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- Oswego Advertiser & Times (Oswego, NY), Wed., April 16, 1867
This later became the Goble shipyard drydock This later became the Goble shipyard drydockMaritime History of the Great Lakes - Oswego Advertiser & Times (Oswego, NY), March 19, 1866 Vessel Pumps We this morning witnessed the working of one of Hammon & Co., vessel pumps two of which have been constructed for Smyth and De Wolf vessel. A large number of captains were present to see the trial and they expressed perfect satisfaction with the operation of the ... Vessel Pumps We this morning witnessed the working of one of Hammon & Co., vessel pumps two of which have been constructed for Smyth and De Wolf vessel. A large …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Advertiser & Times (Oswego, NY), Sat., Nov. 1, 1856 Marine News ________ The Loss of the Schr. J.P. Hale - This vessel which went ashore yesterday on Ford's Shoals, about four miles up the lake and nearly one mile from shore, will probably be a total wreck. She has bilged, and it is said that wheat is running out … Marine News ________ The Loss of the Schr. J.P. Hale - This vessel which went ashore yesterday on Ford's Shoals, about four miles up the lake and nearly one mile …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Advertiser & Times (Oswego, NY), Fri., Oct. 5, 1866 An Old Relic. - One of the dredges at work in the harbor, recently brought up an immense iron cylinder which is said to have belonged to the steamer United States which used to run on Lake ... An Old Relic. - One of the dredges at work in the harbor, recently brought up an immense iron cylinder which is said to have belonged to the steamer United …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Advertiser & Times (Oswego, NY), Mon., Dec. 2, 1867 The damaged grain from the Cathagenian has been sold for $50. The beach below the point where the vessel lies, was covered with it yesterday, and hundreds of men, women and children were greedily gathering it up. The Carthagenian is pretty much all gone to pieces. Her mainmast has gone … The damaged grain from the Cathagenian has been sold for $50. The beach below the point where the vessel lies, was covered with it yesterday, and hundreds of men, women …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Advertiser & Times (Oswego, NY), Wed., Dec. 5, 1866 The Bodies Of The Sailors Brought To Oswego By The E.B. Gannett. - We learn that a telegram has been received here from Mr. Hugh Coyne, of Detroit, saying that he would leave that place, Monday, to take charge of the bodies of the three sailors brought to this port, … The Bodies Of The Sailors Brought To Oswego By The E.B. Gannett. - We learn that a telegram has been received here from Mr. Hugh Coyne, of Detroit, saying that …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Advertiser & Times (Oswego, NY), Dec. 21, 1866 The Schooner Ballard. - Our readers will recollect the circumstances connected with the loss of that unfortunate vessel, the M. Ballard, which was wrecked off the Galloo Islands some weeks ago, going down under with her captain and crew of ten men. The Detroit Post says, ... The Schooner Ballard. - Our readers will recollect the circumstances connected with the loss of that unfortunate vessel, the M. Ballard, which was wrecked off the Galloo Islands some weeks …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Advertiser & Times (Oswego, NY), Tues., Dec. 3, 1867 A Perilous Night On The Lake. - We learn that the schooner, S.J. Holly, Captain Oscar Haynes, which came in during the gale, Saturday afternoon, experienced a perilous time on the lake. She left the canal Friday night, and off Devil's Nose, about 25 miles from Charlotte, the wind ... A Perilous Night On The Lake. - We learn that the schooner, S.J. Holly, Captain Oscar Haynes, which came in during the gale, Saturday afternoon, experienced a perilous time on …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Advertiser & Times (Oswego, NY), Tues., Dec. 17, 1867 Loss Of The Lydia Ann. - The schooner Lydia Ann, Rogers, master and owner, left this port a week ago Monday morning with a cargo of 136 tons of coal for Mr. C.A. Payne, of Ogdensburgh. On Thursday, Mr. Payne received a dispatch, stating that the vessel had gone ashore … Loss Of The Lydia Ann. - The schooner Lydia Ann, Rogers, master and owner, left this port a week ago Monday morning with a cargo of 136 tons of coal …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Advertiser & Times (Oswego, NY), Friday, April 5, 1867 Perilous Voyage of the Schooner Lydia Ann - Loss of Life - One person Afloat on the Lake in a Yawl. -The Schooner Lydia Ann, Capt. A. M. Rogers, which arrived here last night, met with a disaster, which resulted in the loss of life. The Lydia Ann is the … Perilous Voyage of the Schooner Lydia Ann - Loss of Life - One person Afloat on the Lake in a Yawl. -The Schooner Lydia Ann, Capt. A. M. Rogers, which …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Advertiser & Times (Oswego, NY), May 18, 1867 A Steam Towing Line on the Oswego Canal. - The flood on the line of the Oswego Canal still continues, the water being over the tow path in many places to a depth of four feet. We learn that the tugs George Dodge, Capt. Baltis, and Fulton, Capt. Wing, have … A Steam Towing Line on the Oswego Canal. - The flood on the line of the Oswego Canal still continues, the water being over the tow path in many places …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Advertiser & Times (Oswego, NY), May 21, 1867 The excavation at Carrington's Dry Dock, foot of West First street, is going on rapidly. About 75 men are employed, and over 1,500 yards of stone now lie on the ground, having been already hauled out. Most of these are suitable for building purposes, and are being sold in quantities … The excavation at Carrington's Dry Dock, foot of West First street, is going on rapidly. About 75 men are employed, and over 1,500 yards of stone now lie on the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Advertiser & Times (Oswego, NY), Monday, May 27, 1867 The Burning of the Wisconsin We have just returned from a visit to the wreck of the Wisconsin. As we passed over the waters where that unfortunate vessel, in the dark and gloomy night, was discovered to be on fire, and where twenty or more human beings rushed madly to … The Burning of the Wisconsin We have just returned from a visit to the wreck of the Wisconsin. As we passed over the waters where that unfortunate vessel, in the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Advertiser & Times (Oswego, NY), May 30, 1867 We observe that the carpenters and caulkers have put up a sign on a canal boat which is tied up in the river channel just above the iron bridge. We observe that the carpenters and caulkers have put up a sign on a canal boat which is tied up in the river channel just above the iron bridge.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Advertiser & Times (Oswego, NY), Feb. 5, 1868 Cruelty to Seamen - Conviction of a Lake Captain. - The decision of the following case may be of some interest to lake men in Oswego. The Buffalo Courier says: The trial of Captain David Gibson, of the schooner George Worthington, for cruelty to seamen, which has been in ... Cruelty to Seamen - Conviction of a Lake Captain. - The decision of the following case may be of some interest to lake men in Oswego. The Buffalo Courier says: …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Advertiser & Times (Oswego, NY), Aug. 14, 1868 Shipbuilding Extraordinary. - A fine new bark of 500 tons burthen was launched at Chamber's Island, on the 30th ult. She was built by the owner, David Clow. She is 155 feet long, 31 feet wide, and 11 feet hold. In alluding to this launch, it may be proper to … Shipbuilding Extraordinary. - A fine new bark of 500 tons burthen was launched at Chamber's Island, on the 30th ult. She was built by the owner, David Clow. She is …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Advertiser & Times (Oswego, NY), Sat., Aug. 20, 1870 Marine Disaster. - The schooner Norwegian, owned by Morgan Wheeler Esq., of this city, and the tug Maria Melvin, owned by J.D. Murphy, Esq., went ashore at an early hour this morning, a few hundred yards below the east pier, opposite Fort Ontario. The Norwegian, Capt. Chas. Brown, was ... Marine Disaster. - The schooner Norwegian, owned by Morgan Wheeler Esq., of this city, and the tug Maria Melvin, owned by J.D. Murphy, Esq., went ashore at an early hour …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Advertiser & Times (Oswego, NY), Aug. 23, 1870 Wrecking - The insurance companies have engaged powerful pumping apparatus from Kingston and Buffalo, to put on board the schooner Norwegian and tug Melvin, and the probabilities are, should the weather prove moderate, that both crafts will be got off and brought into port. ... Wrecking - The insurance companies have engaged powerful pumping apparatus from Kingston and Buffalo, to put on board the schooner Norwegian and tug Melvin, and the probabilities are, should the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Advertiser & Times (Oswego, NY), Aug. 24, 1870 The tug Highlander from Kingston, is at work today endeavoring to pull off the schooner Norwegian, which went ashore opposite Fort Ontario on Saturday last. The tug Maria Melvin, which went ashore under Fort Ontario, was hauled off this forenoon by the Canadian steamer Wellington, and ... The tug Highlander from Kingston, is at work today endeavoring to pull off the schooner Norwegian, which went ashore opposite Fort Ontario on Saturday last. The tug Maria Melvin, which …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Advertiser & Times (Oswego, NY), Aug. 24, 1870 Loss of the Schooner E.B. Gannett. - The schooner E.B. Gannett, Capt. Warner, which left here Saturday night for Ogdensburg with 40 tons of waterlime, sprang a leak when some twelve miles down the lake and sank in deep water. The crew got aboard of the yawl and came ashore … Loss of the Schooner E.B. Gannett. - The schooner E.B. Gannett, Capt. Warner, which left here Saturday night for Ogdensburg with 40 tons of waterlime, sprang a leak when some …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
