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- Hope to Save Wrecked Tomlinson FreighterDuluth News Tribune (Duluth, MN), 14 Nov 1913, p. 2 HOPE TO SAVE WRECKED TOMLINSON FREIGHTER. Reports from the Soo last night said that work on the steamer Fred G. Hartwell of the Tomlinson line, Duluth, was proceeding as fast as the weather permitted. Ore is being thrown overboard, and the lighters expect to float it ...Duluth News Tribune (Duluth, MN), 14 Nov 1913, p. 2 HOPE TO SAVE WRECKED TOMLINSON FREIGHTER. Reports from the Soo last night said that work on the steamer Fred G. Hartwell of the Tomlinson line, Duluth, was proceeding as fast …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Schoonmaker ReleasedDuluth News Tribune (Duluth, MN), 18 Nov 1913, p. 7 SCHOONMAKE RELEASED SAULT STE. MARIE, Ont., Nov. 17.-- The wireless station here reports that the big freighter Schoonmaker, which ran ashore off Mission river, has been released by tugs. She was only slightly damaged.Duluth News Tribune (Duluth, MN), 18 Nov 1913, p. 7 SCHOONMAKE RELEASED SAULT STE. MARIE, Ont., Nov. 17.-- The wireless station here reports that the big freighter Schoonmaker, which ran ashore off Mission river, has been released by tugs. She …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Reaches Port 34 hrs. OverdueDuluth News Tribune (Duluth, MN), 11 Nov 1913, p. 4 Reaches Port 34 hrs. Overdue _______ Steamer Verona Weathers Fiercest Gale in its History Without Damage. _______ Practically Drifted in Storm for a Full Day _______ Captain Trimm Praises Members of Crew for Their Work Under ...Duluth News Tribune (Duluth, MN), 11 Nov 1913, p. 4 Reaches Port 34 hrs. Overdue _______ Steamer Verona Weathers Fiercest Gale in its History Without Damage. _______ Practically Drifted in Storm for a Full Day _______ Captain Trimm Praises Members …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Terrific Gales on the Inland Seas Drive Ships to DisasterDuluth News Tribune (Duluth, MN), 11 Nov 1913, 1-2 Terrific Gales on the Inland Seas Drive Ships to Disaster _______ Big Freighter, Abandoned, is Found Drifting _______ Overturned Steel Steamer Is Discovered Floating in Lake Huron, About Eight Miles Northeast of Port Huron -- Wreckers See No Distinguishing ...Duluth News Tribune (Duluth, MN), 11 Nov 1913, 1-2 Terrific Gales on the Inland Seas Drive Ships to Disaster _______ Big Freighter, Abandoned, is Found Drifting _______ Overturned Steel Steamer Is Discovered Floating in Lake Huron, About Eight Miles …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Lower Lakes Swept by Snow and WindDuluth News Tribune (Duluth, MN), 10 Nov 1913, p. 5 Lower Lakes Swept by Snow and Wind _______ Most Severe Gale of Season prevails in Detroit District. Boats Safe. _______ DETROIT, Mich., Nov. 9 -- The most severe snow and wind storm of the season prevailed over this section of the great lakes today and ships of ...Duluth News Tribune (Duluth, MN), 10 Nov 1913, p. 5 Lower Lakes Swept by Snow and Wind _______ Most Severe Gale of Season prevails in Detroit District. Boats Safe. _______ DETROIT, Mich., Nov. 9 -- The most severe snow and …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Steamer Louisiana Goes on Rock, BurnsDuluth News Tribune (Duluth, MN), 9 Nov 1913, p. 8 Steamer Louisiana Goes on Rock, Burns F. M. Osborne Line Boat Is Total Loss Near Port Washington Crew Saved. _______ CLEVELAND, Nov. 8-- The steamer Louisiana, owned by F. M. Osborne of Cleveland, went on the rocks near Port Washington, in Lake Michigan, early ...Duluth News Tribune (Duluth, MN), 9 Nov 1913, p. 8 Steamer Louisiana Goes on Rock, Burns F. M. Osborne Line Boat Is Total Loss Near Port Washington Crew Saved. _______ CLEVELAND, Nov. 8-- The steamer Louisiana, owned by F. M. …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Barge Mistec Blocks ships Channel, Will Be Blown UpDuluth News Tribune (Duluth, MN), 13 Jun 1921, p. 5 Barge Mistec [sic] Blocks Ships Channel, Will Be Blown Up _______ Salt Cargo Not Worth Salvaging; Blast May Float Bodies. _______ SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich., June 12.--Carrying out orders received from Major Edward Marks, in charge of the United States engineer's ...Duluth News Tribune (Duluth, MN), 13 Jun 1921, p. 5 Barge Mistec [sic] Blocks Ships Channel, Will Be Blown Up _______ Salt Cargo Not Worth Salvaging; Blast May Float Bodies. _______ SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich., June 12.--Carrying out orders received …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Duluth News Tribune (Duluth, MN), 4 May, 1959, page 1Twin Ports Linked to Atlantic Ocean 2 Seaway Ships Arrive in Harbor by Jim Myhers Two foreign ocean-going ships entered the Duluth harbor yesterday to establish the Twin Ports' link with the Atlantic ocean. Arrival of the Ramon de Larrinaga, a British ship, and ...Twin Ports Linked to Atlantic Ocean 2 Seaway Ships Arrive in Harbor by Jim Myhers Two foreign ocean-going ships entered the Duluth harbor yesterday to establish the Twin Ports' link …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Duluth News Tribune (Duluth, MN), 4 May, 1959Skipper Lauds Seaway Captain Joseph Meade is an enthusiastic champion of the St. Lawrence seaway. Meade, a resident of North Wales, England, believes the new waterwaly will be "the salvation of mankind." He reasoned that it will provide cheaper transportation for ...Skipper Lauds Seaway Captain Joseph Meade is an enthusiastic champion of the St. Lawrence seaway. Meade, a resident of North Wales, England, believes the new waterwaly will be "the salvation …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Some Personal Experiences of Masters of the Lake Fleet of the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company Storm of November 7, 8, 9 and 10, 1913A collection of letters from freighter captains who survived the Great Storm of 1913 on the Great Lakes.A collection of letters from freighter captains who survived the Great Storm of 1913 on the Great Lakes.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Lightship and Crew of Six Probably LostWatertown Times (Watertown, NY), 11 Nov 1913, p. 1 Lightship and Crew of Six Probably Lost _______ Believed the Boat Foundered During Storm -- Wreckage Floats into Harbor. _______ Buffalo, N.Y., Nov. 11--Lightship No. 82, carrying a crew of six persons, and stationed in Lake Erie off Point Abino, 15 miles west of ...Watertown Times (Watertown, NY), 11 Nov 1913, p. 1 Lightship and Crew of Six Probably Lost _______ Believed the Boat Foundered During Storm -- Wreckage Floats into Harbor. _______ Buffalo, N.Y., Nov. 11--Lightship No. 82, carrying a crew of …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Lights Ashore Not Visible to VesselToronto World, 22 Nov 1913, p. 1 Lights Ashore Not Visible to Vessel _______ Investigation Into Wreck of Turret Chief Shows Boat to Have Been Well Equipped and Seaworthy -- Storm Signals Not Ignored -- Crew's Hardships in Woods. _______ (Special to The Toronto World). KINGSTON, ...Toronto World, 22 Nov 1913, p. 1 Lights Ashore Not Visible to Vessel _______ Investigation Into Wreck of Turret Chief Shows Boat to Have Been Well Equipped and Seaworthy -- Storm Signals Not Ignored -- Crew's Hardships …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Investigation Into the Stranding of the Steamship Turret ChiefCanadian Railway and Marine World (Toronto, ON), Jan 1914, p. 44 Investigation Into the Stranding of the Steamship Turret Chief An investigation into the stranding of the Canadian Lake and Ocean Navigation Co's. s.s. Turret Chief in Lake Superior, near Copper harbor, Keweenaw Point, U.S., on Nov. 8, was held at Kingston, Ont., Nov. 21 by ...Canadian Railway and Marine World (Toronto, ON), Jan 1914, p. 44 Investigation Into the Stranding of the Steamship Turret Chief An investigation into the stranding of the Canadian Lake and Ocean Navigation Co's. s.s. Turret Chief in Lake Superior, near Copper …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- The Shipping Disasters on the Great LakesCanadian Railway and Marine World (Toronto, ON), Dec 1913, p. 595 The Shipping Disasters on the Great Lakes What is, without doubt, the greatest disaster, or series of disasters, which has ever taken place in connection with the navigation of the Great Lakes, occurred chiefly during Nov. 9, when a severe storm swept the lakes from end to end. ...Canadian Railway and Marine World (Toronto, ON), Dec 1913, p. 595 The Shipping Disasters on the Great Lakes What is, without doubt, the greatest disaster, or series of disasters, which has ever taken place in connection with the navigation of the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Wave Washed Deck: Flooded Stoke-holeGlobe (Toronto, ON), 11 Nov 1913, p. 2 Wave Washed Deck: Flooded Stoke-hole _______ Passengers on Lake Boat Have a Rough Experience _______ Passengers on the R & O. boat Mojeska [sic: Modjeska] experienced one of the roughest passages across the lake this season yesterday. The boat left ...Globe (Toronto, ON), 11 Nov 1913, p. 2 Wave Washed Deck: Flooded Stoke-hole _______ Passengers on Lake Boat Have a Rough Experience _______ Passengers on the R & O. boat Mojeska [sic: Modjeska] experienced one of the roughest …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Troubles at Kingston HarborGlobe (Toronto, ON), 11 Nov 1913, p. 4 Troubles at Kingston Harbor Kingston. Nov. 10.-- Kingston received a good taste of the gale, which was the worst at this end of the lake that has been experienced in years. Two scows, laden with hay, came into collision with another vessel lat the C.P.R. wharf and sank. It was …Globe (Toronto, ON), 11 Nov 1913, p. 4 Troubles at Kingston Harbor Kingston. Nov. 10.-- Kingston received a good taste of the gale, which was the worst at this end of the lake that has been experienced in …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Steamer Hawgood High Up on ShoreGlobe (Toronto, ON), 11 Nov 1913, p. 15 Steamer Hawgood High Up on Shore _______ Ran There in High Water During Storm _______ Anxiety for Schr. Sophie _______ Fears Also for Safety of Crew of Steamer Stranded on Gull Rock == Several Vessels Aground, Including Passenger Steamer ...Globe (Toronto, ON), 11 Nov 1913, p. 15 Steamer Hawgood High Up on Shore _______ Ran There in High Water During Storm _______ Anxiety for Schr. Sophie _______ Fears Also for Safety of Crew of Steamer Stranded on …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Steamer Wexford Wrecked and Likely Two More ShipsGlobe (Toronto, ON), 12 Nov 1913, 1, 3 STEAMER WEXFORD WRECKED AND LIKELY TWO MORE SHIPS _______ Awful Toll of Human Life Paid to Fury of the Great Storm _______ BIG FREIGHTERS ARE AGROUND _______ Several Vessels Come to Grief at Various Points Along Great Lakes _______ It ...Globe (Toronto, ON), 12 Nov 1913, 1, 3 STEAMER WEXFORD WRECKED AND LIKELY TWO MORE SHIPS _______ Awful Toll of Human Life Paid to Fury of the Great Storm _______ BIG FREIGHTERS ARE AGROUND _______ Several Vessels Come …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Details of Toronto Vessels WreckedGlobe (Toronto, ON), 12 Nov 1913, 1, 3 DETAILS OF TORONTO VESSELS WRECKED _______ Three of Them Swept on Rocks in the Great Storm _______ OWNERS AND OFFICERS _______ A Brother of Engineer Lougheed of the Wexford Leaves for Goderich -- The Merchants' Mutual Line of This City a Heavy ...Globe (Toronto, ON), 12 Nov 1913, 1, 3 DETAILS OF TORONTO VESSELS WRECKED _______ Three of Them Swept on Rocks in the Great Storm _______ OWNERS AND OFFICERS _______ A Brother of Engineer Lougheed of the Wexford Leaves …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Crew Escapes From the Northern QueenGlobe (Toronto, ON), 12 Nov 1913, 1-2 CREW ESCAPES FROM THE NORTHERN QUEEN _______ Buffalo Vessel Goes Ashore on Kettle Point _______ THE OVERTURNED STEAMER _______ No Positive Identification Has Yet Been Made _______ Story That She is the Regina of Toronto is Told in Port Huron -- ...Globe (Toronto, ON), 12 Nov 1913, 1-2 CREW ESCAPES FROM THE NORTHERN QUEEN _______ Buffalo Vessel Goes Ashore on Kettle Point _______ THE OVERTURNED STEAMER _______ No Positive Identification Has Yet Been Made _______ Story That She …Maritime History of the Great Lakes