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- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), Oct. 9, 1879
The Scientific American article appeared in the Oct. 4, 1879 issue. The author apparently did not think much of Lloyd's, and one inflammatory sentence was removed for newspaper use: after "those on board" in the second paragraph, it adds, " The rating characteristics of vessels will then be determined by … The Scientific American article appeared in the Oct. 4, 1879 issue. The author apparently did not think much of Lloyd's, and one inflammatory sentence was removed for newspaper use: after …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), April 18, 1883 There are 437 vessels of all types in port at Chicago. There are 437 vessels of all types in port at Chicago.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), Aug. 22, 1882 I find it interesting all the confusion that changes in vessel law caused among ship owners and masters. Things havn't changed so much in 120 years. Custom house collector Jesse Spaulding of Chicago seemed to be the one official determined to find the exact implications of every new ordinance and … I find it interesting all the confusion that changes in vessel law caused among ship owners and masters. Things havn't changed so much in 120 years. Custom house collector Jesse …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), Sep. 30, 1882 The GOLDEN AGE (US#85785) was a more-or-less forgotten schooner of very large proportions. In fact, she was the largest sailing vessel in the world when built, and her 1,846 ton gross exceeded the tonnage of the fabled five-mast DAVID DOWS, built the previous year, by more than 400 tons. Speculation … The GOLDEN AGE (US#85785) was a more-or-less forgotten schooner of very large proportions. In fact, she was the largest sailing vessel in the world when built, and her 1,846 ton …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), May 5, 1883 SMALL-POX, VACCINATION AND INFECTED BEDDING A circular of importance to mariners, bearing upon the subject of small-pox and the mode of preventing the disease, has been issued from the treasury department and reads as follows: 1. The boards of health of several cities along ... SMALL-POX, VACCINATION AND INFECTED BEDDING A circular of importance to mariners, bearing upon the subject of small-pox and the mode of preventing the disease, has been issued from the treasury …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), July 7, 1883 Though this article is one of those typical dry-as-dust "new boat" descriptions, I include it because it is a fairly comprehensive description of a vanished breed that was once a significant part of Lakes commerce - the wooden package freighter. The WALTER L. FROST served her various owners well and … Though this article is one of those typical dry-as-dust "new boat" descriptions, I include it because it is a fairly comprehensive description of a vanished breed that was once a …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), Oct. 18, 1877 SHIPWRECKED. _______ Loss of the Schooner Nettie Weaver and Part of her Crew _______ Interesting Narrative of one the Survivors _______ He Seeks Aid to Reach His Home in Cheboygan _______ Among the many applicants for aid at the Mayor's ... SHIPWRECKED. _______ Loss of the Schooner Nettie Weaver and Part of her Crew _______ Interesting Narrative of one the Survivors _______ He Seeks Aid to Reach His Home in Cheboygan …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), 27 Apr, 1877 THE OLDEST VESSEL. - The schooner Harriet Ross, at present owned in Detroit, is unquestionably the oldest vessel on the lakes. She was in commission prior to the war of 1812, and formed one of Commodore Perry's fleet in the great naval battle on Lake Erie. There is nothing left … THE OLDEST VESSEL. - The schooner Harriet Ross, at present owned in Detroit, is unquestionably the oldest vessel on the lakes. She was in commission prior to the war of …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), 29 Jun, 1878 ANOTHER STEAMBOAT. - Capt. S. B. Grummond has added another vessel to his already large fleet. The new craft is a side-wheel steamboat, one of the largest of its kind ever on Western waters. She has been under construction for the past year and a half, but so quietly has … ANOTHER STEAMBOAT. - Capt. S. B. Grummond has added another vessel to his already large fleet. The new craft is a side-wheel steamboat, one of the largest of its kind …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), 26 Mar, 1878 NEW WRECKING MACHINE. - Capt. Wm. Foster, of Cleveland, has invented a machine for raising sunken ships. The power employed is the inflated pontoon system, with an entirely new and inexpensive apparatus, made of three-ply canvas-rubber. A full outfit of 200 pontoons, capable of ... NEW WRECKING MACHINE. - Capt. Wm. Foster, of Cleveland, has invented a machine for raising sunken ships. The power employed is the inflated pontoon system, with an entirely new and …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), July 3, 1884 CHICAGO AND SCHUFELDT'S TUG Schufelt, a Chicago distiller, has a tug carrying refuse into Lake Michigan, whose upper works are so high the bridges in Chicago River have to be swung to let her pass. As the tug makes several trips each day, it necessitates a great deal of work … CHICAGO AND SCHUFELDT'S TUG Schufelt, a Chicago distiller, has a tug carrying refuse into Lake Michigan, whose upper works are so high the bridges in Chicago River have to be …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), Friday, May 17, 1884 For a look at the Little Traverse (Harbor Springs) light and its history, click here. For a look at the Little Traverse (Harbor Springs) light and its history, click here.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), Mon., Oct. 22, 1877 Schooner VALENTINE, abandoned on the 10th and left to drift Schooner VALENTINE, abandoned on the 10th and left to driftMaritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), Sep. 11, 1882 TONNAGE ALLOWANCE Several days before the close of last session of congress the act was approved to provide for deductions from the gross tonnage of vessels of the United States. A few days ago the treasury department received a letter from collector Spaulding of Chicago asking for ... TONNAGE ALLOWANCE Several days before the close of last session of congress the act was approved to provide for deductions from the gross tonnage of vessels of the United States. …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), Sep 14, 1882 TONNAGE CAPACITY A dispatch from Washington says: The inquiry has been raised by certain collectors of customs whether they should proceed at once to ascertain the tonnage capacity of excepted spaces under the act of August 5, 1882, and make the necessary entry onto marine ... TONNAGE CAPACITY A dispatch from Washington says: The inquiry has been raised by certain collectors of customs whether they should proceed at once to ascertain the tonnage capacity of excepted …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), July 11, 1882 A NEAT INVENTION When the captain of a large steamer stands on the top of the pilot house and signals the engineer to go ahead or back, he has no means of knowing whether his order has been properly interpreted until the ship begins to move, and then, if the … A NEAT INVENTION When the captain of a large steamer stands on the top of the pilot house and signals the engineer to go ahead or back, he has no …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), Aug. 11, 1882 The Chippewa (Mich.) County News says that when the steam-barge Chamberlain was a few miles from Marquette, a man fell overboard and managed to get ahold of the tow line. The barge was slacked up, but the captain, seeing that unless he kept on his course the slack line would … The Chippewa (Mich.) County News says that when the steam-barge Chamberlain was a few miles from Marquette, a man fell overboard and managed to get ahold of the tow line. …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), Sat., Aug. 12, 1882 Chicago, August 12. - The propeller Menominee is reported by her captain to have encountered in midlake on Tuesday night a thick cold cloud, which burst on her decks, covering them with snow and slush to a depth of six inches. For five minutes, the atmosphere was like that of … Chicago, August 12. - The propeller Menominee is reported by her captain to have encountered in midlake on Tuesday night a thick cold cloud, which burst on her decks, covering …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), Sat., Aug. 15, 1882 The schooner Thomas L. Parker not only takes a sawmill from Grand River to Ontonagon, but a gang to run it. The mill is that of Sisson & Lilly, and it goes where the timber is plenty. The mills are following the timber into the wilderness. Twenty-five men and their … The schooner Thomas L. Parker not only takes a sawmill from Grand River to Ontonagon, but a gang to run it. The mill is that of Sisson & Lilly, and …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), Sep 14, 1882 The Shickluna-built MERRITT had gone ashore near Grand Marais, Mich., Lake Superior, in 1881. On Sep 15, 1882, she became the American schooner DOT (US#157078), and was wrecked on the beach approximately 6 miles from the site of her previous stranding, on Aug. 25, 1883, a total loss. The Shickluna-built MERRITT had gone ashore near Grand Marais, Mich., Lake Superior, in 1881. On Sep 15, 1882, she became the American schooner DOT (US#157078), and was wrecked on the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
