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- Rochester Union & Advertiser (Rochester, NY), Nov. 18, 1867Storm on Lake Ontario. - A heavy gale has prevailed on Lake Ontario since Saturday forenoon. Saturday afternoon the propeller Perseverance of St. Catharines, in attempting to make the Port of Genesee ran on the east pier, but was soon blown off. Before steam was got up she came near …Storm on Lake Ontario. - A heavy gale has prevailed on Lake Ontario since Saturday forenoon. Saturday afternoon the propeller Perseverance of St. Catharines, in attempting to make the Port …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Rochester Union & Advertiser (Rochester, NY), June 7, 1858Vessel For Labrador -- Have we a "Codfish Aristocracy" among us? So it would seem, they are decidedly "down at the mouth!" Not to be figurative, we will explain: This morning's dawn witnessed the departure of the Schooner "Charlotte" from the mouth of the Genesee, bound for the coast ...Vessel For Labrador -- Have we a "Codfish Aristocracy" among us? So it would seem, they are decidedly "down at the mouth!" Not to be figurative, we will explain: This …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Rochester Union & Advertiser (Rochester, NY), March 29, 1859Lake Steamers - Paddle Wheels Giving Place to Screws - A New Enterprise _____ It will be but reiterating to say that we have often expressed in these columns, to say that the days of side-wheel steamers on the Lakes are drawing to an end, and that so fast as …Lake Steamers - Paddle Wheels Giving Place to Screws - A New Enterprise _____ It will be but reiterating to say that we have often expressed in these columns, to …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Rochester Union & Advertiser (Rochester, NY), Aug. 31, 1887Coal Schooner Sunk _____ Run into by the Siesta at an Early Hour this Morning ______ Special Despatch to the Union and Advertiser CHARLOTTE, Aug. 31. - The steam yacht Siesta, Capt. John Davis. while coming up the lake from Alexandria Bay about 1 o'clock ...Coal Schooner Sunk _____ Run into by the Siesta at an Early Hour this Morning ______ Special Despatch to the Union and Advertiser CHARLOTTE, Aug. 31. - The steam yacht …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Rochester Union & Advertiser (Rochester, NY), June 29, 1870Successful Launch of Capt. Rogers' New Schooner. - This beautiful craft, after some delay with the assistance of the steam tug Molly Spencer, glided gracefully into her natural element, at Charlotte, yesterday, and three o'clock. The moment she touched the water our townsman, Hon. ...Successful Launch of Capt. Rogers' New Schooner. - This beautiful craft, after some delay with the assistance of the steam tug Molly Spencer, glided gracefully into her natural element, at …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Rochester Union & Advertiser (Rochester, NY), Thurs., Aug. 9, 1866Gale on Lake Ontario - Wreck of a Vessel - The Crew Saved. The storm which commenced last night is now raging on Lake Ontario . The wind is from the north east and blowing steadily, throwing very heavy seas over the beach and piers. ...Gale on Lake Ontario - Wreck of a Vessel - The Crew Saved. The storm which commenced last night is now raging on Lake Ontario . The wind is from …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Rochester Union & Advertiser (Rochester, NY), Oct. 21, 1893Traffic On Lake Ontario ____ It's Growth And Decadence During The Past Century. ____ Early Boatbuilding at Ontario's American Ports - Reminiscences of an Old Lake Captain - His First Trip to Chicago - Present Condition of Shipping on the Lakes. The big ...Traffic On Lake Ontario ____ It's Growth And Decadence During The Past Century. ____ Early Boatbuilding at Ontario's American Ports - Reminiscences of an Old Lake Captain - His First …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Rochester Union & Advertiser (Rochester, NY), Thurs., Nov. 3, 1859Wreck of the Schooner Twilight. - The small scow schooner Twilight, owned by Capt. Ouderkirk of Charlotte, and used chiefly for transporting wood, was lost on Tuesday night about fifteen miles east of the mouth of the river. A telegraph dispatch from Charlotte gives the particulars ...Wreck of the Schooner Twilight. - The small scow schooner Twilight, owned by Capt. Ouderkirk of Charlotte, and used chiefly for transporting wood, was lost on Tuesday night about fifteen …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Rochester Union & Advertiser (Rochester, NY), Thurs., Aug. 23, 1860Collision Between The Steamer Niagara And A Schooner. - On Tuesday night, about eleven o'clock, a collision occurred on Lake Ontario between the American steamer Niagara and a schooner, the name of which is unknown. The Niagara left this port between six and seven o'clock for Oswego ...Collision Between The Steamer Niagara And A Schooner. - On Tuesday night, about eleven o'clock, a collision occurred on Lake Ontario between the American steamer Niagara and a schooner, the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Rochester Union & Advertiser (Rochester, NY), Thurs., Aug. 23, 1860Sale of the Schooner Joseph Cochrane. - We learn from Capt. Rogers that he has just sold the schooner Joseph Cochrane to Messrs. Parker & Allen, of Buffalo. The price paid is not divulged, but it was no doubt a round some, as vessel property is high. The Cochrane was …Sale of the Schooner Joseph Cochrane. - We learn from Capt. Rogers that he has just sold the schooner Joseph Cochrane to Messrs. Parker & Allen, of Buffalo. The price …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Rochester Union & Advertiser (Rochester, NY), Thurs., Sept. 11, 1873Schooner Sunk. - The Wayne Democratic Press says: "The schooner Isabel, bound from Oswego to Toronto with a load of coal, sunk about eight miles off Sodus Point, on Tuesday last. The crew got off in a yawl, and reached Sodus Point about 8 o'clock in the evening. The schooner …Schooner Sunk. - The Wayne Democratic Press says: "The schooner Isabel, bound from Oswego to Toronto with a load of coal, sunk about eight miles off Sodus Point, on Tuesday …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Rochester Union & Advertiser (Rochester, NY), Friday, Nov. 3, 1859Good Time. - The steamer City of Buffalo arrived here at two this morning, having left Buffalo at eight 8'clock last evening. Considering the fact that the steamer called at all the way ports for freight, and was detained an hour at the Locks, this was first rate time. She …Good Time. - The steamer City of Buffalo arrived here at two this morning, having left Buffalo at eight 8'clock last evening. Considering the fact that the steamer called at …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Rochester Union & Advertiser (Rochester, NY), Tues., Nov. 14, 1859SUDDENLY WRECKED. - On Saturday morning just before daybreak, the schooner Andover ran ashore near Braddock's Point, a dozen miles west of the mouth of the Genesee River. The Andover is owned by Mr. Hudson of Detroit, and was bound for that port with a cargo of 1,200 barrels of …SUDDENLY WRECKED. - On Saturday morning just before daybreak, the schooner Andover ran ashore near Braddock's Point, a dozen miles west of the mouth of the Genesee River. The Andover …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Rochester Union & Advertiser (Rochester, NY), 3 Dec 1862The Grey Eagle of Oswego built in 1856. Her owner and master was J. S. Varney of Charlotte. She was 64 tons and 82 feet long.The Grey Eagle of Oswego built in 1856. Her owner and master was J. S. Varney of Charlotte. She was 64 tons and 82 feet long.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Vessel for LabradorRochester Union & Advertiser (Rochester, NY), 7 Jun 1868 VESSEL FOR LABRADOR -- Have we a "Codfish Aristocracy" among us? So it would seem, they are decidedly "down at the mouth!" Not to be too figurative, we will explain. This morning's dawn witnessed the departure of the Schooner CHARLOTTE from the mouth of the Genesee, bound for the coast …Rochester Union & Advertiser (Rochester, NY), 7 Jun 1868 VESSEL FOR LABRADOR -- Have we a "Codfish Aristocracy" among us? So it would seem, they are decidedly "down at the mouth!" Not to be too figurative, we will explain. …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Rochester Union & Advertiser (Rochester, NY), 17 Nov 1879The difficulties and dangers of navigating Lake Ontario have been greatly increased during the past week by the frequent and sudden squalls. An Associated Press dispatch from Oswego dated Sunday says: "The Schooner Hattie Howard from Port Hope, Ont., with 270,000 feet of lumber went ...The difficulties and dangers of navigating Lake Ontario have been greatly increased during the past week by the frequent and sudden squalls. An Associated Press dispatch from Oswego dated Sunday …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Gale on the LakeRochester Union & Advertiser (Rochester, NY), 9 Aug 1866 GALE ON THE LAKE-- VESSEL WRECKED-- CREW RESCUED The storm which commenced last night is now raging on Lake Ontario. The wind is from the north east, and blows steadily throwing very heavy seas upon the beach and piers. Vessels which are out are glad to make a harbor of …Rochester Union & Advertiser (Rochester, NY), 9 Aug 1866 GALE ON THE LAKE-- VESSEL WRECKED-- CREW RESCUED The storm which commenced last night is now raging on Lake Ontario. The wind is from the north east, and blows steadily …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Launching a SchoonerRochester Union & Advertiser (Rochester, NY), 25 Apr 1894 LAUNCHING A SCHOONER The Singapore Ready to Forest off Forest Lawn In a few day the Big Boat which went ashore in the Memorable Storm of Last August Will bend her canvas at Charlotte The good ship Singapore which was driven on the shoals off Forest Lawn by the violent …Rochester Union & Advertiser (Rochester, NY), 25 Apr 1894 LAUNCHING A SCHOONER The Singapore Ready to Forest off Forest Lawn In a few day the Big Boat which went ashore in the Memorable Storm of Last August Will bend …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- A Very Important MatterRochester Union & Advertiser (Rochester, NY), 17 Jun 1874 A VERY IMPORTANT MATTER SALE OF THE CANADIAN STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY'S STEAMERS ATHENIAN AND ABYSSINIAN NO STEAMERS TO RUN ON THE COAST THIS SEASON THE EFFECT OF THE STOPPAGE Negotiations which have been on foot for some time for the sale of the Canadian Steam ...Rochester Union & Advertiser (Rochester, NY), 17 Jun 1874 A VERY IMPORTANT MATTER SALE OF THE CANADIAN STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY'S STEAMERS ATHENIAN AND ABYSSINIAN NO STEAMERS TO RUN ON THE COAST THIS SEASON THE EFFECT OF THE STOPPAGE Negotiations …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Rochester Union & Advertiser (Rochester, NY), Aug. 9, 1876A sketch of this yacht appears in the History of Wayne CountyA sketch of this yacht appears in the History of Wayne CountyMaritime History of the Great Lakes