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Copyright © 2001 Marsh Collection Society 235A Dalhousie Street Amherstburg, Ontario N9V1W6 (519)736-9191 Articles herein are reprinted with the permission of the Amherstburg Echo and Bowes Publishers Ltd. This book, or parts thereof, may not be reproduced in any form without the written permission of the Marsh Collection Society and the Amherstburg Echo, except by a reviewer who wishes toquote briefpassages for inclusion ina review. ISSN 1480-6444 First printing 2001 r !' n 1 I ^i r I J! T I I [,! r Introduction The Marsh Collection Society, a non-profit organization, is based on the historical collection of John Marsh andhissister Helen, owners andoperators ofthe Amherstburg Echo for over 50 years. They founded the Marsh Collection Society in 1983 withthe intent that a research facility be opened aftertheirdeaths. Helen passed away in March, 1986 and John in February, 1993. The research centre was opened October 1, 1994. The Marsh Collection includes photographs, books, documents, postcards, artifacts and other items relating to the Town ofAmherstburg, the Lower Detroit River district and the Great Lakes. The collection also contains genealogical materials andreference books. Donations of relevant items areaccepted. Alarge part ofthe Marsh Collection is books, files and photographs relating to the marine history ofAmherstburg and the Great Lakes system. These items form the nucleus of a future marine museum. The Amherstburg Echo and Bowes Publishing Ltd. have graciously allowed us to reprint the "Marine News" coluirms and other relevant articles which appeared regularly inthe newspaper from its first issue inNovember, 1874. The Echo isstill inpublication today, having operated continuously for 127 years, and occupies the building constructed for the Echo in 1915. Echo Soundings will bepublished quarterly bytheMarsh Collection Society inthe hope that residents ofAmherstburg and other Great Lakes commimities will readabout and enjoy the rich marine history of their town.