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- 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), 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), 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), 30 Mar, 1878 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 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, 1880 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. 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), 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), 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), 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), 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), Friday, Sep 29, 1882 This incident came hard on the heels of the loss of the Canadian passenger steamer ASIA in Georgian Bay on September 14, and the resultant accusations that the ASIA had been overloaded and unseaworthy. This is the first 19th century incident I've heard of where the vessel was actually disabled … This incident came hard on the heels of the loss of the Canadian passenger steamer ASIA in Georgian Bay on September 14, and the resultant accusations that the ASIA had …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), Sep 25, 1882 The captain of the schooner Guiding Star is very careful as to the comforts of his officers and crew. On Saturday he had a new cabinet organ placed in the cabin for the use of the cook. He also took on board stuffed chairs and spring beds for the sailors. … The captain of the schooner Guiding Star is very careful as to the comforts of his officers and crew. On Saturday he had a new cabinet organ placed in the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), Sep 26, 1882 The large number of vessel captains recently fined at Cleveland for not having the official numbers and tonnage of their vessels engraved on the main beams, or as it is expressed by some, on the beam forward of the main hatch on the main deck, has given rise to a … The large number of vessel captains recently fined at Cleveland for not having the official numbers and tonnage of their vessels engraved on the main beams, or as it is …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), Aug 20, 1881 For more on the DOWS, the lakes' only five-mast schooner see http://home.xnet.com/~acpinc/dows.html. For more on the DOWS, the lakes' only five-mast schooner see http://home.xnet.com/~acpinc/dows.html.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
