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- Western Herald (Sandwich, ON), Wednesday, April 28, 1841
Commencement of 'the Lake' Navigation.-- Lake Erie is open 'clear' to Buffalo. The news was brought by one of the American Steam-boats last week which sailed downwards on the Canada shore and returned up through the middle of the lake. We have received no intelligence yet as to the opening … Commencement of 'the Lake' Navigation.-- Lake Erie is open 'clear' to Buffalo. The news was brought by one of the American Steam-boats last week which sailed downwards on the Canada …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Brockville on New Route Globe (Toronto, ON), 19 Jun 1908 Brockville on New Route Trenton, June 18.--It is stated here that Captain Christie of Deseronto has purchased the steamer Brockville, the price paid being in the vicinity of $10,000. This vessel will ply on the route on Bay of Quinte waters formerly taken by the steamer Ella Ross, ... Globe (Toronto, ON), 19 Jun 1908 Brockville on New Route Trenton, June 18.--It is stated here that Captain Christie of Deseronto has purchased the steamer Brockville, the price paid being in the vicinity of $10,000. This …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Catharines Evening Journal (St. Catharines, ON), February 17, 1862 The work on the two vessels constructing by Mr. Shickeluna at his shipyard in this town is progressing very fast, the weather having been extremely favorable. It is expected that they will be ready for launching on the opening of navigation. He has a large number of vessels at his … The work on the two vessels constructing by Mr. Shickeluna at his shipyard in this town is progressing very fast, the weather having been extremely favorable. It is expected that …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Catharines Evening Journal (St. Catharines, ON), March 28, 1862 The Opening Of Navigation The line of the Welland Canal presents a most animated appearance just now. Everybody having the most remote connection with marine interests is engaged in preparing for the opening of navigation. The shipyards especially present a most lively ... The Opening Of Navigation The line of the Welland Canal presents a most animated appearance just now. Everybody having the most remote connection with marine interests is engaged in preparing …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Catharines Evening Journal (St. Catharines, ON), March 28, 1862 We believe it is the intention of the ship-carpenters, etc. employed in Mr. Shickluna's yard to give a ball at the Welland House on the occasion of launching the new vessel about Easter Monday. We believe it is the intention of the ship-carpenters, etc. employed in Mr. Shickluna's yard to give a ball at the Welland House on the occasion of launching the new …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Catharines Evening Journal (St. Catharines, ON), March 28, 1862 A New Trade - This week Mr. Shickluna will send by rail to Oswego two masts 90 feet long each, which have been ordered by one of the shipbuilders there. This is entirely a new branch of business in this part of Canada and we trust to see it improved … A New Trade - This week Mr. Shickluna will send by rail to Oswego two masts 90 feet long each, which have been ordered by one of the shipbuilders there. …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Catharines Journal (St. Catharines, ON), August 25, 1842 Beauharnois Canal - As there has been much dissatisfaction expressed at the Beauharnois Canal being placed on the south shore of the St. Lawrence, we are glad to see, in the Montreal Gazette, a letter from the chairman of the Board of Works, which fully proves that the south shore … Beauharnois Canal - As there has been much dissatisfaction expressed at the Beauharnois Canal being placed on the south shore of the St. Lawrence, we are glad to see, in …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Catharines Journal (St. Catharines, ON), June 22, 1843 Beauharnois Canal - An extract from a slip published at the office of the Montreal Herald, on Saturday, gives the verdict of the Corner's Jury on the persons killed at the Beauharnois riot. It is to be hoped that there will be no more of such proceedings as have been … Beauharnois Canal - An extract from a slip published at the office of the Montreal Herald, on Saturday, gives the verdict of the Corner's Jury on the persons killed at …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Catharines Journal (St. Catharines, ON), June 22, 1843 Verdict Of The Jury - The Inquest upon the bodies of parties killed in the late riots at Beauharnois, which was convened by Mr. Jones, On Wednesday, closed on Friday evening, when the following verdict was given by the jury, who were, we understand, unanimous: - "We are of ... Verdict Of The Jury - The Inquest upon the bodies of parties killed in the late riots at Beauharnois, which was convened by Mr. Jones, On Wednesday, closed on Friday …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Catharines Journal (St. Catharines, ON), January 23, 1840 Shipwreck On Lake Erie - The Buffalo Republican says the facts concerning the shipwreck of the Neptune, at Michigan City, are far more terrible than had been reported. Eleven passengers were drowned in the vessel, besides the crew, consisting of eight persons, three of whom perished ... Shipwreck On Lake Erie - The Buffalo Republican says the facts concerning the shipwreck of the Neptune, at Michigan City, are far more terrible than had been reported. Eleven passengers …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Catharines Journal (St. Catharines, ON), July 7, 1842 St. Lawrence Canal - The Board of Works commences operations on the Beauharnois shore, on Monday, July 4. The labor consequent upon the construction of such a canal, must necessarily furnish employment to a numerous body of workmen; and we venture to state, that relief to this ... St. Lawrence Canal - The Board of Works commences operations on the Beauharnois shore, on Monday, July 4. The labor consequent upon the construction of such a canal, must necessarily …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Catharines Journal (St. Catharines, ON), July 14, 1842 Two Propellers Broke Down - The steam schooners Oswego and Chicago have both broken down, while on their way to the upper lakes. The former, shortly after leaving Detroit, last week, and the latter, on Sunday last, somewhere between Port Stanley and Cleveland, where they now lie ... Two Propellers Broke Down - The steam schooners Oswego and Chicago have both broken down, while on their way to the upper lakes. The former, shortly after leaving Detroit, last …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Catharines Journal (St. Catharines, ON), August 4, 1842 Nearly all the heavy boats have been withdrawn for the present and given place to the smaller class of steamers. The Red Jacket has joined the consolidation and commenced her trips on the Toledo route. The Chautauqua having been refitted resumes her trips to Barcelona. The Waterloo continues ... Nearly all the heavy boats have been withdrawn for the present and given place to the smaller class of steamers. The Red Jacket has joined the consolidation and commenced her …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Catharines Journal (St. Catharines, ON), July 7, 1842 The Buffalo Patriot of the 25th ult., after copying a paragraph on "The Letting" of the contracts on the Welland canal, from the Journal of the 16th, bemoans the action of the New York Legislature on public works after this fashion: - "What thanks do we not owe to our … The Buffalo Patriot of the 25th ult., after copying a paragraph on "The Letting" of the contracts on the Welland canal, from the Journal of the 16th, bemoans the action …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Chicago Tribune (Chicago, IL), Monday, September 7, 1868 THE NEW VESSEL. -- The new schooner FLORIDA launched from Goble and Macfarlane's shipyard a few days ago, is now completely rigged and ready to start out her life as a 'Voyageur.' Her dimensions are 142 feet overall, 26 foot beam, carrying capacity, 18,500 bushels through the canal. ... THE NEW VESSEL. -- The new schooner FLORIDA launched from Goble and Macfarlane's shipyard a few days ago, is now completely rigged and ready to start out her life as …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Catharines Journal (St. Catharines, ON), February 24, 1842 Welland Canal Feeder - The contractors for this work, not having as yet, obtained a sufficient number of hands to enable them to complete their contracts, by the time specified, (although the season has been unusually favorable, and the work, has progressed rapidly, considering the ... Welland Canal Feeder - The contractors for this work, not having as yet, obtained a sufficient number of hands to enable them to complete their contracts, by the time specified, …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Catharines Journal (St. Catharines, ON), March 31, 1842 1,000 laborers, 50 stone cutters, and 50 massons, are wanted on the St. Lawrence canal, Cornwall. 1,000 laborers, 50 stone cutters, and 50 massons, are wanted on the St. Lawrence canal, Cornwall.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Catharines Journal (St. Catharines, ON), April 23, 1840 Welland Canal Election - The annual election of directors of this corporation, for the ensuing year, was held at the company`s office, in this village, on the 6th inst., when the following named gentlemen were duly returned, by the stockholders - viz: Wm. Hamilton Merritt, Esq. of St. ... Welland Canal Election - The annual election of directors of this corporation, for the ensuing year, was held at the company`s office, in this village, on the 6th inst., when …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Catharines Journal (St. Catharines, ON), February 17, 1842 Opening Of The Navigation - Our readers will perceive that Captain Richardson`s steamer Transit will be prepared to commence plying between Toronto and Niagara on the 1st of March. "First in the fight, and last in the retreat," has ever been the gallant Captain's motto, since his ... Opening Of The Navigation - Our readers will perceive that Captain Richardson`s steamer Transit will be prepared to commence plying between Toronto and Niagara on the 1st of March. "First …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Catharines Journal (St. Catharines, ON), March 10, 1842 Prosperity Of The Town Of Niagara - The Niagara Chronicle, of the 24th ult. informs us, that few towns in the province have improved in a greater ratio, within the last two or three years, than Niagara; and that the approaching season will probably be one of the busiest ever … Prosperity Of The Town Of Niagara - The Niagara Chronicle, of the 24th ult. informs us, that few towns in the province have improved in a greater ratio, within the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
