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- St. Catharines Constitutional (St. Catharines, ON), January 1, 1863New Steamboat - We understand that a public meeting will be held in the town hall, on Monday evening next, at 7 o'clock, for the purpose of taking into consideration the most feasible means for obtaining a steamboat to ply, during the ensuing season, between Port Dalhousie and ...New Steamboat - We understand that a public meeting will be held in the town hall, on Monday evening next, at 7 o'clock, for the purpose of taking into consideration …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Catharines Constitutional (St. Catharines, ON), January 15, 1863Gunboats On The Lakes - The New York Tribune of the 9th has the following special dispatch from Washington: "The House Naval Committee reported to-day upon the resolution directing them to inquire into the cheapest, most expeditious and trustworthy mode of placing vessels of war upon ...Gunboats On The Lakes - The New York Tribune of the 9th has the following special dispatch from Washington: "The House Naval Committee reported to-day upon the resolution directing them …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Catharines Constitutional (St. Catharines, ON), November 21, 1855Storm On The Lake - During the last five or six days severe storms have prevailed on the Lake, which have considerably delayed and damaged many vessels. The steamer Passport encountered a heavy gale on Friday evening during her trip from Kingston. She did not arrive until eleven o'clock ...Storm On The Lake - During the last five or six days severe storms have prevailed on the Lake, which have considerably delayed and damaged many vessels. The steamer Passport …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Catharines Constitutional (St. Catharines, ON), November 28, 1855On Monday last, as they were towing in a scow belonging to Mr. Hellems of this place, she struck the pier at the entrance of the canal at Chippawa, broke loose, and in consequence of the violence of the wind, was driven violently into the rapids and precipitated over the …On Monday last, as they were towing in a scow belonging to Mr. Hellems of this place, she struck the pier at the entrance of the canal at Chippawa, broke …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Catharines Constitutional (St. Catharines, ON), December 12, 1855The Weather - Old hoary headed winter has not yet asserted his supremacy, and not withstanding the advance of the season, the weather continues beautiful. The Welland Canal still unfettered by frost, and numerous vessels in transit, shows that the commercial public are eagerly availing ...The Weather - Old hoary headed winter has not yet asserted his supremacy, and not withstanding the advance of the season, the weather continues beautiful. The Welland Canal still unfettered …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Catharines Constitutional (St. Catharines, ON), January 30, 1856Marine Disasters For 1855 The Buffalo Express publishes in detail, making three and a half columns in that paper, the annual report of marine losses upon the western lakes for 1855. The report has been prepared with much labor and care by Capt. D.P. Dobbins, General Inspector for ...Marine Disasters For 1855 The Buffalo Express publishes in detail, making three and a half columns in that paper, the annual report of marine losses upon the western lakes for …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Catharines Constitutional (St. Catharines, ON), March 26, 1856Coroner's Inquest - Yesterday afternoon an inquest was held by Dr. Raymond on the body of a man named Stephen Cavanagh, a shipwright by trade, and formerly in the employ of Mr. Shickluna, which was found drowned in the canal. Deceased had been missing from the time Mr. Chrysler's broom …Coroner's Inquest - Yesterday afternoon an inquest was held by Dr. Raymond on the body of a man named Stephen Cavanagh, a shipwright by trade, and formerly in the employ …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Catharines Constitutional (St. Catharines, ON), March 26, 1856The Steamer Welland - The owners of this trim craft have spared no expense in rendering her seas, or rather lake-worthy. - Mr. Shickluna has given her a thorough overhauling, and she is now in such a state of forwardness as will enable her, on the opening of navigation, to …The Steamer Welland - The owners of this trim craft have spared no expense in rendering her seas, or rather lake-worthy. - Mr. Shickluna has given her a thorough overhauling, …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Catharines Constitutional (St. Catharines, ON), August 13, 1856Moonlight Excursion - Our readers will bear in mind that to-morrow evening, if the weather is fair, another of those pleasant excursions by moonlight will take place, under the direction of the obliging Capt. Donaldson, of the Welland. All who enjoyed themselves on the former delightful ...Moonlight Excursion - Our readers will bear in mind that to-morrow evening, if the weather is fair, another of those pleasant excursions by moonlight will take place, under the direction …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Catharines Constitutional (St. Catharines, ON), August 20, 1856The Steamer Welland Burnt - Loss Estimated at £10,000 It is our painful duty to record the total destruction by fire of the magnificent steamer Welland running in connection with the Port Dalhousie & Thorold Railway, between this place and Toronto. She was owned by the town and ably ...The Steamer Welland Burnt - Loss Estimated at £10,000 It is our painful duty to record the total destruction by fire of the magnificent steamer Welland running in connection with …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Catharines Constitutional (St. Catharines, ON), Thursday August 25, 1864Shickluna's Latest Launch Last Monday afternoon, Mr. L. Shickluna, the famous ship-builder, launched from his dock-yard in this town, another splendid propeller for the Welland Railway Company. The launch was to have taken place on Saturday, but was postponed on account of the rain ...Shickluna's Latest Launch Last Monday afternoon, Mr. L. Shickluna, the famous ship-builder, launched from his dock-yard in this town, another splendid propeller for the Welland Railway Company. The launch was …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Catharines Constitutional (St. Catharines, ON), Thursday Aug. 25,1864Trial Trip of the New Propeller Perseverance. Early this morning the Welland Railway Company's new propeller Perseverance ran down the Canal to Port Dalhousie, and at 11 o'clock steamed out eight or nine miles into Lake Ontario. For the purpose of testing her machinery, preparatory ...Trial Trip of the New Propeller Perseverance. Early this morning the Welland Railway Company's new propeller Perseverance ran down the Canal to Port Dalhousie, and at 11 o'clock steamed out …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Catharines Constitutional (St. Catharines, ON), May 9, 1855A sailor named Thomas Caster fell from the topmast of the school Albah Bemenson, on Friday last, at Port Dalhousie, and was killed. His remains were intered in the Presbyterian burial ground there on Sunday.A sailor named Thomas Caster fell from the topmast of the school Albah Bemenson, on Friday last, at Port Dalhousie, and was killed. His remains were intered in the Presbyterian …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Catharines Constitutional (St. Catharines, ON), July 11, 1855A sailor named Charles Syvcret, belonging to the schooner "Royal Tar", received a fearful cut over the right temple yesterday morning while snubbing that vessel round a bend near Thorold, in consequence of the structure giving way and striking him on the head. The wound, we learn, appeared at ...A sailor named Charles Syvcret, belonging to the schooner "Royal Tar", received a fearful cut over the right temple yesterday morning while snubbing that vessel round a bend near Thorold, …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Catharines Constitutional (St. Catharines, ON), January 24, 1855The Welland is now running between Toronto and Hamilton, carrying the mails, and makes the same excellent time that has distinguished her from the outset as a clipper of no ordinary stamina.The Welland is now running between Toronto and Hamilton, carrying the mails, and makes the same excellent time that has distinguished her from the outset as a clipper of no …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Catharines Constitutional (St. Catharines, ON), January 24, 1855The Weather And Navigation - A telegraph from Buffalo of Saturday says the steamer Globe arrived there that morning from Toledo coming through without stopping. There was very little ice on the lake. The weather was pleasant and moderately cool. ...The Weather And Navigation - A telegraph from Buffalo of Saturday says the steamer Globe arrived there that morning from Toledo coming through without stopping. There was very little ice …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Catharines Constitutional (St. Catharines, ON), February 14, 1855The steamer Chief Justice Robinson had a narrow escape from being wrecked on Wednesday last, having stranded on a bar near the mouth of the Humber, but was afterwards drawn off without injury.The steamer Chief Justice Robinson had a narrow escape from being wrecked on Wednesday last, having stranded on a bar near the mouth of the Humber, but was afterwards drawn …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Catharines Constitutional (St. Catharines, ON), July 25, 1855The schooner Emblem, of Hamilton, Capt. Malcomson, was run down on Thursday night last by the steamer America. Capt. Masson, while on her trip to Oswego. Want of proper lights on the Emblem as alleged to have been the cause of this sad accident. Five lives were lost. ...The schooner Emblem, of Hamilton, Capt. Malcomson, was run down on Thursday night last by the steamer America. Capt. Masson, while on her trip to Oswego. Want of proper lights …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Catharines Constitutional (St. Catharines, ON), May 23, 1855Steamboat Notice The Royal Mail Line Of Lake Steamers Magnet, Capt Twohy Arabian, Capt Coleugh Passport, Capt Harmottle One of the above steamers will (until further notice) leave Toronto for Kingston (connecting with River ...Steamboat Notice The Royal Mail Line Of Lake Steamers Magnet, Capt Twohy Arabian, Capt Coleugh Passport, Capt Harmottle One of the above steamers will (until further notice) leave Toronto for …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Catharines Constitutional (St. Catharines, ON), August 8, 1855Paltry Opposition - We observe by the "Chatham Planet" that a swindling Yankee named Ward, owner of a boiler busting machine of the St.Clair called the Forester, is waging an unscrupulous and highly dishonerable opposition against the steamer Canadian, owner by Messrs. M. & W. Eberts of ...Paltry Opposition - We observe by the "Chatham Planet" that a swindling Yankee named Ward, owner of a boiler busting machine of the St.Clair called the Forester, is waging an …Maritime History of the Great Lakes