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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
- Supposed Loss of Toronto SchoonerToronto Telegram (Toronto, ON), 14 Oct 1876 Supposed Loss of Toronto Schooner Mr. Samuel Hunter, coal and wood merchant of this city on Queen Street West and proprietor of the schooner Maggie Hunter, has received the following copy of a telegram from S. Stone, commission merchant, Oswego: "Oswego, Oct. 13 - Cabin ...Toronto Telegram (Toronto, ON), 14 Oct 1876 Supposed Loss of Toronto Schooner Mr. Samuel Hunter, coal and wood merchant of this city on Queen Street West and proprietor of the schooner Maggie Hunter, has received the following …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- White Cedar Yawl Boat: Schooner Days XXVII (27)Snider, C. H. J., Toronto Telegram (Toronto, ON), 12 Sep 1931 This vessel, bound from Johnston Harbour to Chatham with lumber, became waterlogged in a squall off Pointe Auz Barques on the American shore of Lake Huron on October 25, 1911. Captain John McDonald ana his crew of six got into the yawl boat and after an arduous trop across the …Snider, C. H. J., Toronto Telegram (Toronto, ON), 12 Sep 1931 This vessel, bound from Johnston Harbour to Chatham with lumber, became waterlogged in a squall off Pointe Auz Barques on the American shore of Lake Huron on October 25, 1911. …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Double Wreck on the Doorstep: Schooner Days CCCCII (402)Snider, C. H. J., Toronto Telegram (Toronto, ON), 17 Jun 1939 Double Wreck on the Doorstep Schooner Days CCCCII (402) by C. H. J. Snider PROMPT as the morning's mail comes more information about the schooner Ontario, as requested last week. Captain John Williams, of 57 Isleworth avenue, veteran of ...Snider, C. H. J., Toronto Telegram (Toronto, ON), 17 Jun 1939 Double Wreck on the Doorstep Schooner Days CCCCII (402) by C. H. J. Snider PROMPT as the morning's mail comes more information about the schooner Ontario, as requested last week. …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Harbor Lights at the Saugeen Mouth: Schooner Days CCCCIV (404)Snider, C. H. J., Toronto Telegram (Toronto, ON), 30 Jun 1939 Harbor Lights at the Saugeen Mouth Schooner Days CCCCIV (404) By C. H. J. Snider LAST WEEK was a big one in the life of Southampton, Ont., as a lakeport. The range lights into the Saugeen River, which enters Lake Huron here, and the fog signal ...Snider, C. H. J., Toronto Telegram (Toronto, ON), 30 Jun 1939 Harbor Lights at the Saugeen Mouth Schooner Days CCCCIV (404) By C. H. J. Snider LAST WEEK was a big one in the life of Southampton, Ont., as a lakeport. …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Belle Sheridan: Schooner Days LXIX (69)Snider, C. H. J., Toronto Telegram (Toronto, ON), 7 Jan 1933 BELLE SHERIDAN SCHOONER DAYS LXIX. (69) In old Albert Hall, on the east side of Yonge street, between Queen and Shuter, about where Scholes' Hotel is now, the Longshoremen's Union used to gather for concerts and dances when the hall ...Snider, C. H. J., Toronto Telegram (Toronto, ON), 7 Jan 1933 BELLE SHERIDAN SCHOONER DAYS LXIX. (69) In old Albert Hall, on the east side of Yonge street, between Queen and Shuter, about where Scholes' Hotel is now, the Longshoremen's Union …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- The Lady Elgin: Schooner Days LXXII (72)Snider, C. H. J., Toronto Telegram (Toronto, ON), 28 Jan 1933 The LADY ELGIN Schooner Days LXXII (72) Writing from Burlington, "I. S. B. " mentions that it was stated some time ago in this column that the schooner Col. Cook was one which attempted the voyage to Europe from the lakes in 1858; and the Collingwood Enterprise-Bulletin ...Snider, C. H. J., Toronto Telegram (Toronto, ON), 28 Jan 1933 The LADY ELGIN Schooner Days LXXII (72) Writing from Burlington, "I. S. B. " mentions that it was stated some time ago in this column that the schooner Col. Cook …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Little Lost Ports: Port Granby: Schooner Days CCLIII (253)Toronto Telegram (Toronto, ON), 15 Aug 1936 Little Lost Ports: Port Granby Schooner Days CCLIII (253) _______ Bowered in green and drowsing in the sun, Port Granby feels the sap of new life stir in its veins when summer reopens the half dozen homes which have been closed ...Toronto Telegram (Toronto, ON), 15 Aug 1936 Little Lost Ports: Port Granby Schooner Days CCLIII (253) _______ Bowered in green and drowsing in the sun, Port Granby feels the sap of new life stir in its veins …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Wild Man Who Sailed In His Socks: Schooner Days II (2)Snider, C. H. J., Toronto Telegram, 7 Feb 1931 The grounding of the MARY ANN LYDON at Charlotte was in October 1908, not 1906. See the linked newspaper account.Snider, C. H. J., Toronto Telegram, 7 Feb 1931 The grounding of the MARY ANN LYDON at Charlotte was in October 1908, not 1906. See the linked newspaper account.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Seventy Years Sailing Schooner Days Out Of Southampton: Schooner Days CCCCV (405)Snider, C. H. J., Toronto Telegram (Toronto, ON), 8 Jul 1939, Section Sports, p. 1 Seventy Years Sailing Schooner Days Out Of Southampton Schooner Days CCCCV (405) By C.H. J.Snider HE doesn't remember when he started sailing. Probably as soon as he emerged from three-cornered pants; maybe before. His was a lake-going family, ...Snider, C. H. J., Toronto Telegram (Toronto, ON), 8 Jul 1939, Section Sports, p. 1 Seventy Years Sailing Schooner Days Out Of Southampton Schooner Days CCCCV (405) By C.H. J.Snider HE doesn't remember when he started sailing. Probably as soon as he emerged from three-cornered …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- January Passage of the Ella Murton: Schooner Days XXXV (35)Toronto Telegram (Toronto, ON), February 20, 1932 SCHOONER DAYS XXXV JANUARY PASSAGE of the ELLA MURTON Talk of the time Capt. John Williams fitted out the Speedwell in February and ...Toronto Telegram (Toronto, ON), February 20, 1932 SCHOONER DAYS XXXV JANUARY PASSAGE of the ELLA MURTON Talk of the time Capt. John Williams fitted out the Speedwell in February and ...Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Zero Hour on the McKinley Bill: Schooner Days DCLXXXVI (686)Toronto Telegram (Toronto, ON), 31 Mar 1945 Zero Hour on the McKinley Bill Schooner Days DCLXXXVI (686) by C. H. J. Snider _______ Capt. John Williams, now of 50 Whitehall road, whose 88th birthday anniversary was celebrated so ...Toronto Telegram (Toronto, ON), 31 Mar 1945 Zero Hour on the McKinley Bill Schooner Days DCLXXXVI (686) by C. H. J. Snider _______ Capt. John Williams, now of 50 Whitehall road, whose 88th birthday anniversary was celebrated …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- The White Woman of the ELIZA WHITE: Schooner Days CXCIV (194)Snider, C. H. J., Toronto Telegram (Toronto, ON), 29 Jun 1935 The White Woman of the ELIZA WHITE Schooner Days CXCIV (194) ___ LONG before I began to work for the club," said Capt. Jack Marks, as he rang the R.C.Y.C. launch Kwasind down to three-bell speed, so she wouldn't get there ...Snider, C. H. J., Toronto Telegram (Toronto, ON), 29 Jun 1935 The White Woman of the ELIZA WHITE Schooner Days CXCIV (194) ___ LONG before I began to work for the club," said Capt. Jack Marks, as he rang the R.C.Y.C. …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Turning Back the Clock – Builder's List Does It: Schooner Days CXCVI (196)Snider, C. H. J., Toronto Telegram (Toronto, ON), 13 Jul 1935 Turning Back the Clock - Builder's List Does It Schooner Days CXCVI (196) ___ OF COURSE all the vessels mentioned by Alexander Muir, in his interesting census of shipping on the lakes when he first saw these inland seas in ...Snider, C. H. J., Toronto Telegram (Toronto, ON), 13 Jul 1935 Turning Back the Clock - Builder's List Does It Schooner Days CXCVI (196) ___ OF COURSE all the vessels mentioned by Alexander Muir, in his interesting census of shipping on …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Mid Rebels and Indians Pioneer Tar Plied Trade: Schooner Days CXCVIII (198)Snider, C. H. J., Toronto Telegram (Toronto, ON), 27 Jul 1935 Mid Rebels and Indians Pioneer Tar Plied Trade Schooner Days CXCVIII (198) ___ Further Adventures of Alexander Muir, Drydock Founder, When He Sailed a Century Ago to Take Indian Presents Out and Bring ...Snider, C. H. J., Toronto Telegram (Toronto, ON), 27 Jul 1935 Mid Rebels and Indians Pioneer Tar Plied Trade Schooner Days CXCVIII (198) ___ Further Adventures of Alexander Muir, Drydock Founder, When He Sailed a Century Ago to Take Indian Presents …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- End of Ancient "Adelaide" in Sou'west Gale and Snow: Schooner Days CXCIX (199)Snider, C. H. J., Toronto Telegram (Toronto, ON), 3 Aug 1935 End of Ancient "Adelaide" in Sou'west Gale and Snow Schooner Days CXCIX (199) ___ Alexander Muir, Pioneer Lakesman, Tells How it Felt to be Wrecked in Rebellion Times, When Port Dover Hadn't Even a ...Snider, C. H. J., Toronto Telegram (Toronto, ON), 3 Aug 1935 End of Ancient "Adelaide" in Sou'west Gale and Snow Schooner Days CXCIX (199) ___ Alexander Muir, Pioneer Lakesman, Tells How it Felt to be Wrecked in Rebellion Times, When Port …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Wife's Tragedy Made Husband’s Fortune: Schooner Days CCII (202)Snider, C. H. J., Toronto Telegram (Toronto, ON), 7 Sep 1935 Wife's Tragedy Made Husband's Fortune Schooner Days CCII (202) ___ Triple Drowning Was the Beginning Eighty-five Years Ago of the Great Drydock Enterprise at Port Dalhousie, Which is Still Going ...Snider, C. H. J., Toronto Telegram (Toronto, ON), 7 Sep 1935 Wife's Tragedy Made Husband's Fortune Schooner Days CCII (202) ___ Triple Drowning Was the Beginning Eighty-five Years Ago of the Great Drydock Enterprise at Port Dalhousie, Which is Still Going …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- The Lucky LIVERPOOL: Schooner Days CCIII (203)Snider, C. H. J., Toronto Telegram (Toronto, ON), 24 Aug 1935 Actually preceded no. CCII (202) because it was mis-numbered.Snider, C. H. J., Toronto Telegram (Toronto, ON), 24 Aug 1935 Actually preceded no. CCII (202) because it was mis-numbered.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Aboard a Pollywog: Schooner Days CCIV (204)Snider, C. H. J., Toronto Telegram (Toronto, ON), 31 Aug 1935 Aboard a Pollywog Schooner Days CCIV (204) ___ Two Smokestacks, Two Boilers, No Steamgauge, No Watergauge, And No Rubber Gaskets -- Alexander Muir Describes Steam Conditions More Primitive Than Sailing ...Snider, C. H. J., Toronto Telegram (Toronto, ON), 31 Aug 1935 Aboard a Pollywog Schooner Days CCIV (204) ___ Two Smokestacks, Two Boilers, No Steamgauge, No Watergauge, And No Rubber Gaskets -- Alexander Muir Describes Steam Conditions More Primitive Than Sailing …Maritime History of the Great Lakes