the flooding of the Current River, May 27, 1908. Photo showing the damage done to the flumes, as a result of the flooding of the Current River, May 27, 1908.Thunder Bay Public Library - Paquette Dam (1908)
Photo showing the destruction to the Paquette Dam caused by heavy rains and flooding of the Current River., The rains poured from mid May, swelling streams already engorged by sudden spring runoff. At the foot of a steep valley, a few miles downstream from the Onion Lake Dam, the smaller … Photo showing the destruction to the Paquette Dam caused by heavy rains and flooding of the Current River., The rains poured from mid May, swelling streams already engorged by sudden …Thunder Bay Public Library - A Corner in the Park, Current River (~1910)
A leisurely afternoon in the park. Three canoes float in a placid section of the Current River, Port Arthur, near its mouth . A man stands beneath the trees on the shore., Just two years earlier, flood waters roared through this area, changing the shoreline completely. The Paquette dam had … A leisurely afternoon in the park. Three canoes float in a placid section of the Current River, Port Arthur, near its mouth . A man stands beneath the trees on …Thunder Bay Public Library - Train Wreck - Current River (1908)
On May 27, 1908 heavy rains increased water levels of rivers and creeks that flowed into Onion Lake. Just before midnight, the dam broke, uprooting trees and carving new channels into the landscape. North of the CPR bridge was washed away, causing a CPR freight train to crash into the … On May 27, 1908 heavy rains increased water levels of rivers and creeks that flowed into Onion Lake. Just before midnight, the dam broke, uprooting trees and carving new channels …Thunder Bay Public Library - Train Wreck, Current River Park (1908)
Also P3529 Also P3529Thunder Bay Public Library - Mouth of the Current River, Lake Superior, Thunder Bay
Canoes on water with rapids(?) beyond surrounded by trees. Signed at lower-right. Canoes on water with rapids(?) beyond surrounded by trees. Signed at lower-right.Association for Great Lakes Maritime History - Disaster at Current River Park (May 27, 1908)
Photo showing the Current River Disaster. Heavy rains and flooding caused the tracks to be washed out, resulting in the derailment of a CPR freight train at Current River Park. Photo showing the Current River Disaster. Heavy rains and flooding caused the tracks to be washed out, resulting in the derailment of a CPR freight train at Current River Park.Thunder Bay Public Library - Clearing Away the Wreck - Current River Disaster
This photo shows people clearing away the wreck from the 1908 Current River flood disaster. This photo shows people clearing away the wreck from the 1908 Current River flood disaster.Thunder Bay Public Library - Stephen C. Hall (1880)
Other Names: W.H. Ritchie (1921); Official No.: 130432; Previous Registration: U.S.A. (1912) 161x30x10 Owned by Horn & Chown, Kingston 1912; Horn & Laidlaw, Toronto 1917. Built by D. Robertson, Grand Haven Mich. 1880. Engine 20-37x28 by S. F. Hodge, Detroit. Destroyed by fire 27/09/21 Port Arthur. Operated little (if at … Other Names: W.H. Ritchie (1921); Official No.: 130432; Previous Registration: U.S.A. (1912) 161x30x10 Owned by Horn & Chown, Kingston 1912; Horn & Laidlaw, Toronto 1917. Built by D. Robertson, Grand …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Samuel Marshall (1888) Other Names: Brantford (1921); Official No.: 107426; Previous Registration: U.S.A. (1909) 198x33x15 Owned by Central Canada Coal Co., Brockville 1902; to Eliasoph & Co., Montreal 1919; Brantford Navigation Co., Montreal 1921; to J. F. Sowards, Kingston 1922. Built by T. W. Kirby, Grand Haven Mich. 1888. Engine 23-42x36 by S. … Other Names: Brantford (1921); Official No.: 107426; Previous Registration: U.S.A. (1909) 198x33x15 Owned by Central Canada Coal Co., Brockville 1902; to Eliasoph & Co., Montreal 1919; Brantford Navigation Co., Montreal …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- E.C. Oggel (1874) Official No.: 126643; Previous Registration: U.S.A. (1910) 53x13x8 Owned by H. W. Ansley 1910; W. F. Kolbe & S. B. Grabell, Port Dover 1917; C. Williams, Port Burwell 1921. Engine 10x12 by J. B. Wilson, Detroit. Fish tug. Official No.: 126643; Previous Registration: U.S.A. (1910) 53x13x8 Owned by H. W. Ansley 1910; W. F. Kolbe & S. B. Grabell, Port Dover 1917; C. Williams, Port Burwell 1921. Engine …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Mary H. Boyce (1888) Official No.: 140994; Previous Registration: U.S.A. (1919) 181x34x14 Owned by Ontario Transportation & Pulp Co., Thorold 1916- 1922; N. M. Paterson & Sons, Ltd. 1922-1928. Built by Duncan Robertson, Grand Haven Mich. 1888. Engine 18-40x36 by H. G. Trout, Buffalo N.Y. Carried materials for "Noronic" Cleveland to Port Arthur 1913. … Official No.: 140994; Previous Registration: U.S.A. (1919) 181x34x14 Owned by Ontario Transportation & Pulp Co., Thorold 1916- 1922; N. M. Paterson & Sons, Ltd. 1922-1928. Built by Duncan Robertson, Grand …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Fairfax (1890) Other Names: Ionia; Maplegorge (1920); Official No.: 111966; Previous Registration: U.S.A. (1912) as Ionia 209x38x21 Owned by Ontario & Quebec Navigation Co. 1912; Canada Steamship Lines 1915. Built by Duncan Robertson Shipbuilding Co., Grand Haven Mich. 1890. Engine 21-47x44 by Wilson & Hendrie, Montague Mich. Collided with "Advance" and "Simla" … Other Names: Ionia; Maplegorge (1920); Official No.: 111966; Previous Registration: U.S.A. (1912) as Ionia 209x38x21 Owned by Ontario & Quebec Navigation Co. 1912; Canada Steamship Lines 1915. Built by Duncan …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Saints, Sailors, Saloons, Sawdust: Schooner Days CCXX (220)
Snider, C. H. J., Toronto Telegram (Toronto, ON), 28 Dec 1935 Saints, Sailors, Saloons, Sawdust Schooner Days CCXX (220) _______ THIS Christmas card to Schooner Days from J. H. Safford, of Detroit, native of that Sawdust Empire whereof Grand Haven, Mich., was the capital, is redolent of ... Snider, C. H. J., Toronto Telegram (Toronto, ON), 28 Dec 1935 Saints, Sailors, Saloons, Sawdust Schooner Days CCXX (220) _______ THIS Christmas card to Schooner Days from J. H. Safford, of Detroit, native of that Sawdust Empire whereof Grand Haven, Mich., …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - H. C. Parsons
Daily Tribune (Grand Haven, MI), 1898 H. C. Pearsons In the death of Harrison C. Pearsons, which occurred this morning at his home in Ferrysburg, Ottawa County loses one of its best-known and most remarkable citizens. The death summons had long been expected, as the venerable old gentleman had been ailing for a long ... Daily Tribune (Grand Haven, MI), 1898 H. C. Pearsons In the death of Harrison C. Pearsons, which occurred this morning at his home in Ferrysburg, Ottawa County loses one of its best-known and most remarkable citizens. …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Alleghany (Propeller), broke machinery, 1 Sep 1861
Reason: broke machinery Lives: nil Hull damage: $2,400 Cargo: $300 Remarks: Repaired Reason: broke machinery Lives: nil Hull damage: $2,400 Cargo: $300 Remarks: RepairedMaritime History of the Great Lakes
