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- 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), 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 Jul, 1877SOMETHING CAPTAINS SHOULD KNOW. - Many vessel captains do not seem to be aware of the requirements in law concerning wreck reports, and therefore the following synopsis of the act providing for the establishment of life saving stations, approved June 20, 1874, is ...SOMETHING CAPTAINS SHOULD KNOW. - Many vessel captains do not seem to be aware of the requirements in law concerning wreck reports, and therefore the following synopsis of the act …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), 14 Nov, 1877The propeller ONTONAGON (US#18963) was, however, rebuilt at Clark's Drydock, adjacent to the boneyard, the following spring. She returned to service as a steambarge and was lost to fire in 1883.The propeller ONTONAGON (US#18963) was, however, rebuilt at Clark's Drydock, adjacent to the boneyard, the following spring. She returned to service as a steambarge and was lost to fire in …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), Mon., 12 Nov, 1877This article is alittle overblown. WINSLOW skirted the law by towing in a Canadian lighter, which successfully accomplished the actual salvage work.This article is alittle overblown. WINSLOW skirted the law by towing in a Canadian lighter, which successfully accomplished the actual salvage work.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), 14 Nov, 1877PEACE ASSURED. - The expedition from this city to rescue the schooner Almeda, ashore near New Glasgow, on the Canada side of Lake Erie, is likely to end quietly after all. The owner of the Winslow disclaims any intention to violate the laws of Canada or offend the authorities in …PEACE ASSURED. - The expedition from this city to rescue the schooner Almeda, ashore near New Glasgow, on the Canada side of Lake Erie, is likely to end quietly after …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), 14 Nov, 1877A CANADIAN GUNBOAT TO BE FITTED OUT IMMEDIATELY. - From trustworthy sources it was learned yesterday by the POST AND TRIBUNE that a British naval officer is on the way from Ottawa to Windsor, where he will arrive soon, commissioned to charter a steamboat and fit her out as a …A CANADIAN GUNBOAT TO BE FITTED OUT IMMEDIATELY. - From trustworthy sources it was learned yesterday by the POST AND TRIBUNE that a British naval officer is on the way …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), Nov. 14, 1877Spelling of the vessel's name was officially ALMEDA [US#313].Spelling of the vessel's name was officially ALMEDA [US#313].Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), 8 Nov, 1877Plans for canals across Michigan were many. One of the most notable was the Saginaw-Bad-Maple-Grand River canal of the 1850's. Before a financial panic dried up the funds, several miles of the canal were begun, and parts of it remain today. The straight-line distance covered by the Saugatuck-Monroe venture described …Plans for canals across Michigan were many. One of the most notable was the Saginaw-Bad-Maple-Grand River canal of the 1850's. Before a financial panic dried up the funds, several miles …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), 26 Oct, 1877While not originating from an official source, this list, with its tonnages in 95ths, appears to be taken from official records. It is the earliest list of American upper lakes ships that I have seen. The steamboat referred to was the WALK-IN-THE-WATER, which ran Buffalo-Detroit 1818-1821.While not originating from an official source, this list, with its tonnages in 95ths, appears to be taken from official records. It is the earliest list of American upper lakes …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), 14 Jul, 1877THE STEAMER MIDLAND. - This steamer, formerly the Eighth Ohio, is still lying at her dock, just below Windsor. It may be remembered by some, but not known to others, that in the spring she was purchased or contracted for by parties in the interests of the Midland, a Canadian …THE STEAMER MIDLAND. - This steamer, formerly the Eighth Ohio, is still lying at her dock, just below Windsor. It may be remembered by some, but not known to others, …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), Nov 15, 1877PIRACY ON THE ST. CLAIR RIVER. To the Editor of the Post and Tribune Marine City, November 13, 1877 The gang of pirates that have been committing depredations the whole length of the Detroit and St. Clair Rivers have got a check put on their operations ...PIRACY ON THE ST. CLAIR RIVER. To the Editor of the Post and Tribune Marine City, November 13, 1877 The gang of pirates that have been committing depredations the whole …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), Nov. 7, 1877*nous verrons = we shall see The JOSEPHINE (US#75192) was a small (70 t.) steam barge built at Gibraltar, Mich, in 1870. "John Bull" got the last laugh. She was sold in 1877 to M. J. Higgins of Chatham, Ont. (C#71108) for use on the Thames R., and was renamed …*nous verrons = we shall see The JOSEPHINE (US#75192) was a small (70 t.) steam barge built at Gibraltar, Mich, in 1870. "John Bull" got the last laugh. She was …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), October 22, 1877AT PORT AUSTIN. - The Canadian schooner Abeona is reported lying where she struck near Port Austin, on the 10th, and likely to be a total loss. She had on board 30 M feet of lumber and 103 M shingles, and was insured for $1,000.AT PORT AUSTIN. - The Canadian schooner Abeona is reported lying where she struck near Port Austin, on the 10th, and likely to be a total loss. She had on …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), Mon., Oct. 22, 1877GENERAL The Kate Kelly is insured for $10,000. On Saturday a fresh nor'easter was reported to be in possession of Lake Huron. There is a little too much complaint about Point Pelee light not doing its full duty. The total amount of iron ore shipped from the ...GENERAL The Kate Kelly is insured for $10,000. On Saturday a fresh nor'easter was reported to be in possession of Lake Huron. There is a little too much complaint about …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), Mon., Oct. 22, 1877THE BLOW ON LAKE MICHIGAN The Chicago papers of Saturday summarize the results of Friday's storm as follows: Steamers that did not leave were the Chicago, Alpena, Menominee, Riverside, Scotia, Empire State, etc. Quite a large fleet of in-bound vessels arrived, those from ...THE BLOW ON LAKE MICHIGAN The Chicago papers of Saturday summarize the results of Friday's storm as follows: Steamers that did not leave were the Chicago, Alpena, Menominee, Riverside, Scotia, …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), Mon., Oct. 22, 1877A GENEROUS ACT. - Last week the young son of R. H. Armstrong, engineer of the tug Wm. Livingstone, Jr., was taken with serious illness. The owner of the tug, Wm. Livingstone, Jr., of this city, felt anxious that the father should see his boy while sick, especially as he …A GENEROUS ACT. - Last week the young son of R. H. Armstrong, engineer of the tug Wm. Livingstone, Jr., was taken with serious illness. The owner of the tug, …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), Mon., Oct. 22, 1877MORE SEIZURES. - On Saturday Deputy United States Marshal C. P. Taylor had three prizes fall into his hands. The effects of the schooner C. K. Dixon, which went ashore at Middle Island, were seized at the instance of the schooner E. M. Carrington, on salvage account, the E. M. …MORE SEIZURES. - On Saturday Deputy United States Marshal C. P. Taylor had three prizes fall into his hands. The effects of the schooner C. K. Dixon, which went ashore …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), Mon., Oct. 22, 1877ANOTHER PROPELLER ASHORE. - Telegraphic dispatches on Saturday morning announced a propeller, supposedly of the Western Transportation Line, ashore at Point au Pellee [sic]. The agent of that line in this city is positive that the propeller is not his, he knowing the whereabouts of them ...ANOTHER PROPELLER ASHORE. - Telegraphic dispatches on Saturday morning announced a propeller, supposedly of the Western Transportation Line, ashore at Point au Pellee [sic]. The agent of that line in …Maritime History of the Great Lakes