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- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), 20 Oct, 1877
The MADEIRA was out of Oswego, built there in 1871 by Geo. Goble, and was 137 feet keel and 322 gt. She was US#90321. The tug OSWEGO finally came from Detroit to rescue her, but it was too late and she went to pieces in place. She had been carrying … The MADEIRA was out of Oswego, built there in 1871 by Geo. Goble, and was 137 feet keel and 322 gt. She was US#90321. The tug OSWEGO finally came from …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), Wed. Oct. 31, 1883 This clipping shows how ragged were some of the vessels that sailors were risking their lives on every day, and some vessel owners' attitude toward them. The Lilly Hamilton received major repairs in 1880 and went on for five more years before being lost on Lake Michigan in August, 1885. … This clipping shows how ragged were some of the vessels that sailors were risking their lives on every day, and some vessel owners' attitude toward them. The Lilly Hamilton received …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), Nov 24, 1882 PRESENTATION Yesterday at noon an agreeable affair occurred on board the steamer Pearl, of the People's Line, at the foot of First street, which will be long and pleasantly remembered by Capt. John Edwards and the other officers and crew of the steamer. Capt. Edwards, by his ... PRESENTATION Yesterday at noon an agreeable affair occurred on board the steamer Pearl, of the People's Line, at the foot of First street, which will be long and pleasantly remembered …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), 20 Oct, 1883 A statement has just been given for publication by Gen. Strong, superintendent of the Sturgeon Bay ship canal company, of which the following is a summary: Since the opening of the canal in 1879, 7,238 vessels, having a combined tonnage of 1,786,671, passed through the canal to October 1. Up … A statement has just been given for publication by Gen. Strong, superintendent of the Sturgeon Bay ship canal company, of which the following is a summary: Since the opening of …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), Sat, 25 Nov, 1883 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, 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, 1883 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 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, 1883 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. 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, 1883 Late 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, 1883 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 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, 1883 The 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 made The 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, 1884 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 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
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), 14 Jul, 1883 CITY OF ST. CATHARINES, sank July 12, 1880, off Forester, Mich., in southern Lake Huron. She was recovered later the same summer, and rebuilt to the steamer OTEGO CITY OF ST. CATHARINES, sank July 12, 1880, off Forester, Mich., in southern Lake Huron. She was recovered later the same summer, and rebuilt to the steamer OTEGOMaritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), 3 May, 1884 *a fish of the herring family ranging in size up to 24 inches and ten pounds. *a fish of the herring family ranging in size up to 24 inches and ten pounds.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), Tue, 27 Nov, 1883 The vessel was built at Aitken & Mansell shipbuilders, Kelvinghaugh, Glasgow, and operated for CPR her entire career until scrapped in 1947. The engine was a direct acting vertical inverted compound of 300 horsepower, built by David Power, Glasgow. The spelling of her name was officially changed to ATHABASKA in … The vessel was built at Aitken & Mansell shipbuilders, Kelvinghaugh, Glasgow, and operated for CPR her entire career until scrapped in 1947. The engine was a direct acting vertical inverted …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), June 28, 1884 The submarine divers of Detroit desire to enter a formal protest against a certain set expression which is given vent to by every class of spectators present when the divers put on their diving shoes, whose lead sole weigh 20 pounds each. The expression alluded to is: "I would like … The submarine divers of Detroit desire to enter a formal protest against a certain set expression which is given vent to by every class of spectators present when the divers …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), August 2, 1884 The vessel's name was JOHN B. WRIGHT, and she was built the same year as her loss 2 mi south of Pentwater October 3, 1854. It seems incredible that a cargo of that type would be worth anything after 30 years. Brendon Baillod reported to me yesterday that the beach … The vessel's name was JOHN B. WRIGHT, and she was built the same year as her loss 2 mi south of Pentwater October 3, 1854. It seems incredible that a …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), July 3, 1884 Pumping Coal From the Bottom of Lake Michigan The schooner Wells Burt foundered in Lake Michigan last fall with a cargo of 1,540 tons of coal, and the appliances used and the efforts recently made to recover the cargo are made the subject of a lengthy article in the Chicago … Pumping Coal From the Bottom of Lake Michigan The schooner Wells Burt foundered in Lake Michigan last fall with a cargo of 1,540 tons of coal, and the appliances used …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), Sat., June 7, 1884 This gives some idea of how complex night navigation could be in the days before modern navigation aids - and this was the "new" system! No wonder so many boats went to the beach in Whitefish Bay! Click here for a modern map of the area described: http://www.topozone.com/map.asp?z=16&n;=5149169&e;=693298&size;=l&loc;=Sault+Ste%2E+Marie This gives some idea of how complex night navigation could be in the days before modern navigation aids - and this was the "new" system! No wonder so many boats …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), Mon, July 9, 1884 Of at least eight "Florence's" on the lakes in 1884, the only "Florence of Port Burwell" that I can find was a 99 ft. 2-mast schooner, built there by Dakin in 1861. One has to wonder about use of the phrase "under a full head of steam" and the schooner … Of at least eight "Florence's" on the lakes in 1884, the only "Florence of Port Burwell" that I can find was a 99 ft. 2-mast schooner, built there by Dakin …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), July 25, 1884 Freight steamers, says the Chicago Times, can carry passengers if the consciences of the masters are elastic. All that is necessary is to put the passengers on articles as members of the crew. Some of these craft now carry as many as twenty "watchmen" each trip. The principal business of … Freight steamers, says the Chicago Times, can carry passengers if the consciences of the masters are elastic. All that is necessary is to put the passengers on articles as members …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
