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- Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), 28 Oct, 1880The schooner GRANADA (US#10543), went down off Muskegon October 17, 1880, in the same storm that sank the passenger liner ALPENA. Steward Claason was one of four crewmen lost in the GRANADA sinking.The schooner GRANADA (US#10543), went down off Muskegon October 17, 1880, in the same storm that sank the passenger liner ALPENA. Steward Claason was one of four crewmen lost in …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- DisabledDetroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), 4 May 1859, p. 4 DISABLED.--As the propeller Mendota, of the New York Central line, was coming up Monday night, about 11 o'clock, when five miles below Malden, she broke her main shaft, and consequent upon that drove her piston through the cylinder head, nearly or quite ruining the cylinder. The engine was an ...Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), 4 May 1859, p. 4 DISABLED.--As the propeller Mendota, of the New York Central line, was coming up Monday night, about 11 o'clock, when five miles below Malden, she broke her main shaft, and consequent …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- From Lake SuperiorDetroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), 8 Jul 1862, p. 4 FROM LAKE SUPERIOR .--The steamer Planet, Captain Ward, from Lake Superior, reached Brady's dock early yesterday morning. She had but trifling freight and but few passengers, in consequence of having to tow the propeller Water Witch from Mud Lake, which detained her one day on her trip ...Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), 8 Jul 1862, p. 4 FROM LAKE SUPERIOR .--The steamer Planet, Captain Ward, from Lake Superior, reached Brady's dock early yesterday morning. She had but trifling freight and but few passengers, in consequence of having …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- From Lake SuperiorDetroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), 27 Jun 1862, p. 4, column 4 From Lake Superior .--The steamer Illinois, Capt. Ryder, reached her dock in this city yesterday, bringing the following memorandum of news, for which we are indebted to Mr. Atwood, Clerk of the steamer: Left ontonagon the 22d inst. at 6 1/2 P.M. The propeller Gen. Taylor was at ...Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), 27 Jun 1862, p. 4, column 4 From Lake Superior .--The steamer Illinois, Capt. Ryder, reached her dock in this city yesterday, bringing the following memorandum of news, for which we are indebted to Mr. Atwood, Clerk …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Launch at Bay CityDetroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), 23 Jun 1874 LAUNCH AT BAY CITY.--The Chronicle gives a long account of the successful launch of the new steamship James Davidson, from which the following is extracted." The successful launch of this mammoth steamship occurred yesterday afternoon about six o'clock, at Capt. Davidson's ship-yard. Her ...Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), 23 Jun 1874 LAUNCH AT BAY CITY.--The Chronicle gives a long account of the successful launch of the new steamship James Davidson, from which the following is extracted." The successful launch of this …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), Oct. 11, 1894The Canadian government is asking for tenders for the removal of the wreck of the schooner R. J. Gibbs, which was sunk May 22, 1893, with 310 tons of coal on board, and became a total loss. She was owned and sailed by Capt. Pope, of New Baltimore, who never …The Canadian government is asking for tenders for the removal of the wreck of the schooner R. J. Gibbs, which was sunk May 22, 1893, with 310 tons of coal …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), October, 18, 1895The two Ottawa steamboats were the E. H. BRONSON (C. 103445) and HAMILTON (C. 103842). BRONSON was rebuilt as a barge in 1917 and HAMILTON converted to propeller in 1921. Andre E. Lamirande and Gilles L. Seguin, _A Foregone Fleet: A Pictorial History of Steam-Driven Paddleboats on the Ottawa River_ …The two Ottawa steamboats were the E. H. BRONSON (C. 103445) and HAMILTON (C. 103842). BRONSON was rebuilt as a barge in 1917 and HAMILTON converted to propeller in 1921. …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), Thur., June 11, 1896CLIPPER CITY was US#4347 and had a long and relatively uneventful career on Lake Michigan until being abandoned to sink in the Chicago River about 1885.CLIPPER CITY was US#4347 and had a long and relatively uneventful career on Lake Michigan until being abandoned to sink in the Chicago River about 1885.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), May 15, 1895CHICORA WRECKAGE Benton Harbor, Mich., May 14 - (Special) - Several pieces of Chicora wreckage were picked up late to-day at Devil's Hole, one mile north of here on the lake shore, with silver trimmings attached, showing that it came from the clerk's office and the main deck. The ...CHICORA WRECKAGE Benton Harbor, Mich., May 14 - (Special) - Several pieces of Chicora wreckage were picked up late to-day at Devil's Hole, one mile north of here on the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), 20 May 1905STEAMER BADGER STATE IS ALL READY TO DO BUSINESS IN THE POOL ROOM LINE _______ Craft is Anchored Near Peche Island in Canadian Waters and Within the Jurisdiction of the Ontario Government. _______ Photo caption: STEAMER BADGER STATE, THE ...STEAMER BADGER STATE IS ALL READY TO DO BUSINESS IN THE POOL ROOM LINE _______ Craft is Anchored Near Peche Island in Canadian Waters and Within the Jurisdiction of the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), 21 May 1905NOTHING DOING YESTERDAY _______ BADGER STATE Pool Room Operations Had to Be Deferred Till Tomorrow. The corps of board markers, sheet and ticket writers and cashiers on the BADGER STATE had nothing to do yesterday, Falvey and Considine having left word ...NOTHING DOING YESTERDAY _______ BADGER STATE Pool Room Operations Had to Be Deferred Till Tomorrow. The corps of board markers, sheet and ticket writers and cashiers on the BADGER STATE …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), April 24, 1854The steamer Canadian, which left for Chatham yesterday morning, is yo lay up for almost two weeks in order that upper cabins may be put upon her. When this is done, she will, as we have heretofore stated, ply between Chatham and Monroe, each place tri-weekly.The steamer Canadian, which left for Chatham yesterday morning, is yo lay up for almost two weeks in order that upper cabins may be put upon her. When this is …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), Friday, Nov. 23, 1900PUEBLO - Wooden bulk freighter, US#150512, b. 1891, Milwaukee Shipyard, Milwaukee. 1,493 gt. Dismantled 1927 BALIZE - Wooden propeller tug, US#2714, b. 1863, Ira Lafrinier, Cleveland as tug MARY GRANDY. 247 gt. Bought by U.S. Navy for off-lakes use and renamed USS BIGNONIA, 1864; returned to private hands 1865 and …PUEBLO - Wooden bulk freighter, US#150512, b. 1891, Milwaukee Shipyard, Milwaukee. 1,493 gt. Dismantled 1927 BALIZE - Wooden propeller tug, US#2714, b. 1863, Ira Lafrinier, Cleveland as tug MARY GRANDY. …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), May 17, 1901THEY HAD A LONG ROW _______ SAILORS HAD TO PULL SIXTEEN MILES TO TELEPHONE FOR A TUG _______ Chicago, May 16. - After beating against light southerly winds for five days, Capt. Mark Anderson, of the schooner E. B. Maxwell, left his lumber-laden vessel eight ...THEY HAD A LONG ROW _______ SAILORS HAD TO PULL SIXTEEN MILES TO TELEPHONE FOR A TUG _______ Chicago, May 16. - After beating against light southerly winds for five …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), 24 June 1905LAKE MARINE NEWS TWO BOATS SUNK CITY OF ROME and the LINDEN Came Together in St. Clair River. TWO LOST ON THE LINDEN Boat Sheered Across the Bows of the Rome. Latter at Tashmoo Dock, and Linden is Farther Up and in the channel - Both Are Wooden Vessels, and …LAKE MARINE NEWS TWO BOATS SUNK CITY OF ROME and the LINDEN Came Together in St. Clair River. TWO LOST ON THE LINDEN Boat Sheered Across the Bows of the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Schooner A. J. Rogers Went to PiecesDetroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), 12 Oct 1898 Schooner A. J. Rogers Went to Pieces. Traverse City, Mich., October 11.--(Special)-- The schooner A. J. Rogers, which ran on a reef near the lighthouse Sunday night and stove a hole in her bottom, was released by the wind, but afterwards went to pieces and sank. The captain, Frank ...Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), 12 Oct 1898 Schooner A. J. Rogers Went to Pieces. Traverse City, Mich., October 11.--(Special)-- The schooner A. J. Rogers, which ran on a reef near the lighthouse Sunday night and stove a …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- History of the Old MaineDetroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), 19 Apr 1898, p. 6 History of the Old Maine The old Steamer Maine, recently burned at tonawanda, was one of the second instalment of the famous old Ogdensburg Transportation Co.'s fleet, the building of which ruined the line. She was built at Cleveland in 1872, measured 255 tons, rated A2 and had an ...Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), 19 Apr 1898, p. 6 History of the Old Maine The old Steamer Maine, recently burned at tonawanda, was one of the second instalment of the famous old Ogdensburg Transportation Co.'s fleet, the building of …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Steamer ColumbiaDetroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), 20 May 1860, p. 4 STEAMER COLUMBIA.--The steamer Columbia arrived yesterday morning from Saginaw, having completed the repairs to her engine and machinery, which were disabled a few days since. She brought down 250 bbls. fish, 100,000 shingles, 6 casks ashes, a few shade trees, and some pump logs. She is ...Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), 20 May 1860, p. 4 STEAMER COLUMBIA.--The steamer Columbia arrived yesterday morning from Saginaw, having completed the repairs to her engine and machinery, which were disabled a few days since. She brought down 250 bbls. …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- AccidentDetroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), 13 May 1860 ACCIDENT.--While the steamer Columbia was on her way from Thunder Bay to Saginaw, and while off the Charity Islands her piston-rod broke, carrying away the cylinder-head, and otherwise disabling her machinery. She was taken in tow by the bark Adriatic, Captain Miner, and taken into Saginaw ...Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), 13 May 1860 ACCIDENT.--While the steamer Columbia was on her way from Thunder Bay to Saginaw, and while off the Charity Islands her piston-rod broke, carrying away the cylinder-head, and otherwise disabling her …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Explosion of the Propeller FossDetroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), 1 Jul 1860, p. 4 EXPLOSION OF THE PROPELLER FOSS.--The propeller R. H. Foss, which left this port evening before last for Muskegon, exploded her boiler when about fifteen miles out. She was running under only 75 pounds of steam at the time, and no cause can be assigned for the explosion. One fireman was …Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), 1 Jul 1860, p. 4 EXPLOSION OF THE PROPELLER FOSS.--The propeller R. H. Foss, which left this port evening before last for Muskegon, exploded her boiler when about fifteen miles out. She was running under …Maritime History of the Great Lakes