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- Buffalo Commercial Advertiser (Buffalo, NY), 8 Nov 1838, p. 2During the high wind last evening, the schr. Lady of the Lake , Capt. Sheppard, of Vermillion, Ohio, went ashore just below the mouth of our harbor, and has since gone to pieces. She had a partial cargo of wheat and flour, of which the flour alone was saved. Capt. …During the high wind last evening, the schr. Lady of the Lake , Capt. Sheppard, of Vermillion, Ohio, went ashore just below the mouth of our harbor, and has since …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Western Herald (Sandwich, ON), Tuesday, January 3, 1838Since our first number was issued we have been in a state of excitement never before equaled in consequence of the threatening attitude assumed by the rebel blood-hounds and their associates, the loafers of Detroit. Ever since the dispersion of McKenzie and his brave, ...Since our first number was issued we have been in a state of excitement never before equaled in consequence of the threatening attitude assumed by the rebel blood-hounds and their …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Western Herald (Sandwich, ON), Tuesday, January 3, 1838Since our first number was issued we have been in a state of excitement never before equaled in consequence of the threatening attitude assumed by the rebel blood-hounds and their associates, the loafers of Detroit. Ever since the dispersion of McKenzie and his brave, ...Since our first number was issued we have been in a state of excitement never before equaled in consequence of the threatening attitude assumed by the rebel blood-hounds and their …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Western Herald (Sandwich, ON), Tuesday, October 9, 1838The Steam Boat CYNTHIA Burnt. -- On Saturday last the Steam Boat CYNTHIA, commanded by Capt. J. H. Hodson, when two miles this side of Amherstburgh, on her way to sandwich, was discovered to be on fire. So rapidly did the flames spread over the upper works, that it was …The Steam Boat CYNTHIA Burnt. -- On Saturday last the Steam Boat CYNTHIA, commanded by Capt. J. H. Hodson, when two miles this side of Amherstburgh, on her way to …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Western Herald (Sandwich, ON), Tuesday, October 16, 1838The hermaphrodite schooner ' BROCK,' lost two of her guns during a little squall on Lake Huron, a short time ago, which, it appears, were not secured against such an emergency, doubtless, owing to the supposition by the salt water gentleman who commands the vessel, ...The hermaphrodite schooner ' BROCK,' lost two of her guns during a little squall on Lake Huron, a short time ago, which, it appears, were not secured against such an …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Western Herald (Sandwich, ON), Tuesday, October 30, 1838Yesterday morning the schr. BROCK brought up from Amherstburgh, and landed at our wharf, the long nine-pounder, which was taken with the schooner ' ANN of Detroit,' two smaller guns, 200 stand of musket and accoutrements, and 20,000 rounds of ball cartridge. The ...Yesterday morning the schr. BROCK brought up from Amherstburgh, and landed at our wharf, the long nine-pounder, which was taken with the schooner ' ANN of Detroit,' two smaller guns, …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- British Whig (Kingston, ON), Sat. , May 19, 1838Steam Boat Racing. - An accident occurred on board the Sir Robert Peel on her passage from this port to that of Oswego on Wednesday last, in consequence of the temerity, or we may say the wickedness of running that vessel against the Great Britain. When the two vessels were …Steam Boat Racing. - An accident occurred on board the Sir Robert Peel on her passage from this port to that of Oswego on Wednesday last, in consequence of the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Kingston Chronicle (Kingston, ON), May 26, 1838We, the undersigned, Officers of the H. M. S. Inconstant, having been on board the Sir Robert Peel on the 16th inst. when she unfortunately caught fire, and having seen in the papers a statement which was both incorrect and unjust, and if which left uncontradicted would tend to injure …We, the undersigned, Officers of the H. M. S. Inconstant, having been on board the Sir Robert Peel on the 16th inst. when she unfortunately caught fire, and having seen …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Kingston Chronicle (Kingston, ON), May 26, 1838For the Chronicle and Gazette, THE GREAT BRITAIN AND SIR R. PEEL. Mr. Editor, On Wednesday the 16th instant, the Sir Robert Peel arrived from Prescott fully prepared for a trial of speed with the Britain; the Peel ...For the Chronicle and Gazette, THE GREAT BRITAIN AND SIR R. PEEL. Mr. Editor, On Wednesday the 16th instant, the Sir Robert Peel arrived from Prescott fully prepared for a …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego County Whig (Oswego, NY), Wed. , May 30, 1838The arrivals and departures published in the Oswego County Whig at the time show that the Great Britain, (Whitney, master); Sir Robert Peel (Armstrong, master) and William IV (Jones, master) made regular stops at Oswego in 1838.The arrivals and departures published in the Oswego County Whig at the time show that the Great Britain, (Whitney, master); Sir Robert Peel (Armstrong, master) and William IV (Jones, master) …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego County Whig (Oswego, NY), May 30, 1838Chart of Lake Ontario. - The following communication is upon a very important subject to that part of the community which navigate our lake, or do business upon its waters. The chart here alluded to, by every one who has examined it, is spoken of in the highest terms, and …Chart of Lake Ontario. - The following communication is upon a very important subject to that part of the community which navigate our lake, or do business upon its waters. …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Democratic Free Press (Detroit, MI), June 27, 1838FROM THE FRONTIER (Correspondence of the Albany Argus ) Watertown, June 13, 1838 Dear Sir -- We have nothing of importance in regard to the affairs of the frontier, save the fact just communicated to me, that this morning , ...FROM THE FRONTIER (Correspondence of the Albany Argus ) Watertown, June 13, 1838 Dear Sir -- We have nothing of importance in regard to the affairs of the frontier, save …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego County Whig (Oswego, NY), Wed., July 25, 1838[From the Watertown Jeffersonian] Shipwreck. - The lives of but few persons furnish incidents as appalling as that given below. The account may be in some of the particulars incorrect, as it was penned in a hurried manner, from the lips of one of the sufferers. ...[From the Watertown Jeffersonian] Shipwreck. - The lives of but few persons furnish incidents as appalling as that given below. The account may be in some of the particulars incorrect, …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego County Whig (Oswego, NY), Wed., June 13, 1838To. Capt. Smith, Steamer Oneida: We the undersigned, Cabin passengers on board the Sir Robert Peel, Steamer, which was destroyed this morning by a band of Pirates (calling themselves Patriots) at Well's Island, within seven miles of French Creek, avail ourselves of the earliest ...To. Capt. Smith, Steamer Oneida: We the undersigned, Cabin passengers on board the Sir Robert Peel, Steamer, which was destroyed this morning by a band of Pirates (calling themselves Patriots) …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego County Whig (Oswego, NY), Wed., Jan. 31,1838MOUTH OF SALMON RIVER - AND PULASKI Extracts from the report of the superintendent relative to the improvement of the harbor at the mouth of Salmon River, accompanying the report of the Secretary of War. "The importance of this point as a harbor to the maritime people of ...MOUTH OF SALMON RIVER - AND PULASKI Extracts from the report of the superintendent relative to the improvement of the harbor at the mouth of Salmon River, accompanying the report …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Catharines Journal (St. Catharines, ON), June 20, 1838New Boat - The George Washington, a new steam boat built at Ashtabula, this season, made her appearance yesterday. We did not have an opportunity to visit her and therefore defer a description till another day. This is the seventh new boat upon Lake Erie this year. One more may …New Boat - The George Washington, a new steam boat built at Ashtabula, this season, made her appearance yesterday. We did not have an opportunity to visit her and therefore …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Catharines Journal (St. Catharines, ON), June 20, 1838Steam Boat Burned - The new steam boat Washington, of Ashtabula, bound from Detroit to Buffalo, took fire about 3 o'clock on the morning of the 16th inst., when about 3 miles above Silver Creek, and was burned to the water's edge. The boat was but three miles out, but …Steam Boat Burned - The new steam boat Washington, of Ashtabula, bound from Detroit to Buffalo, took fire about 3 o'clock on the morning of the 16th inst., when about …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Catharines Journal (St. Catharines, ON), June 21, 1838Rise Of Water On Lake Erie - The Cleveland Herald mentions the fact that the waters of Lake Erie, at that point, are at least three and a half feet highter than they were three years ago, and eighteen inches above the level of last year. A similar rise has …Rise Of Water On Lake Erie - The Cleveland Herald mentions the fact that the waters of Lake Erie, at that point, are at least three and a half feet …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Catharines Journal (St. Catharines, ON), June 28, 1838The Erie Observer publishes a statement of Capt. Dobbins, of the schr. N. Biddle, detailing the particulars of an attempt to burn his vessel at Dunnville, on the Grand River, U.C.,, on the night of June 3rd. Hoisting the American flag in a Canadian port on the Sabbath is the …The Erie Observer publishes a statement of Capt. Dobbins, of the schr. N. Biddle, detailing the particulars of an attempt to burn his vessel at Dunnville, on the Grand River, …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Catharines Journal (St. Catharines, ON), July 5, 1838Another Pirate Expedition? - The steam boat General Macomb was stolen from a wharf at Detroit, within a day or two, by the pirates who have for a long time infested that place, and are supposed to have proceeded up the lakes, with the intention, it is thought, of landing …Another Pirate Expedition? - The steam boat General Macomb was stolen from a wharf at Detroit, within a day or two, by the pirates who have for a long time …Maritime History of the Great Lakes