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- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), Oct. 9, 1879The 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), 26 Mar, 1878NEW 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), 27 Apr, 1877THE 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), April 18, 1883There 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), July 3, 1884CHICAGO 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, 1884For 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), 29 Jun, 1878ANOTHER 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), May 5, 1883SMALL-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, 1883Though 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), Aug. 22, 1882I 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, 1882The 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), Oct. 18, 1877SHIPWRECKED. _______ 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), Mon., Oct. 22, 1877Schooner VALENTINE, abandoned on the 10th and left to driftSchooner VALENTINE, abandoned on the 10th and left to driftMaritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), 30 Mar, 1878THE ST. CLAIR CANAL. - The following regulations for the government of vessels passing through the St. Clair Flats Canal are established by authority of the Secretary of War as necessary for the proper protection of the banks of the canal from injury. All concerned will please take ...THE ST. CLAIR CANAL. - The following regulations for the government of vessels passing through the St. Clair Flats Canal are established by authority of the Secretary of War as …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), July 2, 1880RUBY was actually converted from the 135 t. sidewheeler to a 106 t. three-mast schooner and lived out her usefulness in the lumber trade until abandoned about 1894.RUBY was actually converted from the 135 t. sidewheeler to a 106 t. three-mast schooner and lived out her usefulness in the lumber trade until abandoned about 1894.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), Tues, Nov 9, 1880*Sand Beach is now Harbor Beach, Michigan **The prop H. LUELLA WORTHINGTON (US#95603) was a brand-new freighter of 149 ft. and 375 gt. The W. R. HANNA (US#26669) was a 23-year-old two-mast scow-schooner of 103 gt and 86 ft.*Sand Beach is now Harbor Beach, Michigan **The prop H. LUELLA WORTHINGTON (US#95603) was a brand-new freighter of 149 ft. and 375 gt. The W. R. HANNA (US#26669) was a …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), 4 Oct, 1883This article places the mine in the northeast part of the town of Calumet, Mi., on a point approximately 1220 feet above sea level or about 620 feet above Lake Superior.This article places the mine in the northeast part of the town of Calumet, Mi., on a point approximately 1220 feet above sea level or about 620 feet above Lake …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), 27 Oct, 1883DISOBEYING ORDERS A sailor named George Henderson was arrested yesterday by United States Deputy Marshal Odell, on complaint of Stephen Langston, captain of the schooner Mears, who charged him with "willful breach of duty tending to the serious damage to the vessel." Henderson was ...DISOBEYING ORDERS A sailor named George Henderson was arrested yesterday by United States Deputy Marshal Odell, on complaint of Stephen Langston, captain of the schooner Mears, who charged him with …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), 18 Jun, 1883*now part of Ecorse, Mi According the Hiram Walker & Co.'s web page, Hiram Walker was a Detroiter who had built his large distillery and the surrounding company village of Walkerville in Windsor, Ontario, for tax purposes. He made a daily commute from Detroit by boat, a job which was …*now part of Ecorse, Mi According the Hiram Walker & Co.'s web page, Hiram Walker was a Detroiter who had built his large distillery and the surrounding company village of …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), 7 Jul, 1883The new steamer Walter L. Frost was expected to leave for Toledo to load grain for Ogdensburg this morning at 1 o'clock, having just received her finishing touches at the Detroit dry dock. She measures 1,333.16 tons gross and 1,203.24 tons net, and is in many respects the finest and …The new steamer Walter L. Frost was expected to leave for Toledo to load grain for Ogdensburg this morning at 1 o'clock, having just received her finishing touches at the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes