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- Berrien Springs Era (Berrien Springs, MI), 22 March 1876The 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
- 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
- Oswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), Wed. , Sept. 25, 1839During the gale which occurred on the 14th and 15th inst. , the schooner New York , of this port, owned by Messrs. Bronson and Crocker, was lost, and all on board probably perished. She was commanded by Captain George Carlisle, who is said to have been an excellent seaman …During the gale which occurred on the 14th and 15th inst. , the schooner New York , of this port, owned by Messrs. Bronson and Crocker, was lost, and all …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Daily British Whig (Kingston, ON), Nov. 20, 1922Sunken Craft Still Visible _______ Hull of Large Boat Can Be Seen in St. Lawrence Below Rock Island _______ The Observer in "On the St. Lawrence," Clayton, has the following: There is a mystery of the deep, that is located near the black ...Sunken Craft Still Visible _______ Hull of Large Boat Can Be Seen in St. Lawrence Below Rock Island _______ The Observer in "On the St. Lawrence," Clayton, has the following: …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), July 18, 1857The New Tug " Oswego ." - The new steam tug Oswego, built in Philadelphia , and owned and commanded by Capt. J. Kimball , arrived in our ...The New Tug " Oswego ." - The new steam tug Oswego, built in Philadelphia , and owned and commanded by Capt. J. Kimball , arrived in our ...Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Rochester Daily Democrat (Rochester, NY), Tues., Oct. 22, 1844The following Card of Thanks is deserved. The management of the boat, during the storm, was admirable. The escape was truly providential: Rochester , Oct. 19, 1844 . We, the undersigned, being ...The following Card of Thanks is deserved. The management of the boat, during the storm, was admirable. The escape was truly providential: Rochester , Oct. 19, 1844 . We, the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), Sept. 19, 1832A Perilous Situation. - A correspondent of the Rochester Observer , relates the following account of a wonderful escape from almost certain destruction. Mr. Editor: - I had just arrived at theA Perilous Situation. - A correspondent of the Rochester Observer , relates the following account of a wonderful escape from almost certain destruction. Mr. Editor: - I had just arrived …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Rochester Union & Advertiser (Rochester, NY), Aug. 9, 1876
A sketch of this yacht appears in the History of Wayne CountyA sketch of this yacht appears in the History of Wayne CountyMaritime History of the Great Lakes- Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), Tuesday, April 16, 1863
A Pleasant Supper. - The employees of Goble's ship-yard, with a number of invited guests, last evening sat down to a most capital supper served up in Doolittle Hall, by Ashley of the Oswego Hotel. The ...A Pleasant Supper. - The employees of Goble's ship-yard, with a number of invited guests, last evening sat down to a most capital supper served up in Doolittle Hall, by …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Oswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), Dec. 11, 1886
Salad For Saturday _____ "I delight in telling what I think - and I shall go on just as before, seeing whatever I can, and telling what I see." -Emerson _____ "Thou little knowest What he can ...Salad For Saturday _____ "I delight in telling what I think - and I shall go on just as before, seeing whatever I can, and telling what I see." -Emerson …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Oswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), Sat., Oct. 30, 1880
Colliding On Lake Ontario _______ The Schooner Sweepstakes Strikes the Schooner Gazelle Twenty Miles off Oswego - Both Much Damaged - The Crew of the Gazelle Ask to be Taken Off, But Probably are Safe. ______ The schr. Sweepstakes, Capt. Thomas, from Kingston ...Colliding On Lake Ontario _______ The Schooner Sweepstakes Strikes the Schooner Gazelle Twenty Miles off Oswego - Both Much Damaged - The Crew of the Gazelle Ask to be Taken …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Oswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), Nov. 27, 1886
In 1886-1887, Clark Morrison, the editor of the Oswego Palladium, wrote an interesting series of articles on maritime life. The ones that are readable will be reproduced. Unfortunately, when the newspapers were bound, some of them cut off the bottom line or two of the papers.In 1886-1887, Clark Morrison, the editor of the Oswego Palladium, wrote an interesting series of articles on maritime life. The ones that are readable will be reproduced. Unfortunately, when the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Oswego Daily Advertiser & Times (Oswego, NY), Friday, Nov. 28, 1869
Articles From The Schooner "Volunteer." - The schooner Volunteer, which went ashore near Port Ontario several days ago, was got off yesterday and towed by the tug Crusader to Goble & Macfarlane's dry dock, where she will be repaired. The following enumerated articles were found ...Articles From The Schooner "Volunteer." - The schooner Volunteer, which went ashore near Port Ontario several days ago, was got off yesterday and towed by the tug Crusader to Goble …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Oswego Daily Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), June 5, 1850
Life in a Canal Boat People who have commodious houses and the comforts of life, are often distressed, perchance, because their rooms are small and their houses contracted. They should see how some tidy house-wives live in canal boats, and how they manage to get along, "keep ...Life in a Canal Boat People who have commodious houses and the comforts of life, are often distressed, perchance, because their rooms are small and their houses contracted. They should …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), July 23, 1867
NEW VESSEL - The new schooner White Oak, Captain Coot, arrived here this morning from Oswego, with a cargo of salt, being her first trip. She was visited during the afternoon by a large number of master builders, ship captains, and others interested in vessels, and was prononced by ...NEW VESSEL - The new schooner White Oak, Captain Coot, arrived here this morning from Oswego, with a cargo of salt, being her first trip. She was visited during the …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 Daily Journal (Oswego, NY), Mon., April 13, 1852
Launch. - The launch at the ship-yard of Miller & Co. on Saturday evening last was witnessed by a large number of citizens, and was a highly creditable affair to all concerned. The vessel glided into her future element with all the east and grace of a belle entering a …Launch. - The launch at the ship-yard of Miller & Co. on Saturday evening last was witnessed by a large number of citizens, and was a highly creditable affair to …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 Times & Journal (Oswego, NY), Friday, July 20, 1855
MARINE DISASTER. - Five Men Lost. - The steamer America, Capt. Masson, due here this morning, did not arrive till one o'clock this afternoon, in consequence of a collision which happened between two and three o'clock this morning, off Genesee. Mr. Barry, the Clerk of the America, ...MARINE DISASTER. - Five Men Lost. - The steamer America, Capt. Masson, due here this morning, did not arrive till one o'clock this afternoon, in consequence of a collision which …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Rochester Union & Advertiser (Rochester, NY), Aug. 9, 1876