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Copyright © 2002 Marsh Collection Society 235A Dalhousie Street Amherstburg, Ontario N9V1W6 (519)736-9191 ^icles 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 ofthe Marsh Collection Society and the Amherstburg Echo, except by areviewer who wishes to quote briefpassages for inclusion in areview. ISSN 1480-6444 First printing 2002 The Marsh Collection Society wishes to thank Fort Maiden National Historic Site and David Hamilton for allowing us to reproduce photographs in this volume. r r r-^ ] n j j j J J I I A 1 I i It- Introduction The Marsh Collection Society, a non-profit organization, is based on the historical collection ofJohn Marsh and his sister Helen, owners and operators ofthe Amherstburg Echo for over 50 years. They founded the Marsh Collection Society in 1983 withthe intent thata 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 andother items relating to the Town of Amherstburg, the Lower Detroit River district and the Great Lakes. The collection also contains genealogical materials and reference books. Donations of relevant items are accepted. Alarge part ofthe Marsh Collection isbooks, 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" columns and other relevant articles which appeared regularly inthe newspaper from its first issue inNovember, 1874. The Echo is still inpublication today, having operated continuously for 127 years, and occupies the building constructed for the Echo in 1915. Echo Soundings will bepublished quarterly bythe Marsh Collection Society in the hope that residents ofAmherstburg and other Great Lakes communities will read about and enjoy the rich marine history of their town.