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- Ontario and the Great LakesThe Railway and Marine World (Toronto, ON: Acton Burrowes), Jan. 1911, 89, 91 C. Quackenbush, one of the oldest tug captains on the Welland Canal, died at Port Dalhousie. recently, aged 67. He had been engaged on tugs for 40 years. During the past season, 2,656 vessel passages were recorded through the Welland canal. This is an increase of nearly 600 over the …The Railway and Marine World (Toronto, ON: Acton Burrowes), Jan. 1911, 89, 91 C. Quackenbush, one of the oldest tug captains on the Welland Canal, died at Port Dalhousie. recently, aged 67. He had been engaged on tugs for 40 years. During the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Ontario and the Great LakesThe Railway and Marine World (Toronto, ON: Acton Burrowes), Feb. 1911, 188-89 Ontario and the Great Lakes. The New Liskeard board of trade decided recently to ask the Dominion Government that work on the construction of the new dock there be started immediately. The estimate for the dock and harbor facilities is $18,000. The Owen Sound Dredge and Construction Co., ...The Railway and Marine World (Toronto, ON: Acton Burrowes), Feb. 1911, 188-89 Ontario and the Great Lakes. The New Liskeard board of trade decided recently to ask the Dominion Government that work on the construction of the new dock there be started …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Canadian Lake Protective AssociationThe Railway and Marine World (Toronto, ON: Acton Burrowes), March 1911, 267, 269 As announced in the Dominion Marine Association's annual report (Railway and Marine World. Feb.. pg. 181), the vessel owners comprising that Association, decided to withdraw from the Great Lakes Protective Association, and have formed the Canadian Lake Protective Association, of which the ...The Railway and Marine World (Toronto, ON: Acton Burrowes), March 1911, 267, 269 As announced in the Dominion Marine Association's annual report (Railway and Marine World. Feb.. pg. 181), the vessel owners comprising that Association, decided to withdraw from the Great Lakes Protective …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Aids to Navigation on the St. Lawrence and the Great LakesThe Railway and Marine World (Toronto, ON: Acton Burrowes), March 1911, p. 269 Following is the report of the committee on aids to navigation presented at the Dominion Marine Association's annual meeting recently:-- The committee held two meetings in 1910, but its work has been supplemented by the proceedings of the executive and of the grain section of the ...The Railway and Marine World (Toronto, ON: Acton Burrowes), March 1911, p. 269 Following is the report of the committee on aids to navigation presented at the Dominion Marine Association's annual meeting recently:-- The committee held two meetings in 1910, but its work …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Farrar Transportation CompanyThe Railway and Marine World (Toronto, ON: Acton Burrowes), March 1911, p. 269 The report for the year 1910 presented at the annual meeting at Collingwood, Ont., Jan. 31, showed that the gross earnings of the two steamers were $104,140.52, and operating expenses, $68,517, leaving a net balance of $35,622.98. The assets are placed at $438,444.30, the steamers valued at ...The Railway and Marine World (Toronto, ON: Acton Burrowes), March 1911, p. 269 The report for the year 1910 presented at the annual meeting at Collingwood, Ont., Jan. 31, showed that the gross earnings of the two steamers were $104,140.52, and operating expenses, …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Richelieu and Ontario Navigation Co.The Railway and Marine World (Toronto, ON: Acton Burrowes), March 1911, p. 273 Following are extracts from the report for the year 1910, presented at the shareholders' annual meeting in Montreal, Feb. 13.-- 1910 1909 Gross ...The Railway and Marine World (Toronto, ON: Acton Burrowes), March 1911, p. 273 Following are extracts from the report for the year 1910, presented at the shareholders' annual meeting in Montreal, Feb. 13.-- 1910 1909 Gross ...Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- A New Type of Lake FreighterThe Railway and Marine World (Toronto, ON: Acton Burrowes), March 1911, 273, 275 A freight steamship, The Toiler, is now being built in England for the Canadian canal and lake trade, which is a decided innovation. It is simply a hull, without any top hamper, masts, or even funnels, as it will be operated by internal combustion oil engines, the same as automobiles. …The Railway and Marine World (Toronto, ON: Acton Burrowes), March 1911, 273, 275 A freight steamship, The Toiler, is now being built in England for the Canadian canal and lake trade, which is a decided innovation. It is simply a hull, without any …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Northern Navigation Co. Ltd.The Railway and Marine World (Toronto, ON: Acton Burrowes), March 1911, p. 275 The report for 1910, as published in our Feb. issue, was adopted at the annual meeting in Toronto Jan. 31. In moving the adoption, the President, W. J. Sheppard, referred to the agreement with the G.T.R., under which the company could be required to build another vessel of the Hamonic …The Railway and Marine World (Toronto, ON: Acton Burrowes), March 1911, p. 275 The report for 1910, as published in our Feb. issue, was adopted at the annual meeting in Toronto Jan. 31. In moving the adoption, the President, W. J. Sheppard, referred …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Lawrence River Steamboat Co. and Thousand Islands Steamboat Co.The Railway and Marine World (Toronto, ON: Acton Burrowes), March 1911, p. 277 The property of these two companies has been acquired by a syndicate headed by E. B. Osler, President Niagara Navigation, and W. D. Matthews, President St. Lawrence and Chicago Steam Navigation Co., and including also B. W. Folger, General Manager Niagara Navigation Co. The companies were ...The Railway and Marine World (Toronto, ON: Acton Burrowes), March 1911, p. 277 The property of these two companies has been acquired by a syndicate headed by E. B. Osler, President Niagara Navigation, and W. D. Matthews, President St. Lawrence and Chicago Steam …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- R. and O. N. Co's Saguenay SteamboatThe Railway and Marine World (Toronto, ON: Acton Burrowes), March 1911, p. 279 The Richelieu and Ontario Navigation Co.'s steamship, which is under construction at Glasgow, Scotland, will be ready for service by June, and will cross the Atlantic under her own steam, when she will be placed on the Saguenay route. Her dimensions are, length 285 ft., breadth over all. 58 ...The Railway and Marine World (Toronto, ON: Acton Burrowes), March 1911, p. 279 The Richelieu and Ontario Navigation Co.'s steamship, which is under construction at Glasgow, Scotland, will be ready for service by June, and will cross the Atlantic under her own steam, …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Inland Marine InsuranceThe Railway and Marine World (Toronto, ON: Acton Burrowes), March 1911, p. 279 A conference with underwriters took place in New York Feb. 3 at the offices of Clubb and Sons, underwriters, at which the Canadian Lake Protective Association was represented by Frank Plummer, President; A. A. Wright, Toronto, and W. S. Wiley, Port Arthur. L. Henderson, Montreal ...The Railway and Marine World (Toronto, ON: Acton Burrowes), March 1911, p. 279 A conference with underwriters took place in New York Feb. 3 at the offices of Clubb and Sons, underwriters, at which the Canadian Lake Protective Association was represented by Frank …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Ontario and the Great LakesThe Railway and Marine World (Toronto, ON: Acton Burrowes), March 1911, 281, 283 The Fort William Coal Dock Co., Ltd., has increased its capital stock from $50,000 to $200,000. Capt. Jas. Collier, a shipbuilder and mariner on Lake Ontario for over 50 years, died at Picton, Feb. 10, aged 74. It is reported that the Northern Navigation Co., and C.P.R. ...The Railway and Marine World (Toronto, ON: Acton Burrowes), March 1911, 281, 283 The Fort William Coal Dock Co., Ltd., has increased its capital stock from $50,000 to $200,000. Capt. Jas. Collier, a shipbuilder and mariner on Lake Ontario for over 50 years, …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Coast Lake and River Officers, 1911The Railway and Marine World (Toronto, ON: Acton Burrowes), April 1911, pp. 367, 369 Ed. Note: only the Great Lakes and upper Saint Lawrence appointments were transcribed here.The Railway and Marine World (Toronto, ON: Acton Burrowes), April 1911, pp. 367, 369 Ed. Note: only the Great Lakes and upper Saint Lawrence appointments were transcribed here.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Ontario and the Great LakesThe Railway and Marine World (Toronto, ON: Acton Burrowes), April 1911, p. 377 In the House of Commons, Mar. 13, an attempt to raise a discussion as to the advisability of commencing the construction of the proposed Georgian Bay Canal forthwith, was ruled out of order. The Montreal Board of Trade. Mar. 15, decided to request the Minister of Marine to order that …The Railway and Marine World (Toronto, ON: Acton Burrowes), April 1911, p. 377 In the House of Commons, Mar. 13, an attempt to raise a discussion as to the advisability of commencing the construction of the proposed Georgian Bay Canal forthwith, was ruled …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Northern Navigation Co. Ltd.The Railway and Marine World (Toronto, ON: Acton Burrowes), April 1911, p. 379 Very full particulars of the terms under which Jas. Playfair, of Midland, Ont., and his associates proposed to acquire control of this company, which has its headquarters at Collingwood. Ont., were given in our last issue. The offer of 125 for the stock met with the approval of a ...The Railway and Marine World (Toronto, ON: Acton Burrowes), April 1911, p. 379 Very full particulars of the terms under which Jas. Playfair, of Midland, Ont., and his associates proposed to acquire control of this company, which has its headquarters at Collingwood. Ont., …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Welland and Georgian Bay CanalsThe Railway and Marine World (Toronto, ON: Acton Burrowes), April 1911, pp. 379, 381 In referring to inland marine transportation in the House of Commons, Mar. 10, the Minister of Railways said. while Canada must of necessity increase her railway facilities, she must not lag behind in keeping her waterways transportation as fully developed as possible. It was a curious ...The Railway and Marine World (Toronto, ON: Acton Burrowes), April 1911, pp. 379, 381 In referring to inland marine transportation in the House of Commons, Mar. 10, the Minister of Railways said. while Canada must of necessity increase her railway facilities, she must not …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Coast Lake and River Officers for 1911The Railway and Marine World (Toronto, ON: Acton Burrowes), May 1911, p. 461 Only Great Lakes and upper Saint Lawrence lines are reproduced hereThe Railway and Marine World (Toronto, ON: Acton Burrowes), May 1911, p. 461 Only Great Lakes and upper Saint Lawrence lines are reproduced hereMaritime History of the Great Lakes
- Ontario and the Great LakesThe Railway and Marine World (Toronto, ON: Acton Burrowes), May 1911, pp. 467, 469, 471 It is reported that the Ontario Car Ferry Co., is considering the building of another car ferry, to run with its car ferry Ontario No. 1, between Cobourg and Rochester. The water was withdrawn from the Cornwall canal during April, to enable the contractors, Fallon Bros., to complete ...The Railway and Marine World (Toronto, ON: Acton Burrowes), May 1911, pp. 467, 469, 471 It is reported that the Ontario Car Ferry Co., is considering the building of another car ferry, to run with its car ferry Ontario No. 1, between Cobourg and Rochester. …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Canadian Lake Protective AssociationThe Railway and Marine World (Toronto, ON: Acton Burrowes), June 1911, p. 563 The English underwriters were the first to give the Canadian Lake [Protective Association full recognition, and announced in good time a rate of 5 3/4% as a basis rate for vessels belonging either to this association or to the Great Lakes Protective Association of Cleveland, Ohio Both ...The Railway and Marine World (Toronto, ON: Acton Burrowes), June 1911, p. 563 The English underwriters were the first to give the Canadian Lake [Protective Association full recognition, and announced in good time a rate of 5 3/4% as a basis rate for …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Wireless Telegraphy on the Great LakesThe Railway and Marine World (Toronto, ON: Acton Burrowes), June 1911, p. 563 The following item appeared in our April issue:- "In connection with recent press reports to the effect that the Northern Navigation Co. intended to equip its vessels with wireless telegraph apparatus this year, we are officially advised that as there are no receiving stations on the ...The Railway and Marine World (Toronto, ON: Acton Burrowes), June 1911, p. 563 The following item appeared in our April issue:- "In connection with recent press reports to the effect that the Northern Navigation Co. intended to equip its vessels with wireless telegraph …Maritime History of the Great Lakes