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Media Types: Newspapers- Groups: Berrien Springs Era
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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
- Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), 23 Nov 1883 She was recovered in a few days and repaired at the Wolf & Davidson Shipyard, Milwaukee, over the following winter. She was recovered in a few days and repaired at the Wolf & Davidson Shipyard, Milwaukee, over the following winter.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), 29 Oct. 1891 Does this clear things up? Maybe a little. In this article the Free Press forgot that, fortunately, newspapers and dictionaries can't determine the use of the language, only report on it. Lake sailors had their own jargon and usage, regardless of the paper's take on it. Does this clear things up? Maybe a little. In this article the Free Press forgot that, fortunately, newspapers and dictionaries can't determine the use of the language, only report on …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), 31 Aug, 1870 SCHOONER SUNK. - A dispatch from Oswego from Capt. E. P. Dorr states that the schooner E. B. Gannett , loaded with plaster consigned to SCHOONER SUNK. - A dispatch from Oswego from Capt. E. P. Dorr states that the schooner E. B. Gannett , loaded with plaster consigned to Maritime History of the Great LakesDetroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), Mon., 14 Jun, 1847 The schooner " Rough and Ready ," which had a collision with the steamer Constellation , had on board 4,000 bu wheat and 500 bbls flour, insured. The vessel belonged to the captain and a Mr. The schooner " Rough and Ready ," which had a collision with the steamer Constellation , had on board 4,000 bu wheat and 500 bbls flour, insured. The vessel belonged …Maritime History of the Great LakesDetroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), Tues., 15 Jun, 1847 The Hendrick Hudson , up this morning, reports the masts of the Rough and Ready visible, and numerous barrels, boxes, &c.;, afloat in the vicinity of the wreck. ... The Hendrick Hudson , up this morning, reports the masts of the Rough and Ready visible, and numerous barrels, boxes, &c.;, afloat in the vicinity of the wreck. ...Maritime History of the Great LakesErie Gazette (Erie, PA), 17 June 1847 On Wednesday night the 9th inst. the stm. CONSTELLATION ran into the schr. ROUGH AND READY , about 6 miles below Conneaut . Threatening to sink, the hands ... On Wednesday night the 9th inst. the stm. CONSTELLATION ran into the schr. ROUGH AND READY , about 6 miles below Conneaut . Threatening to sink, the hands ...Maritime History of the Great LakesDetroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), 23 Nov, 1870 ROND EAU HARBOR. - Chiefly through the exertion of Hon. Rufus Stephenson , M.P., of Kent County, Ontario, the Canadian Government has been induced to proceed ... ROND EAU HARBOR. - Chiefly through the exertion of Hon. Rufus Stephenson , M.P., of Kent County, Ontario, the Canadian Government has been induced to proceed ...Maritime History of the Great LakesDetroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), July 19, 1867 *italics in original **16 ton *italics in original **16 tonMaritime History of the Great LakesDetroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), November 15, 1867 The process of setting an anchor away from a vessel and then hauling on the cable to bring the vessel up to it is called kedging. The technique was often used to release a stranded vessel. Many vessels even carried a relatively light anchor, called a kedge, specifically for the … The process of setting an anchor away from a vessel and then hauling on the cable to bring the vessel up to it is called kedging. The technique was often …Maritime History of the Great LakesDetroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), November 27, 1867 (Wednesday) THE FOG - The smoky weather of the past few days has grossly impeded the movements of the lower lakes fleet, and there is reason to fear has caused numerous disasters in the vicinity of the Straits. The captains of propellers which arrived here Saturday evening and yesterday report ... THE FOG - The smoky weather of the past few days has grossly impeded the movements of the lower lakes fleet, and there is reason to fear has caused numerous …Maritime History of the Great LakesOswego Advertiser & Times (Oswego, NY), Tues., Dec. 3, 1867 A Perilous Night On The Lake. - We learn that the schooner, S.J. Holly, Captain Oscar Haynes, which came in during the gale, Saturday afternoon, experienced a perilous time on the lake. She left the canal Friday night, and off Devil's Nose, about 25 miles from Charlotte, the wind ... A Perilous Night On The Lake. - We learn that the schooner, S.J. Holly, Captain Oscar Haynes, which came in during the gale, Saturday afternoon, experienced a perilous time on …Maritime History of the Great LakesDetroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), October 16, 1893 The steamer Jay Gould came into Bay Mills (Lake Superior) with five feet of water in her hold. The first mate, Ben Lewis , was caught by a wave and washed off the ... The steamer Jay Gould came into Bay Mills (Lake Superior) with five feet of water in her hold. The first mate, Ben Lewis , was caught by a wave and …Maritime History of the Great LakesDetroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), 2 Sep, 1906 ANOTHER SAFEGUARD DESIGNED FOR THE GREAT LAKES SAILOR _______ What seems to be a further improvement, from a safety standpoint, to the wire cables required this season on the large lake freighters, and which are equipped with the breeches buoy, is a device perfected by a ... ANOTHER SAFEGUARD DESIGNED FOR THE GREAT LAKES SAILOR _______ What seems to be a further improvement, from a safety standpoint, to the wire cables required this season on the large …Maritime History of the Great LakesOswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), Mon., Nov. 1, 1880
Wrecked At Her Destination ________ The Schr. Tranchemontagne Ashore on the New Pier, and a Total Loss _______ The schooner Tranchemontagne of Brighton , Ont., went ashore on ... Wrecked At Her Destination ________ The Schr. Tranchemontagne Ashore on the New Pier, and a Total Loss _______ The schooner Tranchemontagne of Brighton , Ont., went ashore on ...Maritime History of the Great LakesDetroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), 17 Jul, 1868 The propeller B. F. WADE had, in the summer of 1868, successfully raced quite a number of similar vessels on the Detroit River and elsewhere, much to the delight of shoreside gamblers. The propeller B. F. WADE had, in the summer of 1868, successfully raced quite a number of similar vessels on the Detroit River and elsewhere, much to the delight of …Maritime History of the Great LakesDetroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), June 17, 1868 NEW STYLE OF PROPELLER. - The Toledo Blade , commenting upon a new improvement which, it is claimed, will revolutionize the system of propulsion by steam, was in error in part of its description. The inventor's plan is four iron ... NEW STYLE OF PROPELLER. - The Toledo Blade , commenting upon a new improvement which, it is claimed, will revolutionize the system of propulsion by steam, was in error in …Maritime History of the Great LakesOswego Free Press (Oswego, NY), Dec. 29, 1830
The lines of poetry are from Erasmus Darwin, The Botanic Garden, (1789), Charles Darwin's grandfather. The lines of poetry are from Erasmus Darwin, The Botanic Garden, (1789), Charles Darwin's grandfather.Maritime History of the Great LakesOswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), Sat., Oct. 9, 1858
Loss of the Osprey Melancholy Disaster - Terrific Gale - Total Wreck of the Schooner Osprey - Loss of the Captain's Wife and Child and Mate ________ We were visited by one of the most powerful gales of wind from the West, on ... Loss of the Osprey Melancholy Disaster - Terrific Gale - Total Wreck of the Schooner Osprey - Loss of the Captain's Wife and Child and Mate ________ We were visited …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
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