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Groups: Detroit Free Press- Year: 1865
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- Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), December 24, 1865
The steamer MICHIGAN featured in this article was a 198 foot, 642-ton sidewheeler built at Detroit in 1847. The two gentlemen mentioned were shipping and lumber tycoon Oliver Newberry and Captain John Stewart, the vessel's longtime skipper. As they say, there was life in the old girl yet. Instead of … The steamer MICHIGAN featured in this article was a 198 foot, 642-ton sidewheeler built at Detroit in 1847. The two gentlemen mentioned were shipping and lumber tycoon Oliver Newberry and …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), 26 Sep 1865 THE NEW IRON STEAMER _______ An Enterprise of Much Commercial Importance _______ A Ferry Capable of Transporting a Train of Cars Across the River _______ There was never greater commercial activity throughout the country than at present. Commercial ... THE NEW IRON STEAMER _______ An Enterprise of Much Commercial Importance _______ A Ferry Capable of Transporting a Train of Cars Across the River _______ There was never greater commercial …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), 22 Dec 1865 MARINE DISASTERS FOR 1865 _______ Full Particulars of the Disasters for Each Month of the Year _______ An Unusually Large Record _______ Below will be found our usual annual statement of disasters for the season just closed, which have been collect ... MARINE DISASTERS FOR 1865 _______ Full Particulars of the Disasters for Each Month of the Year _______ An Unusually Large Record _______ Below will be found our usual annual statement …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), May 24, 1865 The KNIGHT TEMPLAR, a new vessel built by Geo. Goble, was successfully launched today. Her dimensions are 136 ft. keel, 26 ft. 2 inches beam, and 11 ft. 6 inches holf, and she will carry about 18,000 bu. of grain through the Welland Canal. She is owned by Geo. Goble, … The KNIGHT TEMPLAR, a new vessel built by Geo. Goble, was successfully launched today. Her dimensions are 136 ft. keel, 26 ft. 2 inches beam, and 11 ft. 6 inches …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), 24 December, 1865 Another extensive maritime list from the Detroit perspective compiled by Detroit Free Press marine reporter Capt. J. W. Hall. Another extensive maritime list from the Detroit perspective compiled by Detroit Free Press marine reporter Capt. J. W. Hall.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), 30 Aug 1865 NEW IRON FERRY STEAMER - The propeller St. Lawrence arrived at Windsor on Monday morning, from Montreal direct, with a portion of the iron for the new ferry steamer which the Messrs. Jenkins* have contracted to build for the Great Western Railway Company. The above iron plate is now ... NEW IRON FERRY STEAMER - The propeller St. Lawrence arrived at Windsor on Monday morning, from Montreal direct, with a portion of the iron for the new ferry steamer which …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), June 22, 1865 The name was actually M. FANNIE STAFFORD and she was a harbor tug of 42 tons which had been built at Buffalo only two years previously. The name was actually M. FANNIE STAFFORD and she was a harbor tug of 42 tons which had been built at Buffalo only two years previously.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
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