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- Schooner Richard MottSch. Richard Mott is listed in the Ship Masters' Assoc. Directory, 1903, as having been built in 1854; 147x26; 267 gross tons. The Inland Lloyds Vessel Register of 1893, lists the Mott as having been built at Buffalo in 1851 by Jones. Port of hail in 1893, Chicago.Sch. Richard Mott is listed in the Ship Masters' Assoc. Directory, 1903, as having been built in 1854; 147x26; 267 gross tons. The Inland Lloyds Vessel Register of 1893, lists …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Schooner Harriet RossThe Harriet Ross was at one time believed by sailors to have been the American gunboat, Porcupine, which formed part of Perry's fleet in the Battle of Lake Erie, Sept. 10, 1813. However, the Ross was the former Cambridge, a vessel which had been wrecked at Buffalo, lengthened and rebuilt …The Harriet Ross was at one time believed by sailors to have been the American gunboat, Porcupine, which formed part of Perry's fleet in the Battle of Lake Erie, Sept. …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Times & Journal (Oswego, NY), 19 Sep 1854The new schooner Joseph E. Shaw, built by J.P. May, at Milan, for Messrs. Latham & Tozer of this city, arrived here yesterday on her first trip, with a cargo of 14,365 bushels of corn from Sandusky. She is commanded by Capt. Stebbens, late of the schooner Western. With her …The new schooner Joseph E. Shaw, built by J.P. May, at Milan, for Messrs. Latham & Tozer of this city, arrived here yesterday on her first trip, with a cargo …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- The Propeller Ontario a SlaverMilwaukee Sentinel (Milwaukee, WI), 24 Apr 1854, p. 2 The Propeller Ontario a Slaver .--Some eight years since, a propeller was built at the upper landing, at Rochester, N. Y., by Goerge Steers, -- since famous as the builder of the America yacht,--and called the Ontario . She was unforunate in the lake ...Milwaukee Sentinel (Milwaukee, WI), 24 Apr 1854, p. 2 The Propeller Ontario a Slaver .--Some eight years since, a propeller was built at the upper landing, at Rochester, N. Y., by Goerge Steers, -- since famous as the builder …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Schooner W. S. Malcolm WaterloggedSchooner W. S. Malcolm Waterlogged - Strange conduct of the Captain and four of the Crew. - Capt. Smith, of the schooner Kyle Spangler, which arrived here last night, reports to us he found the schooner W.S. Malcolm, Capt. Barck, with a cargo of lumber for this port, waterlogged, ...Schooner W. S. Malcolm Waterlogged - Strange conduct of the Captain and four of the Crew. - Capt. Smith, of the schooner Kyle Spangler, which arrived here last night, reports …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Plain Dealer (Cleveland, OH), 10 Apr 1854The 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 …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. …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Philadelphia Inquirer, 12 Apr 1854The steamer America, which was coming up from Cleveland on Thursday night for the purpose of going into the dry dock ran on the reef off Point au Pellee [sic]. The May Queen tried to aid her to get off, but she was firmly on the rocks and could not …The steamer America, which was coming up from Cleveland on Thursday night for the purpose of going into the dry dock ran on the reef off Point au Pellee [sic]. …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Daily Commercial Register (Sandusky, OH), 23 Sep 1854, p. 3The St. Lawrence not coming up Thursday, was a disappointment to a large train of passengers. Seven cars had to debouch their heavy loads at Forest and Clyde, while some of the traveler, preferring to wait for the Mississippi rather than railroad all night, laid over at ...The St. Lawrence not coming up Thursday, was a disappointment to a large train of passengers. Seven cars had to debouch their heavy loads at Forest and Clyde, while some …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Marine AccidentCleveland Leader (Cleveland, OH), 2 Oct 1854, p. 3 MARINE ACCIDENT .-- The steamer Southern Michigan met with a serious and somewhat singular accident, while coming up the Lake yesterday. When about 20 miles from Monroe, one of the wheels which had been racked a little in a previous storm, burst into bands, and the ...Cleveland Leader (Cleveland, OH), 2 Oct 1854, p. 3 MARINE ACCIDENT .-- The steamer Southern Michigan met with a serious and somewhat singular accident, while coming up the Lake yesterday. When about 20 miles from Monroe, one of the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Register of British Shipping, Inland WatersThe oldest surviving published ship insurance classification list for the Great Lakes.The oldest surviving published ship insurance classification list for the Great Lakes.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Burning of the E. K. CollinsLloyd, James T., Lloyd's Steamboat Directory and Disasters on the Western Waters... (1856), 9 Oct 1854, 249-50 Burning of the E. K. Collins Between ten and eleven o'clock, on the night of October 9, 1854, the steamboat E. K. Collins was burned to the water's edge on Lake Erie, nearly opposite the lighthouse below Mauldin. At the time the fire broke out, she was on her way …Lloyd, James T., Lloyd's Steamboat Directory and Disasters on the Western Waters... (1856), 9 Oct 1854, 249-50 Burning of the E. K. Collins Between ten and eleven o'clock, on the night of October 9, 1854, the steamboat E. K. Collins was burned to the water's edge on …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Schooner JAMES LESLIEJames Leslie, 1854 Marysburgh, 1870 C. H. J. Snider from Capt. Byron Bongard's pictureJames Leslie, 1854 Marysburgh, 1870 C. H. J. Snider from Capt. Byron Bongard's pictureMaritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Times & Journal (Oswego, NY), 19 Sep 1854The new schooner Young America built in this city by Mr. George R. Rogers for Mr. Henry Ames, came in yesterday from her first trip to Lake Erie, with 16,432 bushels of wheat, said to be the largest cargo of wheat ever brought through the Welland Canal. On her trip …The new schooner Young America built in this city by Mr. George R. Rogers for Mr. Henry Ames, came in yesterday from her first trip to Lake Erie, with 16,432 …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Times & Journal (Oswego, NY), 20 Sep 1854The brig New York, Capt. Whittier, bound down with a cargo of timber, when off Long Point, was struck by a squall last night, which carried away her fore-top-mast, fore-yard and sail, sprung her main-mast, split her main-sail, and did some other damage. She was bound for French Creek, but …The brig New York, Capt. Whittier, bound down with a cargo of timber, when off Long Point, was struck by a squall last night, which carried away her fore-top-mast, fore-yard …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- The Ogdensburgh Marine RailwayOgdensburg Sentinel, 14 Mar 1854 The Ogdensburgh Marine Railway. - We paid a visit to this work, the other day, and were gratified to see every thing in such an advanced state as we found it. The engine was entirely put up and is in running order. The carriage is nearly completed, and the stupendous …Ogdensburg Sentinel, 14 Mar 1854 The Ogdensburgh Marine Railway. - We paid a visit to this work, the other day, and were gratified to see every thing in such an advanced state as we found …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- The Marine RailwayOgdensburg Sentinel, 18 Apr 1854 The Marine Railway. - This work was put in operation for the first time, yesterday. The Steamer British Queen was taken out of the water in fine style and at the first trial. When all the machinery is complete and thoroughly tightened, any of our largest Lake steamers may be …Ogdensburg Sentinel, 18 Apr 1854 The Marine Railway. - This work was put in operation for the first time, yesterday. The Steamer British Queen was taken out of the water in fine style and at …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- The Marine RailwaySt. Lawrence Republican, 6 Jun 1854 This would not have been the Michigan Central Railroad's MAYFLOWER would was too big to come down the Welland Canal. It would have been the Canadian MAYFLOWER, ex-COMET.St. Lawrence Republican, 6 Jun 1854 This would not have been the Michigan Central Railroad's MAYFLOWER would was too big to come down the Welland Canal. It would have been the Canadian MAYFLOWER, ex-COMET.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Marine Railway Stock For SaleSt. Lawrence Republican, 29 Aug 1854 Marine Railway Stock For Sale. 44 SHARES OF STOCK IN THE OGDENSBURGH MARINE RAILWAY for sale. Inquire of JEREMIAH BALDWIN. Ogdensburgh, May 30, 1854St. Lawrence Republican, 29 Aug 1854 Marine Railway Stock For Sale. 44 SHARES OF STOCK IN THE OGDENSBURGH MARINE RAILWAY for sale. Inquire of JEREMIAH BALDWIN. Ogdensburgh, May 30, 1854Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Commercial Advertiser, 23 Aug 1854The schooner W.S. Malcolm, Capt. Barck which we noticed yesterday as being waterlogged on the lake, was towed into port last evening by the tug Robert Reed. When the tug found the Malcolm, she was a sort distance this side of Big Sodus, about ten rods from shore, drawing twelve …The schooner W.S. Malcolm, Capt. Barck which we noticed yesterday as being waterlogged on the lake, was towed into port last evening by the tug Robert Reed. When the tug …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- No Mail -- Another Steamer Broke DownMilwaukee Sentinel (Milwaukee, WI), 17 Nov 1854, p. 2 NO MAIL -- ANOTHER STEAMER BROKE DOWN. -- We learn that the steamer Arctic, which left Chicago yesterday morning for this city with the mail and passengers, broke her shaft or some other part of her machinery when near Waukegan and was towed back by the Cleveland, going south. So …Milwaukee Sentinel (Milwaukee, WI), 17 Nov 1854, p. 2 NO MAIL -- ANOTHER STEAMER BROKE DOWN. -- We learn that the steamer Arctic, which left Chicago yesterday morning for this city with the mail and passengers, broke her shaft …Maritime History of the Great Lakes