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- Berrien Springs Era (Berrien Springs, MI), 22 March 1876
The U. S. Government has begun the erection of a life-saving station at St. Joseph. The captain of the crew at that point will be Capt. Joseph Napier, one of the most experienced navigators on the lakes. The U. S. Government has begun the erection of a life-saving station at St. Joseph. The captain of the crew at that point will be Capt. Joseph Napier, one of …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - No News of Bannockburn
Milwaukee Journal, 2 Dec 1902 No News of Bannockburn Chicago Dec.1-- No tidings whatever have been received up to a late hour this afternoon from the Canadian steamer Bannockburn, missing on Lake Superior. The underwriters waited anxiously for a telegram from the wrecking tug Boynton, sent out from Sault Ste. ... Milwaukee Journal, 2 Dec 1902 No News of Bannockburn Chicago Dec.1-- No tidings whatever have been received up to a late hour this afternoon from the Canadian steamer Bannockburn, missing on Lake Superior. The underwriters …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Steamer Rosedale Wrecked Milwaukee Journal, 6 Dec 1897 Steamer Rosedale Wrecked Kingston, On., Dec. 6.-- Charity Shoal has claimed another victim. The steamer Rosedale went on that dangerous spot Saturday night, and is now exposed to a strong southwest wind and sea. Tugs are unable to help her and it is feared that the steamer and ... Milwaukee Journal, 6 Dec 1897 Steamer Rosedale Wrecked Kingston, On., Dec. 6.-- Charity Shoal has claimed another victim. The steamer Rosedale went on that dangerous spot Saturday night, and is now exposed to a strong …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Taken From Sinking Ship Milwaukee Journal, 27 Jan 1898 Taken From Sinking Ship Passengers And Crew Saved From Wreck Of City Of Duluth Rescued By Breeches Buoy Three Women, One Of Whom Will Die Of Exposure, Among The Number-Vessel Breaks In Two. St. Joseph, Mich. Jan 27.- The passengers and crew of the steamer City of ... Milwaukee Journal, 27 Jan 1898 Taken From Sinking Ship Passengers And Crew Saved From Wreck Of City Of Duluth Rescued By Breeches Buoy Three Women, One Of Whom Will Die Of Exposure, Among The Number-Vessel …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Goodrich Steamer Is At Bottom Of The Lake Milwaukee Journal, 4 Feb 1915 Goodrich Steamer Is At Bottom Of The Lake Iowa Is Lost Near Chicago; Crew Rescued Boat Caught In Ice Off The Harbor Entrance And Is Wrecked Captain And Crew Were Milwaukeeans There Was But One Passenger--All Walked Over Ice To Breakwater. Boat Was Insured- Had Ill Luck ... Milwaukee Journal, 4 Feb 1915 Goodrich Steamer Is At Bottom Of The Lake Iowa Is Lost Near Chicago; Crew Rescued Boat Caught In Ice Off The Harbor Entrance And Is Wrecked Captain And Crew Were …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Ship in Danger Milwaukee Journal, 24 Sep 1902 Ship in Danger Steamer Sheboygan pounding to pieces at Algoma Goodrich boat worth $50,000 Can not be Approached on account of the high seas--vessel is a Side wheeler and was built in 1869 The tug Arctic of the Goodrich Transportation company made an effort to reach ... Milwaukee Journal, 24 Sep 1902 Ship in Danger Steamer Sheboygan pounding to pieces at Algoma Goodrich boat worth $50,000 Can not be Approached on account of the high seas--vessel is a Side wheeler and was …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Boat off Rocks Milwaukee Journal, 25 Sep 1902 Boat off rocks Steamer Sheboygan Is Released By Tug Arctic Does Not Seem To Be Badly Damaged--Arrives At Algoma Under Her Own Steam--Cargo Thrown Overboard Algoma, Wis. Sept 25. The steamer Sheboygan, owned by the Goodrich Transportation company, which ran into a reef ... Milwaukee Journal, 25 Sep 1902 Boat off rocks Steamer Sheboygan Is Released By Tug Arctic Does Not Seem To Be Badly Damaged--Arrives At Algoma Under Her Own Steam--Cargo Thrown Overboard Algoma, Wis. Sept 25. The …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Lost Canadian boat is on rock Milwaukee Journal, 13 Dec 1927 Lost Canadian boat is on rock, belief Sill another lake steamer, the Kamloops, was reported Tuesday as probably wrecked on the rocky cliffs of Isle Royal, Lake Superior. Not a word has been heard from the ship or its crew since Dec. 4, when the Kamloops passed through Sault Ste. … Milwaukee Journal, 13 Dec 1927 Lost Canadian boat is on rock, belief Sill another lake steamer, the Kamloops, was reported Tuesday as probably wrecked on the rocky cliffs of Isle Royal, Lake Superior. Not a …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Steamer America Run Down Milwaukee Journal, 18 Oct 1895 Steamer America Run Down Probably not badly damaged but she sank quickly-several plates are cracked Sault Ste. Marie. Mich-- Oct.18 Early this morning the steamer Gilbert collided with and sunk the America in Hay lake Channel. The Gilbert was uninjured. It is said ... Milwaukee Journal, 18 Oct 1895 Steamer America Run Down Probably not badly damaged but she sank quickly-several plates are cracked Sault Ste. Marie. Mich-- Oct.18 Early this morning the steamer Gilbert collided with and sunk …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Fear for a Steamer Milwaukee Journal, 22 Jan 1895 Fear For A Steamer The Chicora Which Left Milwaukee Yesterday Morning, Not Heard From St. Joseph, Mich., Jan 22,-- Nothing has yet been heard of the overdue steamer Chicora, which left Milwaukee yesterday morning. It is thought the gale struck her while in mid-lake. Her ... Milwaukee Journal, 22 Jan 1895 Fear For A Steamer The Chicora Which Left Milwaukee Yesterday Morning, Not Heard From St. Joseph, Mich., Jan 22,-- Nothing has yet been heard of the overdue steamer Chicora, which …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- The Chicora has sunk Milwaukee Journal, 24 Jan 1895 The Chicora has sunk _______ Portions of the fine steamer found near South Haven _______ Twenty-six lives are lost _______ Awful fate of Capt. Stines, and his brave crew--no Milwaukee passengers or freight on board-the loss is total. Benton ... Milwaukee Journal, 24 Jan 1895 The Chicora has sunk _______ Portions of the fine steamer found near South Haven _______ Twenty-six lives are lost _______ Awful fate of Capt. Stines, and his brave crew--no Milwaukee …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Christmas ship goes to bottom Milwaukee Journal, 4 Dec 1912 Christmas ship goes to bottom Lifesavers give up schooner Rouse Simmons as lost in lake Seen in gale flying signals of distress, sixteen men and a woman on board Chicago Dec. 4-- The Rouse Simmons , a three masted schooner, with Capt. Christian Nelson and his wife, as ... Milwaukee Journal, 4 Dec 1912 Christmas ship goes to bottom Lifesavers give up schooner Rouse Simmons as lost in lake Seen in gale flying signals of distress, sixteen men and a woman on board Chicago …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Lake Steamer Sinks Enroute to Winter Port Milwaukee Journal, 3 Dec 1924 Lake Steamer Sinks Enroute to Winter Port Crew of the Lakeland is rescued as vessel springs leak off Sturgeon Bay The steamer Lakeland bound from Kenosha to Detroit without cargo to lay up for the winter sank shortly before noon Wednesday six miles off Sturgeon Bay. ... Milwaukee Journal, 3 Dec 1924 Lake Steamer Sinks Enroute to Winter Port Crew of the Lakeland is rescued as vessel springs leak off Sturgeon Bay The steamer Lakeland bound from Kenosha to Detroit without cargo …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Burning Steamer Beached Milwaukee Journal, 6 Dec 1897 Burning Steamer Beached The Morley has a race with fire and wins Chicago, Dec. 6. -- After a race with fire the propeller, George W. Morley, was run aground of the foot of Davis Street, Evanston, early last night. The crew of fourteen escaped to the shore in their boat … Milwaukee Journal, 6 Dec 1897 Burning Steamer Beached The Morley has a race with fire and wins Chicago, Dec. 6. -- After a race with fire the propeller, George W. Morley, was run aground of …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Berrien Springs Era (Berrien Springs, MI), 1 June 1887 (Wednesday) THE PURITAN. The new Graham & Morton steamer was successfully launched last Wednesday, in the presence of about 5000 people. The dimensions of the boat briefly stated are as follows: Length of keel, 165 feet; over all, 175 feet; depth of hold, 13 feet; breadth of beam ... THE PURITAN. The new Graham & Morton steamer was successfully launched last Wednesday, in the presence of about 5000 people. The dimensions of the boat briefly stated are as follows: …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Milwaukee Journal, 25 Sep 1902 Francis H. Clergue, builder of the Soo power canal and the man who made a thriving city of Sault Ste. Marie, will, during the winter, visit Washington as President Roosevelt's guest. The President entertained Mr. Clergue at dinner during his recent visit at Detroit and spend over half an hour … Francis H. Clergue, builder of the Soo power canal and the man who made a thriving city of Sault Ste. Marie, will, during the winter, visit Washington as President Roosevelt's …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Marine News Milwaukee Journal, 26 Sep 1902 Marine News. Schooner Bar Founders Chicago Sept 26, An underwriters' dispatch states that the schooner H.B. Barr foundered on Lake Erie, off Port Stanley, in the recent storm. The crew reached Buffalo early today. The Barr was under charter to the Clergue syndicate and was ... Milwaukee Journal, 26 Sep 1902 Marine News. Schooner Bar Founders Chicago Sept 26, An underwriters' dispatch states that the schooner H.B. Barr foundered on Lake Erie, off Port Stanley, in the recent storm. The crew …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Wreck sighted by Rome Milwaukee Journal, 26 Sep 1902 Wreck sighted by Rome Detroit. Mich. Sept. 26--Capt. Dennis of the steamer Rome reported having sighted the wreck of the schooner H.A. Barr, which sank twenty-five miles east of Rondeau, directly on the course of vessels between the dummy light and Buffalo. The foremast and ... Milwaukee Journal, 26 Sep 1902 Wreck sighted by Rome Detroit. Mich. Sept. 26--Capt. Dennis of the steamer Rome reported having sighted the wreck of the schooner H.A. Barr, which sank twenty-five miles east of Rondeau, …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- 67 Lost on Lakes Milwaukee Journal, 2 Dec 1902 67 LOST ON LAKES MANY SEAMEN PERISH IN GALES WHICH HAVE RAGED FOR A WEEK 29 LOST IN TWO DAYS Crew Of All The Crafts Are Still Missing Steamer Charles Hebard, Schooner Aloha And Barge Celtic Last Victims-- All Hope Of Finding The Bannockburn Is Given Up-- The Wreck ... Milwaukee Journal, 2 Dec 1902 67 LOST ON LAKES MANY SEAMEN PERISH IN GALES WHICH HAVE RAGED FOR A WEEK 29 LOST IN TWO DAYS Crew Of All The Crafts Are Still Missing Steamer Charles …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Marine News Milwaukee Journal, 26 Sep 1902 The Marine News Chicago, Sept. 26 Dense fog prevails today on Lake Huron, extending past Sault Ste Marie and Mackinaw City. While the storm of Wednesday has completely passed over, navigation is being seriously delayed by the fog which succeeded it. Underwriters are fearful of ... Milwaukee Journal, 26 Sep 1902 The Marine News Chicago, Sept. 26 Dense fog prevails today on Lake Huron, extending past Sault Ste Marie and Mackinaw City. While the storm of Wednesday has completely passed over, …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
