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Geographic Location: Welland Canal- Geographic Location: Lake Huron
- Geographic Location: Chippawa
- Promissory Note Between William Forsyth and James Cummings- 1817
This is a promissory note by William Forsyth to James Cummings Esq. in Chippawa dated Falls April 7, 1817. This is a promissory note by William Forsyth to James Cummings Esq. in Chippawa dated Falls April 7, 1817. - Fort Chippawa– On the River Welland 1795- Mary Shaw
This image is part of a series of drawings done by Mary Shaw, the sixth daughter and 11th child of Hon. Aeneas Shaw. Aeneas Shaw was the first settler of York and participated in the War of 1812. It is a pen and ink grey wash sketch and measures (framed) … This image is part of a series of drawings done by Mary Shaw, the sixth daughter and 11th child of Hon. Aeneas Shaw. Aeneas Shaw was the first settler of … - Manuscript of James Cummings- August 28, 1860
A letter written by Cummings, a Captain in the War of 1812. The letter discusses his military career during the War of 1812. A letter written by Cummings, a Captain in the War of 1812. The letter discusses his military career during the War of 1812. - Oath of Allegiance - Chippawa - Sept 1812
The Oath of Allegiance pledged by some Niagara residents in Chippewa to His Majesty King George III on September 4, 1812. The soldiers were sworn in by Justice of the Peace, Thomas Dickson. The Oath of Allegiance pledged by some Niagara residents in Chippewa to His Majesty King George III on September 4, 1812. The soldiers were sworn in by Justice of the … - Minerva (1861)
56x13x6 Owned by J. Brown, 1875; A. Fraser, Thorold 1886, 1901. Built by Ross, Chippewa Ont. 1861. Tug. 56x13x6 Owned by J. Brown, 1875; A. Fraser, Thorold 1886, 1901. Built by Ross, Chippewa Ont. 1861. Tug.Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Clifton (1853) 187x26x8 Owned by J. & O. T. Macklem, Chippewa Ont.; to I. Smith, Sombra Ont. 1858; W. Smith, Owen Sound 1864. Built by T. Gilbert, Chippewa Ont. and launched 29/11/53. Engine 40x144 by Macklem Iron Works, Chippewa (to "Frances Smith"). Built for Buffalo-Chippewa; Georgian Bay thereafter. 187x26x8 Owned by J. & O. T. Macklem, Chippewa Ont.; to I. Smith, Sombra Ont. 1858; W. Smith, Owen Sound 1864. Built by T. Gilbert, Chippewa Ont. and launched 29/11/53. …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Canada (1846) 199x28x13 Owned by O. T. Macklem. Built by Niagara Harbour & Dock Co., Chippewa Ont. (branch yard) and launched 10/06/46. Engine 60x120 by Macklem Iron Works, Chippewa. Used Buffalo-Windsor. Had 180' upper saloon, 42 staterooms, 10 "bedrooms with beds". Fraudulently seized by U.S. Customs July 1849. Cause later held "insufficient" … 199x28x13 Owned by O. T. Macklem. Built by Niagara Harbour & Dock Co., Chippewa Ont. (branch yard) and launched 10/06/46. Engine 60x120 by Macklem Iron Works, Chippewa. Used Buffalo-Windsor. Had …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- London (1845) Later Registration: U.S.A. (1850) 161x25x11 Owned by O. T. Macklem, Chippewa Ont.; to H. Van Allen 1849. Built by Niagara Harbour & Dock Co., Chippewa (branch yard) and launched 14/11/44. Used on Lake Erie. Rammed and sank "Kent" 12/08/45 Lake Erie, 9 killed. Seized illegally by U.S. Customs 1850 for … Later Registration: U.S.A. (1850) 161x25x11 Owned by O. T. Macklem, Chippewa Ont.; to H. Van Allen 1849. Built by Niagara Harbour & Dock Co., Chippewa (branch yard) and launched 14/11/44. …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Chippewa (Steamboat), burnt, 5 Jul 1827
Reason: burnt Lives: nil Remarks: Damage slight Reason: burnt Lives: nil Remarks: Damage slightMaritime History of the Great Lakes - John Brown (Propeller), sunk, 23 Aug 1863 Reason: sunk Lives: nil Remarks: Raised Reason: sunk Lives: nil Remarks: RaisedMaritime History of the Great Lakes
- John Brown (Propeller), sunk, 1 Nov 1863 Reason: sunk Lives: nil Hull damage: $500 Reason: sunk Lives: nil Hull damage: $500Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Pacific (Schooner), sunk, 1 Aug 1855 Reason: sunk Lives: nil Freight: coal Remarks: Raised Reason: sunk Lives: nil Freight: coal Remarks: RaisedMaritime History of the Great Lakes
- Swallow (Steamboat), overboard, 3 Nov 1851 Reason: overboard Lives: 1 Reason: overboard Lives: 1Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Adelaide (1832) Other Names: Alliance; Later Registration: U.S.A. (1838) as Alliance Approx. 120x40. Owned by J. Hamilton, St. Catharines. Built by Lovering, Chippewa Ont. and launched 09/06/32. Engine by Boulton & Watt, London, originally in "Frontenac" then "Alciope". Re-engined 1835: 48x84 by St. Mary's Foundry, Montreal. Cabins incomplete first season, finished that … Other Names: Alliance; Later Registration: U.S.A. (1838) as Alliance Approx. 120x40. Owned by J. Hamilton, St. Catharines. Built by Lovering, Chippewa Ont. and launched 09/06/32. Engine by Boulton & Watt, …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Chippawa Women's Institute
Historic District: Welland East Active: No Historic District: Welland East Active: NoFederated Women's Institutes of Ontario - Laura Secord's House in Chippawa
File Number: 15/pt1/45-1.1 File Number: 15/pt1/45-1.1St. Catharines Public Library - Laura Secord's House in Chippawa
Slide File Number: 03.44-C-2 The house was purchased by Laura Secord in 1841 and she lived there until she died in 1868. Slide File Number: 03.44-C-2 The house was purchased by Laura Secord in 1841 and she lived there until she died in 1868.St. Catharines Public Library - The Dual Launching of the "Newash" and the "Tecumseh"
Watercolour, pen and ink on paper Watercolour, pen and ink on paperAssociation for Great Lakes Maritime History - CAYLEY, WM (1840, Schooner)
Other Names: CERES; 1841 Oct 21 Owned McPherson et al, of St. Catherines; wrecked Snake Island in gale, Lake Ontario; lost with cargo flour. 1854 Owned at Kingston, renamed CERES, 120 ton fore & aft schooner; only fit for lumber. 1860 Owned McMasters, Mill Point. ; Original Owner: McPherson & … Other Names: CERES; 1841 Oct 21 Owned McPherson et al, of St. Catherines; wrecked Snake Island in gale, Lake Ontario; lost with cargo flour. 1854 Owned at Kingston, renamed CERES, …Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library - MINOS, H.M.S. (1840, Steamer)
Dimensions (LBD): 148' x 0' x 0' ; 1840 Built as a Man of War, hull planks 5" & sealings 3" with iron bars for reinforcing, hull 22" thick & should repel most shot; armed with eight 18 pounders & 2 mortars. 1840, Nov In sea trials on Lake Erie, … Dimensions (LBD): 148' x 0' x 0' ; 1840 Built as a Man of War, hull planks 5" & sealings 3" with iron bars for reinforcing, hull 22" thick & …Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library
