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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), 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), 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), 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), Sat, 25 Nov, 1883WHAT KIND OF STUFF DO THEY DRINK? Capt. Goldsmith of the Wabash steamer Morley reports that while his vessel was lying under Long Point last Wednesday during the heavy weather, he discovered about 1,000 feet from the vessel what at first appeared to be a portion of the wreck of …WHAT KIND OF STUFF DO THEY DRINK? Capt. Goldsmith of the Wabash steamer Morley reports that while his vessel was lying under Long Point last Wednesday during the heavy weather, …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), Tue, 6 Nov, 1883Chicago Times: The little steam yacht Maud Lilly of St. Joseph, Mich., Capt. Arthur Napier, arrived in port yesterday. She will proceed through the canal at once and go via the Illinois and Mississippi rivers to new Orleans, where she will be sold. The tug Muriel, owned by Singer & …Chicago Times: The little steam yacht Maud Lilly of St. Joseph, Mich., Capt. Arthur Napier, arrived in port yesterday. She will proceed through the canal at once and go via …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), 16 Oct, 1883ALL MATES The schooner Annie M. Peterson arrived in port Wednesday, says the Milwaukee Wisconsin, and in the afternoon the captain left the vessel, leaving a full crew on board. The jolly skipper met many friends and formed a number on new acquaintances during the afternoon, ...ALL MATES The schooner Annie M. Peterson arrived in port Wednesday, says the Milwaukee Wisconsin, and in the afternoon the captain left the vessel, leaving a full crew on board. …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), 16 Oct, 1883Late October and November of that year was one of the stormiest periods in lakes history, with more than 50 ships meeting violent ends.Late October and November of that year was one of the stormiest periods in lakes history, with more than 50 ships meeting violent ends.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), Sat., 18 Aug, 1883The making of the Riverside's new shaft is called the quickest work of the kind on record in this city. The shaft was broken on Sunday. On Monday the order was given at Baugh's steam forge for a new shaft 12 feet 6 inches long and 12½ inches in diameter. …The making of the Riverside's new shaft is called the quickest work of the kind on record in this city. The shaft was broken on Sunday. On Monday the order …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), 24 Aug, 1883The Canadian propeller GLENFINLAS (C#77695), caught fire around her boiler and burned to a total loss in the Welland Canal August 17, 1883. While the wreck was being stripped a grisly find was madeThe Canadian propeller GLENFINLAS (C#77695), caught fire around her boiler and burned to a total loss in the Welland Canal August 17, 1883. While the wreck was being stripped a …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), 22 May, 1884ABASHED MARINE POETS The new steamer built at Miller Brothers' shipyard for Schufeldt, the distiller, was launched at 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon. It was a side launch, and the bow started first, but she went into the water evenly enough, and the event was pronounced a success. ...ABASHED MARINE POETS The new steamer built at Miller Brothers' shipyard for Schufeldt, the distiller, was launched at 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon. It was a side launch, and the bow …Maritime History of the Great Lakes