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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 - 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
- Syracuse Post-Standard (Syracuse, NY), July 27, 1899
No Trace Found of Mrs. Griffin ________ Unsuccessful Search of the Sunken St. Peter ________ Lake Diver Matoll makes Two Descents to the vessel, but Could Find Nothing of the Woman Supposed to have Been Imprisoned in the Cabin. ________ The tug John ... No Trace Found of Mrs. Griffin ________ Unsuccessful Search of the Sunken St. Peter ________ Lake Diver Matoll makes Two Descents to the vessel, but Could Find Nothing of the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Syracuse Post-Standard (Syracuse, NY), Aug. 8, 1899 United States Engineer Captain G.D. Fitch of Oswego has received authority from the Chief Engineer at Washington to remove the spars of the wreck of the large schooner St. Peter which lies on the bottom of Lake Ontario, a few miles west of the port of Sodus Point. The wreck … United States Engineer Captain G.D. Fitch of Oswego has received authority from the Chief Engineer at Washington to remove the spars of the wreck of the large schooner St. Peter …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Lake Tragedy Stuns Oswego Syracuse Post-Standard (Syracuse, NY), Thurs., Dec. 18, 1902 LAKE TRAGEDY STUNS OSWEGO _____ Seven of Its Popular Citizens Given Up as Lost ____ RAY OF HOPE BLOTTED OUT ____ Vessel Ashore on Salmon Point Proves to Be the Noyes, Whose Crew Was Rescued After Heroic Work - No ... Syracuse Post-Standard (Syracuse, NY), Thurs., Dec. 18, 1902 LAKE TRAGEDY STUNS OSWEGO _____ Seven of Its Popular Citizens Given Up as Lost ____ RAY OF HOPE BLOTTED OUT ____ Vessel Ashore on Salmon Point Proves to Be the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Syracuse Post-Standard (Syracuse, NY), July 14, 1931 When Grant Played Checkers at Oswego To the Editor of The Post-Standard: I read your editorial concerning Grant at Galena with interest. Your request for stories of Grant while stationed at Sacket's Harbor brought to mind a story I have heard my father tell. He told that my ... When Grant Played Checkers at Oswego To the Editor of The Post-Standard: I read your editorial concerning Grant at Galena with interest. Your request for stories of Grant while stationed …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Syracuse Post-Standard (Syracuse, NY), June 27, 1935 Intrepid Lake Master Dies at 79 on Farm _______ Capt. A. R. Hinckley Succombs After Short Illness. ____ Oswego. - An eventful career as a master of vessels and as a marine contractor on the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence river closed with the death of Capt. ... Intrepid Lake Master Dies at 79 on Farm _______ Capt. A. R. Hinckley Succombs After Short Illness. ____ Oswego. - An eventful career as a master of vessels and as …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Rescued from Gale's Clutch Syracuse Post-Standard (Syracuse, NY), Tues., Dec. 16, 1902 RESCUED FROM GALE'S CLUTCH ____ Five Persons, All of Oswego , Saved at Lakeside _____ HAD GIVEN UP ALL HOPE _____ Adrift on Angry Waves Thirty-Six Hours Without Food and Without Prospect of Help - Rescued After One of ... Syracuse Post-Standard (Syracuse, NY), Tues., Dec. 16, 1902 RESCUED FROM GALE'S CLUTCH ____ Five Persons, All of Oswego , Saved at Lakeside _____ HAD GIVEN UP ALL HOPE _____ Adrift on Angry Waves Thirty-Six Hours Without Food and …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- George Goble Dead At Oswego Syracuse Post-Standard (Syracuse, NY), 15 Oct 1906 George Goble Dead At Oswego _____ Well-known Shipbuilder and Mason of High Standing _____ Oswego, Oct. 14. - George Goble, an active participant in those scenes of the days of Oswego's maritime glory, when passage across the river might be had on the decks of ... Syracuse Post-Standard (Syracuse, NY), 15 Oct 1906 George Goble Dead At Oswego _____ Well-known Shipbuilder and Mason of High Standing _____ Oswego, Oct. 14. - George Goble, an active participant in those scenes of the days of …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Barge Sherman Towed To Port Syracuse Post-Standard (Syracuse, NY), 15 Oct 1906 Barge Sherman Towed To Port ____ Boat Wrecked in Gale on Lake Ontario Arrives in Oswego. ____ Oswego, Oct. 14, - The barge Sherman that was wrecked and beached on the southern shore of Lake Ontario near Sodus during the heavy gale of a week ago arrived ... Syracuse Post-Standard (Syracuse, NY), 15 Oct 1906 Barge Sherman Towed To Port ____ Boat Wrecked in Gale on Lake Ontario Arrives in Oswego. ____ Oswego, Oct. 14, - The barge Sherman that was wrecked and beached on …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Lake Sailor of 58 Years, Retires From Service
Syracuse Post-Standard (Syracuse, NY), 16 Mar 1916 He lived at 14 W. Fifth St., Oswego. He died Sept. 13, 1921. A brother, Matthew, of Grantwood, N.J., died July 26, 1917. The family belonged to St. Mary's Church. He was survived by three sons, Dr. Patrick H. Hourigan of Buffalo, Daniel P. and Leo Hourigan; two daughters, Mrs. … Syracuse Post-Standard (Syracuse, NY), 16 Mar 1916 He lived at 14 W. Fifth St., Oswego. He died Sept. 13, 1921. A brother, Matthew, of Grantwood, N.J., died July 26, 1917. The family belonged to St. Mary's Church. …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Wayne Brewster, 91, Recalls Life as Sailor on Schooners in Bustling Trade on the Lakes Syracuse Post-Standard (Syracuse, NY), 12 Jun 1940 Wayne Brewster, 91, Recalls Life as Sailor on Schooners in Bustling Trade on the Lakes ____ CAPE VINCENT - Sailing as a crew member upon the schooners that plied from Lake Ontario to Chicago in the busy years of inland water traffic following the Civil War, Wayne B. ... Syracuse Post-Standard (Syracuse, NY), 12 Jun 1940 Wayne Brewster, 91, Recalls Life as Sailor on Schooners in Bustling Trade on the Lakes ____ CAPE VINCENT - Sailing as a crew member upon the schooners that plied from …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Frank Phelps' Shipyard at Chaumont Syracuse Post-Standard (Syracuse, NY), 28 Nov 1920 Frank Phelps' Shipyard at Chaumont ____ Of the Many That Once Nourished Along the Lake Shore It Alone Remains. ____ Of all the ship building plants that once flourished along the Jefferson county shore bf Lake Ontario, a single yard, that of Frank Phelps, at ... Syracuse Post-Standard (Syracuse, NY), 28 Nov 1920 Frank Phelps' Shipyard at Chaumont ____ Of the Many That Once Nourished Along the Lake Shore It Alone Remains. ____ Of all the ship building plants that once flourished along …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Just Around the Corner Bertrande, Syracuse Post-Standard (Syracuse, NY), 27 Oct 1946 The breaking waves dashed high On a stern and rockbound coast. And the woods, against a stormy sky, Their giant branches tossed." When the schooner "Illinois" left Sacket Harbor with 104 passengers and a crew of nine bound for the village of Chicago on Lake Michigan. The date was May … Bertrande, Syracuse Post-Standard (Syracuse, NY), 27 Oct 1946 The breaking waves dashed high On a stern and rockbound coast. And the woods, against a stormy sky, Their giant branches tossed." When the schooner "Illinois" left Sacket Harbor with …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- When Fast Traveling was Done by Packets Syracuse Post-Standard (Syracuse, NY), 9 Aug 1903 WHEN FAST TRAVELING WAS DONE BY PACKETS _____ Reminiscences of the Passenger Traffic of Central New York Fifty Years Ago Recalled by Discussion of Utility of Canals ____ NEWARK, N.Y., AUG. 8. - In these days when the utility of the canals is being ... Syracuse Post-Standard (Syracuse, NY), 9 Aug 1903 WHEN FAST TRAVELING WAS DONE BY PACKETS _____ Reminiscences of the Passenger Traffic of Central New York Fifty Years Ago Recalled by Discussion of Utility of Canals ____ NEWARK, N.Y., …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- C.W. Cole's Fish Tug Nearing Completion Syracuse Post-Standard (Syracuse, NY), 14 Oct 1922 C.W. Cole's Fish Tug Nearing Completion ___ Staunch Lake Craft Will Soon Be Launched From the Phelps Shipyard, Chaumont ___ Another wooden steamer, fresh from the Chaumont yard, once so active but of ... Syracuse Post-Standard (Syracuse, NY), 14 Oct 1922 C.W. Cole's Fish Tug Nearing Completion ___ Staunch Lake Craft Will Soon Be Launched From the Phelps Shipyard, Chaumont ___ Another wooden steamer, fresh from the Chaumont yard, once so …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Enterprise (Scow), aground, 1 Nov 1861 Reason: aground Lives: nil Hull damage: $600 Remarks: Total loss Reason: aground Lives: nil Hull damage: $600 Remarks: Total lossMaritime History of the Great Lakes
- Mary (Barge), sunk, 1 Nov 1861 Reason: sunk Lives: nil Hull damage: $600 Cargo: $7,000 Freight: wheat Reason: sunk Lives: nil Hull damage: $600 Cargo: $7,000 Freight: wheatMaritime History of the Great Lakes
- Prince Albert (Schooner), aground, 1 Dec 1861 Reason: aground Lives: nil Hull damage: $300 Reason: aground Lives: nil Hull damage: $300Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Pacific (Schooner), aground, 1 Feb 1862 Reason: aground Lives: nil Hull damage: $500 Remarks: Total loss Reason: aground Lives: nil Hull damage: $500 Remarks: Total lossMaritime History of the Great Lakes
