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- Some Personal Experiences of Masters of the Lake Fleet of the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company Storm of November 7, 8, 9 and 10, 1913A collection of letters from freighter captains who survived the Great Storm of 1913 on the Great Lakes.A collection of letters from freighter captains who survived the Great Storm of 1913 on the Great Lakes.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- On Lake HuronStereoview of a tug towing a string of seven schooners out into the southern end of Lake Huron. Two men wait for the photographer in a small boat drawn on the beach.Stereoview of a tug towing a string of seven schooners out into the southern end of Lake Huron. Two men wait for the photographer in a small boat drawn on …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Marine IntelligenceBuffalo Commercial Advertiser (Buffalo, NY), 23 Nov 1861, p. 3 Detroit, Nov. 22, 1861 GENTS:--In my yesterday's report it was stated that the Keystone State had passed here. This was given me by the propeller City of Madison, who stated they met her in the night, but since give it as their opinion they were mistaken. I have no doubt …Buffalo Commercial Advertiser (Buffalo, NY), 23 Nov 1861, p. 3 Detroit, Nov. 22, 1861 GENTS:--In my yesterday's report it was stated that the Keystone State had passed here. This was given me by the propeller City of Madison, who stated …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- SaronicPhotograph of SARONIC on Lake HuronPhotograph of SARONIC on Lake HuronToronto Marine Historical Society
- Steamer IllinoisPlain Dealer (Cleveland, OH), 7 Aug 1857, p. 3 STEAMER ILLINOIS.--The steamer Illinois, Capt. Wilson which arrived at Detroit on Wednesday night, broke her crank near the head of St. Clair River on her way down from Superior. The steamer Michigan, in the neighborhood at the time of the accident, was signaled and repaired to the assistance of ...Plain Dealer (Cleveland, OH), 7 Aug 1857, p. 3 STEAMER ILLINOIS.--The steamer Illinois, Capt. Wilson which arrived at Detroit on Wednesday night, broke her crank near the head of St. Clair River on her way down from Superior. The …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Tells Origin of Whistle On Lake SteamersOswego Palladium-Times (Oswego, NY), 15 Aug 1928 Tells Origin of Whistle On Lake Steamers ___ In Early Days Alarm Bells Were in Use on Boats ___ "The steamboat whistle was unknown on the Great Lakes as late as the year 1843, and up to that time lake sailors used alarm bells placed ...Oswego Palladium-Times (Oswego, NY), 15 Aug 1928 Tells Origin of Whistle On Lake Steamers ___ In Early Days Alarm Bells Were in Use on Boats ___ "The steamboat whistle was unknown on the Great Lakes as late …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Giants in Their Days: Schooner Days CMXXVIII (928)Snider, C. H. J., Toronto Telegram, 3 Dec 1949 Giants in Their Days Schooner Days CMXXVIII (928) by C. H. J. Snider THE LOSS of the largest of all the Canadian lake schooners, the Minnedosa, our only four master, on Oct. 20, ...Snider, C. H. J., Toronto Telegram, 3 Dec 1949 Giants in Their Days Schooner Days CMXXVIII (928) by C. H. J. Snider THE LOSS of the largest of all the Canadian lake schooners, the Minnedosa, our only four master, …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- December Zephyrs Fan "Winter Storage" Trip in Freighter: Schooner Days CCLLXXIV (374)Snider, C. H. J., Toronto Telegram (Toronto, ON), 14 Dec 1938 December Zephyrs Fan "Winter Storage" Trip in Freighter Schooner Days CCLLXXIV (374) by C. H. J. Snider _______ The Robert P. Durham's Fourteen Hundred Miles in ...Snider, C. H. J., Toronto Telegram (Toronto, ON), 14 Dec 1938 December Zephyrs Fan "Winter Storage" Trip in Freighter Schooner Days CCLLXXIV (374) by C. H. J. Snider _______ The Robert P. Durham's Fourteen Hundred Miles in ...Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Dismantled Hull of Canisteo BurnedGlobe (Toronto, ON), 26 Oct 1920 Dismantled Hull of Canisteo Burned Port Huron, Mich., Oct. 25.--(Special.) -- The dismantled hull of the former sand and gravel-carrying steamer Canister was towed out into the lake early to-day, set on fire and allowed to sink in deep water out of the way of ...Globe (Toronto, ON), 26 Oct 1920 Dismantled Hull of Canisteo Burned Port Huron, Mich., Oct. 25.--(Special.) -- The dismantled hull of the former sand and gravel-carrying steamer Canister was towed out into the lake early to-day, …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- End of the "Water of the Rapids": Schooner Days CMXXVII (927)Snider, C. H. J., Toronto Telegram, 26 Nov 1949 End of the "Water of the Rapids" Schooner Days CMXXVII (927) by C. H. J. Snider THE MINNEDOSA, largest lake schooner built in Canada, was a successful vessel, but she did not seem ...Snider, C. H. J., Toronto Telegram, 26 Nov 1949 End of the "Water of the Rapids" Schooner Days CMXXVII (927) by C. H. J. Snider THE MINNEDOSA, largest lake schooner built in Canada, was a successful vessel, but she …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- The Man behind Them: Schooner Days MCCLIX (1259)Snider, C. H. J., Toronto Telegram, 18 Feb 1956 The Man behind Them Schooner Days MCCLIX (1259) by C. H. J. Snider Guns of the NANCY WILDEST hope had never expected sight of ...Snider, C. H. J., Toronto Telegram, 18 Feb 1956 The Man behind Them Schooner Days MCCLIX (1259) by C. H. J. Snider Guns of the NANCY WILDEST hope had never expected sight of ...Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Alexander Cameron, seaman, 4 December 1838Michilimackinac, 4th Decemr 1838 I, Elam Cobb master of the schooner Detroit do certify that Alexander Cameron is a seaman and has paid Hospital money, and on the second of the present month in a gale of wind on Lake Huron injured his left leg to that degree that a …Michilimackinac, 4th Decemr 1838 I, Elam Cobb master of the schooner Detroit do certify that Alexander Cameron is a seaman and has paid Hospital money, and on the second of …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Clearance, barge, David Mitchell, 7 August 1805Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- White Cedar Yawl Boat: Schooner Days XXVII (27)Snider, C. H. J., Toronto Telegram (Toronto, ON), 12 Sep 1931 This vessel, bound from Johnston Harbour to Chatham with lumber, became waterlogged in a squall off Pointe Auz Barques on the American shore of Lake Huron on October 25, 1911. Captain John McDonald ana his crew of six got into the yawl boat and after an arduous trop across the …Snider, C. H. J., Toronto Telegram (Toronto, ON), 12 Sep 1931 This vessel, bound from Johnston Harbour to Chatham with lumber, became waterlogged in a squall off Pointe Auz Barques on the American shore of Lake Huron on October 25, 1911. …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Steamer Magnet, Inspector's Certificate, 29 July 1858Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Clearance, Canoe, George McGulpin, 6 December 1803Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Ships of the Huron Shore: Schooner Days CCXXX (230)Snider, C. H. J., Toronto Telegram (Toronto, ON), 7 Mar 1936 Ships of the Huron Shore Schooner Days CCXXX (230) _______ "PRACTICALLY all the lumber, cordwood, railroad ties and paving cedar cut off the whole Saugeen Indian Peninsula in Bruce County was carried to the growing cities down ...Snider, C. H. J., Toronto Telegram (Toronto, ON), 7 Mar 1936 Ships of the Huron Shore Schooner Days CCXXX (230) _______ "PRACTICALLY all the lumber, cordwood, railroad ties and paving cedar cut off the whole Saugeen Indian Peninsula in Bruce County …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- "Robert P. Durham" Came Through While Five Sheltered Under Long Point: Schooner Days CCCLXXV (375)Snider, C. H. J., Toronto Telegram (Toronto, ON), 15 Dec 1938 "Robert P. Durham" Came Through While Five Sheltered Under Long Point Schooner Days CCCLXXV (375) by C. H. J. Snider _______ How Toronto's Last "Winter ...Snider, C. H. J., Toronto Telegram (Toronto, ON), 15 Dec 1938 "Robert P. Durham" Came Through While Five Sheltered Under Long Point Schooner Days CCCLXXV (375) by C. H. J. Snider _______ How Toronto's Last "Winter ...Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- A chart exhibiting the lighthouses of the lake coast of the United States of AmericaA chart exhibiting the lighthouses on the lake coast of the United States of America Prepared by order of Stephen Pleasonton, 5th Auditor Treas'y Depart and Super't General of Lighthouses. 1848A chart exhibiting the lighthouses on the lake coast of the United States of America Prepared by order of Stephen Pleasonton, 5th Auditor Treas'y Depart and Super't General of Lighthouses. …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Treasury Department, Fifth Auditor, Letter, 10 August 1842Announcement of William D. Wilson's appointment as General Inspector of Lighthouses on Lakes Erie & Huron, and Superintendent of Lighthouses on Lake Michigan from Green Bay to the Head of the Lake. He will make the official visits to the lights. Wendell to still pay for repairs, salaries and make …Announcement of William D. Wilson's appointment as General Inspector of Lighthouses on Lakes Erie & Huron, and Superintendent of Lighthouses on Lake Michigan from Green Bay to the Head of …Maritime History of the Great Lakes