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- Barge Beats Her Steamer, Tale of Two Brothers: Schooner Days CCXLIX (249)
Barge Beats Her Steamer Tale of Two Brothers Schooner Days CCXLIX (249) _______ NOTATIONS are cryptic in the records of the Bureau of Navigation and Steamboat Inspection of the U.S. Department of Commerce. As instance: ... Barge Beats Her Steamer Tale of Two Brothers Schooner Days CCXLIX (249) _______ NOTATIONS are cryptic in the records of the Bureau of Navigation and Steamboat Inspection of the U.S. …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Barge Splits Open; Crew of 8 in Peril
Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), 26 Aug 1917, p. 11 BARGE SPLITS OPEN; CREW OF 8 IN PERIL _______ Men Narrowly Escape Being Drowned When Magnetic is Buffeted About. _______ Heavy Sea Makes Rescue work Difficult for the Towing Steamer Breitung. Buffalo, N.Y., Aug. 25.--Captain Knud Peterson, of the barge ... Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), 26 Aug 1917, p. 11 BARGE SPLITS OPEN; CREW OF 8 IN PERIL _______ Men Narrowly Escape Being Drowned When Magnetic is Buffeted About. _______ Heavy Sea Makes Rescue work Difficult for the Towing Steamer …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Barge Loaded With Ore founders Off Long Point Buffalo Evening News (Buffalo, NY), 27 Aug 1917, p. 10 BARGE LOADED WITH ORE FOUNDERS OFF LONG POINT _______ Crew Abandons the Magnetic When Steering Gear Becomes Disabled---Fills Rapidly. _______ The barge Magnetic, owned by the Juliett-Graverate Steamship company of Fairport, foundered two miles off Long Point, ... Buffalo Evening News (Buffalo, NY), 27 Aug 1917, p. 10 BARGE LOADED WITH ORE FOUNDERS OFF LONG POINT _______ Crew Abandons the Magnetic When Steering Gear Becomes Disabled---Fills Rapidly. _______ The barge Magnetic, owned by the Juliett-Graverate Steamship company of …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Sinking of the Magnetic
Buffalo Commercial, 28 Aug 1917, p. 7 Sinking of the Magnetic The barge Magnetic, which foundered in Lake Erie last Saturday, was insured for $30,000 in companies represented by Willcox, Peck & Hughes. Captain K. Pedersen and the members of the crew, who were here yesterday made statements. Henry Thorsen, a ... Buffalo Commercial, 28 Aug 1917, p. 7 Sinking of the Magnetic The barge Magnetic, which foundered in Lake Erie last Saturday, was insured for $30,000 in companies represented by Willcox, Peck & Hughes. Captain K. Pedersen and …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Buffalo Commercial, 29 Aug 1917, p. 7 The Captain of the steamer R. B. Hall which arrived this evening reports passing a quantity of wreckage, bin, masts and hatches, about thirty miles west of Erie. Thought to be from the barge Magnetic. The Captain of the steamer R. B. Hall which arrived this evening reports passing a quantity of wreckage, bin, masts and hatches, about thirty miles west of Erie. Thought to …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- "Cullud" Folks and the Marquis: Schooner Days CCCCXCVI (496)
Snider, C. H. J., Toronto Telegram (Toronto, ON), 17 May 1941 "Cullud" Folks and the Marquis Schooner Days CCCCXCVI (496) by C. H. J. Snider _______ HERE may be a clue as to the identity of the smart schooner Charlie Gibbons drew so long ago, with the ... Snider, C. H. J., Toronto Telegram (Toronto, ON), 17 May 1941 "Cullud" Folks and the Marquis Schooner Days CCCCXCVI (496) by C. H. J. Snider _______ HERE may be a clue as to the identity of the smart schooner Charlie Gibbons …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Destruction of Steamer Atlantic
The scene which is represented by our artist below, was a most heart-rending catastrophe. At the time of the collision a dense fog was prevailing. The passengers were all in bed, and the Atlantic was in charge of the first mate. Immediately following the collision the utmost confusion prevailed ... The scene which is represented by our artist below, was a most heart-rending catastrophe. At the time of the collision a dense fog was prevailing. The passengers were all in …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
- Accident to the steamer May Queen Daily Commercial Register (Sandusky, OH), 30 Sep 1853, p. 2 Quoted in Plain Dealer (Cleveland), 1 Oct. 1853, p. 2 Daily Commercial Register (Sandusky, OH), 30 Sep 1853, p. 2 Quoted in Plain Dealer (Cleveland), 1 Oct. 1853, p. 2Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Plain Dealer (Cleveland, OH), 10 Apr 1854
The May Queen , on her way to Detroit, Saturday night, when a few miles from Point au Pelee, broke one of her shafts, between the arms of the wheel. Fortunately, the Cleveland was near at hand, on her way down, and took her in tow, arriving here about nine … The May Queen , on her way to Detroit, Saturday night, when a few miles from Point au Pelee, broke one of her shafts, between the arms of the wheel. …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Marine Accident Cleveland Leader (Cleveland, OH), 2 Oct 1854, p. 3 MARINE ACCIDENT .-- The steamer Southern Michigan met with a serious and somewhat singular accident, while coming up the Lake yesterday. When about 20 miles from Monroe, one of the wheels which had been racked a little in a previous storm, burst into bands, and the ... Cleveland Leader (Cleveland, OH), 2 Oct 1854, p. 3 MARINE ACCIDENT .-- The steamer Southern Michigan met with a serious and somewhat singular accident, while coming up the Lake yesterday. When about 20 miles from Monroe, one of the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Safety on the Lakes
Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), 21 Jun 1850 Safety on the Lakes. - The number and fearful character of the accidents on Lake Erie this year, is beyond measure dreadful. It is astounding to think about, especially when the public see in the very midst of these disasters, the large lake boats from Buffalo racing with each other, … Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), 21 Jun 1850 Safety on the Lakes. - The number and fearful character of the accidents on Lake Erie this year, is beyond measure dreadful. It is astounding to think about, especially when …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Brig Algomah and her Escape This beautiful craft, it will be remembered got upon the rocks in Lake Erie and had it not been for her great strength and the U.S. Steamer, who came to her relief, she would have been ship-wrecked. As it was, about 1000 bushels of wheat were thrown over board. The … This beautiful craft, it will be remembered got upon the rocks in Lake Erie and had it not been for her great strength and the U.S. Steamer, who came to …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Steamboat Collision on Lake Erie Geneva Gazette (Geneva, NY), 25 Jun 1852 Steamboat Collision on Lake Erie Buffalo, June 23d, 1852 The steamer Northern Indiana left here yesterday on a pleasure excursion, with some three hundred people on board, among whom were Christopher Wright, Gov. Marcy and others, She put in to Cleveland this ... Geneva Gazette (Geneva, NY), 25 Jun 1852 Steamboat Collision on Lake Erie Buffalo, June 23d, 1852 The steamer Northern Indiana left here yesterday on a pleasure excursion, with some three hundred people on board, among whom were …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Burning of the Washington
Lloyd, James T., Lloyd's Steamboat Directory and Disasters on the Western Waters... (1856), 1856, 130-31 Burning of the Washington. A new and elegant steamboat called the Washington, was burned on Lake Erie, opposite Silver creek, June 16th, 1838. In the early part of the preceding night, the Washington passed the steamer North America, while the latter lay at the town of Erie. On the ... Lloyd, James T., Lloyd's Steamboat Directory and Disasters on the Western Waters... (1856), 1856, 130-31 Burning of the Washington. A new and elegant steamboat called the Washington, was burned on Lake Erie, opposite Silver creek, June 16th, 1838. In the early part of the preceding …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Collision of the Atlantic and Ogdensburg. Lloyd, James T., Lloyd's Steamboat Directory and Disasters on the Western Waters... (1856), 20 Aug 1852, 148-50 Collision of the Atlantic and Ogdensburg. At an early hour before daylight, on the 20th day of August, 1852, the steamboat Atlantic ran afoul of the propeller Ogdensburg, about six miles above Long Point, on Lake Erie. The morning was very foggy and the darkness was extreme, and ... Lloyd, James T., Lloyd's Steamboat Directory and Disasters on the Western Waters... (1856), 20 Aug 1852, 148-50 Collision of the Atlantic and Ogdensburg. At an early hour before daylight, on the 20th day of August, 1852, the steamboat Atlantic ran afoul of the propeller Ogdensburg, about six …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Collision of Steamer Chesapeake and Schooner Porter Lloyd, James T., Lloyd's Steamboat Directory and Disasters on the Western Waters... (1856), 9 Jun 1847, 203-07 Collision of Steamer Chesapeake and Schooner Porter The steamers Chesapeake and Constellation from Buffalo, were sailing in company on Lake Erie, June 9, 1847, and being off Conneaut about midnight, they met the schooner Porter, which turned aside to avoid the Constellation, and ... Lloyd, James T., Lloyd's Steamboat Directory and Disasters on the Western Waters... (1856), 9 Jun 1847, 203-07 Collision of Steamer Chesapeake and Schooner Porter The steamers Chesapeake and Constellation from Buffalo, were sailing in company on Lake Erie, June 9, 1847, and being off Conneaut about midnight, …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Explosion of the Anthony Wayne Lloyd, James T., Lloyd's Steamboat Directory and Disasters on the Western Waters... (1856), 28 Apr 1850, 211-13 Explosion of the Anthony Wayne. The Anthony Wayne was an old steamer belonging to the regular line of Buffalo and Sandusky packets. On Sunday morning, at half-past one o'clock, April 28, 1850, while making one of heir usual trips, this boat exploded, on Lake Erie, opposite the ... Lloyd, James T., Lloyd's Steamboat Directory and Disasters on the Western Waters... (1856), 28 Apr 1850, 211-13 Explosion of the Anthony Wayne. The Anthony Wayne was an old steamer belonging to the regular line of Buffalo and Sandusky packets. On Sunday morning, at half-past one o'clock, April …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Burning of the G. P. Griffith
Lloyd, James T., Lloyd's Steamboat Directory and Disasters on the Western Waters... (1856), 17 Jun 1850, 261-65 Burning of the G. P. Griffith. The fine steamer G. P. Griffith took fire on Lake Erie, about twenty miles below Cleveland, and was burnt to the water's edge, on June 17, 1850. The passengers were all in their berths when the alarm of fire was given, about three o'clock … Lloyd, James T., Lloyd's Steamboat Directory and Disasters on the Western Waters... (1856), 17 Jun 1850, 261-65 Burning of the G. P. Griffith. The fine steamer G. P. Griffith took fire on Lake Erie, about twenty miles below Cleveland, and was burnt to the water's edge, on …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Storm and Shipwrecks Cleveland Herald (Cleveland, OH), 24 Oct 1820, p. 3, column 1 A series of corrections to these statements in a following issue. Cleveland Herald (Cleveland, OH), 24 Oct 1820, p. 3, column 1 A series of corrections to these statements in a following issue.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
