Maritime History of the Great Lakes

First Arrival From Chicago

Publication
Rochester Daily Democrat (Rochester, NY), 8 May 1848, p. 2, column 1
Description
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FIRST ARRIVAL FROM CHICAGO.-- The Propeller Ontario, which left here on the 12th of April, for Chicago, was in the gale of Tuesday night, on Lake Erie, when some fifteen vessels were driven ashore. She was also in the severe gale which followed, on Lake Michigan.--Notwithstanding these adverse winds and severe weather, she returned on Saturday, with 10,500 bushels of wheat from Chicago.

Media Type
Newspaper
Text
Item Type
Clippings
Date of Publication
8 May 1848
Subject(s)
Ontario (Propeller)
Language of Item
English
Geographic Coverage
  • Chicago
    Illinois, United States
    Latitude: 41.85003 Longitude: -87.65005
  • Rochester
    New York, United States
    Latitude: 43.15478 Longitude: -77.61556
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First Arrival From Chicago