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- Berrien Springs Era (Berrien Springs, MI), 22 March 1876The U. S. Government has begun the erection of a life-saving station at St. Joseph. The captain of the crew at that point will be Capt. Joseph Napier, one of the most experienced navigators on the lakes.The U. S. Government has begun the erection of a life-saving station at St. Joseph. The captain of the crew at that point will be Capt. Joseph Napier, one of …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Berrien Springs Era (Berrien Springs, MI), 1 June 1887 (Wednesday)THE PURITAN. The new Graham & Morton steamer was successfully launched last Wednesday, in the presence of about 5000 people. The dimensions of the boat briefly stated are as follows: Length of keel, 165 feet; over all, 175 feet; depth of hold, 13 feet; breadth of beam ...THE PURITAN. The new Graham & Morton steamer was successfully launched last Wednesday, in the presence of about 5000 people. The dimensions of the boat briefly stated are as follows: …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- City of Oswego DirectoryG. S. Weeks' Ship-Yard Situated on Lake-Street between Third and Fourth. This extensive establishment gives employment to about 100 men- a short time since a fine Steamer (the Queen of the West) of 700 tons' burthen, was launched from this yard, and they have now on the stocks, in ...G. S. Weeks' Ship-Yard Situated on Lake-Street between Third and Fourth. This extensive establishment gives employment to about 100 men- a short time since a fine Steamer (the Queen of …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- DANIEL G. FORT and BALTIC at Oswego, 27 Nov 1894Black and white photograph of the schooners DANIEL G. FORT and BALTIC ashore near Oswego on 27 Nov. 1894.Black and white photograph of the schooners DANIEL G. FORT and BALTIC ashore near Oswego on 27 Nov. 1894.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- DANIEL G. FORT and BALTIC at Oswego, 27 Nov 1894Black and white photograph of a crowd looking on at the schooners DANIEL G. FORT and BALTIC ashore near Oswego on 27 Nov. 1894. The harbor can be seen to the west in the background.Black and white photograph of a crowd looking on at the schooners DANIEL G. FORT and BALTIC ashore near Oswego on 27 Nov. 1894. The harbor can be seen to …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Horatio N. Throop to Capt. James Van Cleve, Pultneyville, June 17, 1877At the time, Capt. Throop was only 19 years old. His father, Samuel, drowned while endeavoring to bring in the schooner "Nancy" into Great Sodus Bay during a storm in 1819. - From a long memoir of his life in the History of Wayne County, N. Y. published in 1876.At the time, Capt. Throop was only 19 years old. His father, Samuel, drowned while endeavoring to bring in the schooner "Nancy" into Great Sodus Bay during a storm in …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), Wed. , Sept. 25, 1839During the gale which occurred on the 14th and 15th inst. , the schooner New York , of this port, owned by Messrs. Bronson and Crocker, was lost, and all on board probably perished. She was commanded by Captain George Carlisle, who is said to have been an excellent seaman …During the gale which occurred on the 14th and 15th inst. , the schooner New York , of this port, owned by Messrs. Bronson and Crocker, was lost, and all …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Daily British Whig (Kingston, ON), Nov. 20, 1922Sunken Craft Still Visible _______ Hull of Large Boat Can Be Seen in St. Lawrence Below Rock Island _______ The Observer in "On the St. Lawrence," Clayton, has the following: There is a mystery of the deep, that is located near the black ...Sunken Craft Still Visible _______ Hull of Large Boat Can Be Seen in St. Lawrence Below Rock Island _______ The Observer in "On the St. Lawrence," Clayton, has the following: …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), July 18, 1857The New Tug " Oswego ." - The new steam tug Oswego, built in Philadelphia , and owned and commanded by Capt. J. Kimball , arrived in our ...The New Tug " Oswego ." - The new steam tug Oswego, built in Philadelphia , and owned and commanded by Capt. J. Kimball , arrived in our ...Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Rochester Daily Democrat (Rochester, NY), Tues., Oct. 22, 1844The following Card of Thanks is deserved. The management of the boat, during the storm, was admirable. The escape was truly providential: Rochester , Oct. 19, 1844 . We, the undersigned, being ...The following Card of Thanks is deserved. The management of the boat, during the storm, was admirable. The escape was truly providential: Rochester , Oct. 19, 1844 . We, the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), Sept. 19, 1832A Perilous Situation. - A correspondent of the Rochester Observer , relates the following account of a wonderful escape from almost certain destruction. Mr. Editor: - I had just arrived at theA Perilous Situation. - A correspondent of the Rochester Observer , relates the following account of a wonderful escape from almost certain destruction. Mr. Editor: - I had just arrived …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Rochester Union & Advertiser (Rochester, NY), Aug. 9, 1876
A sketch of this yacht appears in the History of Wayne CountyA sketch of this yacht appears in the History of Wayne CountyMaritime History of the Great Lakes- Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), Tuesday, April 16, 1863
A Pleasant Supper. - The employees of Goble's ship-yard, with a number of invited guests, last evening sat down to a most capital supper served up in Doolittle Hall, by Ashley of the Oswego Hotel. The ...A Pleasant Supper. - The employees of Goble's ship-yard, with a number of invited guests, last evening sat down to a most capital supper served up in Doolittle Hall, by …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Oswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), Dec. 11, 1886
Salad For Saturday _____ "I delight in telling what I think - and I shall go on just as before, seeing whatever I can, and telling what I see." -Emerson _____ "Thou little knowest What he can ...Salad For Saturday _____ "I delight in telling what I think - and I shall go on just as before, seeing whatever I can, and telling what I see." -Emerson …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Oswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), Sat., Oct. 30, 1880
Colliding On Lake Ontario _______ The Schooner Sweepstakes Strikes the Schooner Gazelle Twenty Miles off Oswego - Both Much Damaged - The Crew of the Gazelle Ask to be Taken Off, But Probably are Safe. ______ The schr. Sweepstakes, Capt. Thomas, from Kingston ...Colliding On Lake Ontario _______ The Schooner Sweepstakes Strikes the Schooner Gazelle Twenty Miles off Oswego - Both Much Damaged - The Crew of the Gazelle Ask to be Taken …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Oswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), Nov. 27, 1886
In 1886-1887, Clark Morrison, the editor of the Oswego Palladium, wrote an interesting series of articles on maritime life. The ones that are readable will be reproduced. Unfortunately, when the newspapers were bound, some of them cut off the bottom line or two of the papers.In 1886-1887, Clark Morrison, the editor of the Oswego Palladium, wrote an interesting series of articles on maritime life. The ones that are readable will be reproduced. Unfortunately, when the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Oswego Daily Advertiser & Times (Oswego, NY), Friday, Nov. 28, 1869
Articles From The Schooner "Volunteer." - The schooner Volunteer, which went ashore near Port Ontario several days ago, was got off yesterday and towed by the tug Crusader to Goble & Macfarlane's dry dock, where she will be repaired. The following enumerated articles were found ...Articles From The Schooner "Volunteer." - The schooner Volunteer, which went ashore near Port Ontario several days ago, was got off yesterday and towed by the tug Crusader to Goble …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Oswego Daily Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), June 5, 1850
Life in a Canal Boat People who have commodious houses and the comforts of life, are often distressed, perchance, because their rooms are small and their houses contracted. They should see how some tidy house-wives live in canal boats, and how they manage to get along, "keep ...Life in a Canal Boat People who have commodious houses and the comforts of life, are often distressed, perchance, because their rooms are small and their houses contracted. They should …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), July 23, 1867
NEW VESSEL - The new schooner White Oak, Captain Coot, arrived here this morning from Oswego, with a cargo of salt, being her first trip. She was visited during the afternoon by a large number of master builders, ship captains, and others interested in vessels, and was prononced by ...NEW VESSEL - The new schooner White Oak, Captain Coot, arrived here this morning from Oswego, with a cargo of salt, being her first trip. She was visited during the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Oswego Advertiser & Times (Oswego, NY), Mon., Dec. 2, 1867
The damaged grain from the Cathagenian has been sold for $50. The beach below the point where the vessel lies, was covered with it yesterday, and hundreds of men, women and children were greedily gathering it up. The Carthagenian is pretty much all gone to pieces. Her mainmast has gone …The damaged grain from the Cathagenian has been sold for $50. The beach below the point where the vessel lies, was covered with it yesterday, and hundreds of men, women …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Rochester Union & Advertiser (Rochester, NY), Aug. 9, 1876