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  • The Steamer America Ashore
    The Steamer America Ashore
    NewspaperText  Plain Dealer (Cleveland, OH), 6 Sep 1850     The Steamer America Ashore. The well known and popular Steamer America, which has run for several years between this city and Toronto, via the Canada Shore, went ashore at Cobourg on Saturday night. The circumstances under which the vessel met with the accident are about as ...
    NewspaperText  Plain Dealer (Cleveland, OH), 6 Sep 1850   The Steamer America Ashore. The well known and popular Steamer America, which has run for several years between this city and Toronto, via the Canada Shore, went ashore at Cobourg …
    Maritime History of the Great Lakes
  • Steamer Illinois
    Steamer Illinois
    NewspaperText  Plain Dealer (Cleveland, OH), 7 Aug 1857, p. 3     STEAMER ILLINOIS.--The steamer Illinois, Capt. Wilson which arrived at Detroit on Wednesday night, broke her crank near the head of St. Clair River on her way down from Superior. The steamer Michigan, in the neighborhood at the time of the accident, was signaled and repaired to the assistance of ...
    NewspaperText  Plain Dealer (Cleveland, OH), 7 Aug 1857, p. 3   STEAMER ILLINOIS.--The steamer Illinois, Capt. Wilson which arrived at Detroit on Wednesday night, broke her crank near the head of St. Clair River on her way down from Superior. The …
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  • The Steamer Illinois
    The Steamer Illinois
    NewspaperText  Plain Dealer (Cleveland, OH), 1 Oct 1857, p. 3     THE STEAMER ILLINOIS.-- The propeller CIty of Superior towed the steamer Illinois from Copper Harbor to Detroit. Her crank was cracked between Sault Ste. Marie and Marquette on her way up, but she made her trip to Ontonagon and was on her return when the crank gave out. ...
    NewspaperText  Plain Dealer (Cleveland, OH), 1 Oct 1857, p. 3   THE STEAMER ILLINOIS.-- The propeller CIty of Superior towed the steamer Illinois from Copper Harbor to Detroit. Her crank was cracked between Sault Ste. Marie and Marquette on her way …
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  • Pt. Stanley, Nov. 23
    Pt. Stanley, Nov. 23
    NewspaperText  Plain Dealer (Cleveland, OH), 24 Nov 1857     PT. STANLEY, Nov. 23.--The propeller Forest Queen, which by the aid of steam and her anchors safely rode out the late gale, was to-day towed to Bruce by the tug Relief. The propeller had lost her rudder.
    NewspaperText  Plain Dealer (Cleveland, OH), 24 Nov 1857   PT. STANLEY, Nov. 23.--The propeller Forest Queen, which by the aid of steam and her anchors safely rode out the late gale, was to-day towed to Bruce by the tug …
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  • Stripping Vessels of their Yards
    Stripping Vessels of their Yards
    NewspaperText  Plain Dealer (Cleveland, OH), 23 Sep 1889     STRIPPING VESSELS OF THEIR YARDS Vessel men, as a rule, do not look favorably upon the idea of stripping propellers of their masts. Capt. McKay of the Mutual and Orient transportation companies is in favor of leaving only a foremast in for the purpose of displaying lights and ...
    NewspaperText  Plain Dealer (Cleveland, OH), 23 Sep 1889   STRIPPING VESSELS OF THEIR YARDS Vessel men, as a rule, do not look favorably upon the idea of stripping propellers of their masts. Capt. McKay of the Mutual and Orient …
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  • Ship Building at Cleveland
    Ship Building at Cleveland
    NewspaperText  Plain Dealer (Cleveland, OH), 11 Mar 1846     Ship Building at Cleveland. Many will be astounded to learn that the ship building, now carried on at this place, gives constant employment and good wages to near five hundred men, and employs an amount of capital second to no other port on the Lakes. We are satisfied of ...
    NewspaperText  Plain Dealer (Cleveland, OH), 11 Mar 1846   Ship Building at Cleveland. Many will be astounded to learn that the ship building, now carried on at this place, gives constant employment and good wages to near five hundred …
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  • Accident to the Ruby
    Accident to the Ruby
    NewspaperText  Plain Dealer (Cleveland, OH), 14 Sep 1853, p. 2     ACCIDENT TO THE RUBY .--The St. Clair Observer of Saturday says: "Yesterday, while coming up the river below Algonac, the Ruby broke her shaft, and before she could be stopped had torn her disabled wheel all to pieces and greatly damaged her wheel house. ...
    NewspaperText  Plain Dealer (Cleveland, OH), 14 Sep 1853, p. 2   ACCIDENT TO THE RUBY .--The St. Clair Observer of Saturday says: "Yesterday, while coming up the river below Algonac, the Ruby broke her shaft, and before she could be stopped …
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  • Accident to the Iron LCity
    Accident to the Iron LCity
    NewspaperText  Plain Dealer (Cleveland, OH), 6 Aug 1857, p. 3     ACCIDENT TO THE IRON CITY.--By the propeller Detroit, which arrived this morning from Lake Superior, we are informed that on going up River St. Mary she burst her steam pipe, and was disabled from proceeding on her voyage. The engineer came down to Detroit on the steamer Illinois and will …
    NewspaperText  Plain Dealer (Cleveland, OH), 6 Aug 1857, p. 3   ACCIDENT TO THE IRON CITY.--By the propeller Detroit, which arrived this morning from Lake Superior, we are informed that on going up River St. Mary she burst her steam pipe, …
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  • Steamboat Explosion and Loss of Life
    Steamboat Explosion and Loss of Life
    NewspaperText  Plain Dealer (Cleveland, OH), 20 Oct 1858, p. 1     STEAMBOAT EXPLOSION AND LOSS OF LIFE.-- The steamer Canada collapsed a flue Wednesday morning while lying at the dock at Bay City killing the wheelsman and fireman instantly, and injuring the watchman of the boat so seriously that he died in about five minutes. -- Detroit paper. ...
    NewspaperText  Plain Dealer (Cleveland, OH), 20 Oct 1858, p. 1   STEAMBOAT EXPLOSION AND LOSS OF LIFE.-- The steamer Canada collapsed a flue Wednesday morning while lying at the dock at Bay City killing the wheelsman and fireman instantly, and injuring …
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  • Arrival of the Northern Light
    Arrival of the Northern Light
    NewspaperText  Plain Dealer (Cleveland, OH), 11 Jun 1860, p. 3     Arrival of the Northern Light The steamer Northern Light arrived from Lake Superior yesterday, having left Ontonagon on Tuesday, the 5th. The Iron City broke her shaft at the Sault on Friday morning, and lost one wheel. A new wheel has been ordered ...
    NewspaperText  Plain Dealer (Cleveland, OH), 11 Jun 1860, p. 3   Arrival of the Northern Light The steamer Northern Light arrived from Lake Superior yesterday, having left Ontonagon on Tuesday, the 5th. The Iron City broke her shaft at the Sault …
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  • The Illinois
    The Illinois
    NewspaperText  Plain Dealer (Cleveland, OH), 20 Jul 1861, p. 3     The Illinois The steamer Illinois arrived at Detroit yesterday morning. She will stop at Detroit to repair her starboard wheel and will not come down this trip. Her freight and passengers came down on the May Queen this morning. Her regular time for ...
    NewspaperText  Plain Dealer (Cleveland, OH), 20 Jul 1861, p. 3   The Illinois The steamer Illinois arrived at Detroit yesterday morning. She will stop at Detroit to repair her starboard wheel and will not come down this trip. Her freight and …
    Maritime History of the Great Lakes
  • From Ontonagon
    From Ontonagon
    NewspaperText  Plain Dealer (Cleveland, OH), 16 Jun 1862, p. 3     From Ontonagon The elegant steamer Illinois , which left Ontonagon on the 10st inst., arrived in port yesterday. From Mr. CHARLES ATWOOD, Clerk of the Illinois , we are indebted for the steamer's log, which will be read with interest by many of our ...
    NewspaperText  Plain Dealer (Cleveland, OH), 16 Jun 1862, p. 3   From Ontonagon The elegant steamer Illinois , which left Ontonagon on the 10st inst., arrived in port yesterday. From Mr. CHARLES ATWOOD, Clerk of the Illinois , we are indebted …
    Maritime History of the Great Lakes
  • Why her Tow was Cast Adrift
    Why her Tow was Cast Adrift
    NewspaperTextmystery  Plain Dealer (Cleveland, OH), 17 Aug 1885, p. 7     WHY HER TOW WAS CAST ADRIFT. CHICAGO.Ill,. Aug. 16.--[Special.] -- Captain Dan Mallory of the steam barge Arthur Edwards explained why he cast his tow adrift. He was coming up the lake before a lively norther and suddenly came upon the steamer city of Milwaukee, headed almost due ...
    NewspaperTextmystery  Plain Dealer (Cleveland, OH), 17 Aug 1885, p. 7   WHY HER TOW WAS CAST ADRIFT. CHICAGO.Ill,. Aug. 16.--[Special.] -- Captain Dan Mallory of the steam barge Arthur Edwards explained why he cast his tow adrift. He was coming up …
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  • Arrival of a Raft from Saginaw
    Arrival of a Raft from Saginaw
    NewspaperText  Plain Dealer (Cleveland, OH), 1 Aug 1862, p. 3     Arrival of a Raft from Saginaw The largest raft that ever floated on any of our great inland lakes, left Saginaw on Saturday last for the ports of Buffalo, Toledo and Cleveland, towed by the tug Canadian . From Lake Huron it was towed by the tug John Martin ...
    NewspaperText  Plain Dealer (Cleveland, OH), 1 Aug 1862, p. 3   Arrival of a Raft from Saginaw The largest raft that ever floated on any of our great inland lakes, left Saginaw on Saturday last for the ports of Buffalo, Toledo …
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  • Plain Dealer (Cleveland, OH), 10 Apr 1854
    Plain Dealer (Cleveland, OH), 10 Apr 1854
    NewspaperTextGenealogical Resource       The May Queen , on her way to Detroit, Saturday night, when a few miles from Point au Pelee, broke one of her shafts, between the arms of the wheel. Fortunately, the Cleveland was near at hand, on her way down, and took her in tow, arriving here about nine …
    NewspaperTextGenealogical Resource     The May Queen , on her way to Detroit, Saturday night, when a few miles from Point au Pelee, broke one of her shafts, between the arms of the wheel. …
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  • Isaac W. Nicholas Dead
    Isaac W. Nicholas Dead
    NewspaperTextGenealogical Resource  Plain Dealer (Cleveland, OH), 11 Jun 1900, p. 8     ISAAC W. NICHOLAS DEAD. ____ He Lived in Ohio Since 1829 and Was a Pioneer Shipbuilder ____ Mr. Isaac W. Nicholas, a pioneer and for many years a prominent business man of this city, died at the old homestead, No. 1314 Willson avenue, at 3:30 o'clock yesterday ...
    NewspaperTextGenealogical Resource  Plain Dealer (Cleveland, OH), 11 Jun 1900, p. 8   ISAAC W. NICHOLAS DEAD. ____ He Lived in Ohio Since 1829 and Was a Pioneer Shipbuilder ____ Mr. Isaac W. Nicholas, a pioneer and for many years a prominent business …
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  • Shipwreck and Loss of Life at Long Point Cut
    Shipwreck and Loss of Life at Long Point Cut
    NewspaperText  Plain Dealer (Cleveland, OH), 10 Dec 1855, p. 3     SHIPWRECK AND LOSS OF LIFE AT LONG POINT CUT .--By letter received from Geo. J. Ready, Esq., Collector at Port Brown [Port Rowan], we learn further in regard to the schooner Hellowell, that she was loaded with lumber and went ashore on the east side of the entrance to the …
    NewspaperText  Plain Dealer (Cleveland, OH), 10 Dec 1855, p. 3   SHIPWRECK AND LOSS OF LIFE AT LONG POINT CUT .--By letter received from Geo. J. Ready, Esq., Collector at Port Brown [Port Rowan], we learn further in regard to the …
    Maritime History of the Great Lakes
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