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- Salad For Saturday "I delight in telling what I think - I shall go on just as before, seeing whatever I can, and telling what I see." - Emerson I never tire of talking of sailors and I am sure <nameSalad For Saturday "I delight in telling what I think - I …
- Toronto Telegram (Toronto, ON), February 20, 1932 SCHOONER DAYS XXXV JANUARY PASSAGE of the ELLA MURTON Talk of the time Capt. John Williams fitted out the Speedwell in February and ...Toronto Telegram (Toronto, ON), February 20, 1932 SCHOONER DAYS XXXV JANUARY PASSAGE of the ELLA MURTON Talk of the …
- Snider, C. H. J., Toronto Telegram, January 6, 1951 New Year Passage Schooner Days CMLXXXV by C. H. J. Snider CAPT. TOM DONNELLY, head of the Donnelly Wrecking Co , and Capt. John Saunders, master mariner, jointly owned the white ...Snider, C. H. J., Toronto Telegram, January 6, 1951 New Year Passage Schooner Days CMLXXXV by C. H. J. Snider CAPT. …
- The schooner " Rough and Ready ," of Cleveland , came in collision with the steamer Constellation on Thursday and sunk. At first it was supposed to be the schr. of ...The schooner " Rough and Ready ," of Cleveland , came in …
- A Mirage. - At about six o'clock last evening a magnificent sight attracted our attention. The peculiar state of the atmosphere caused a refraction which presented the Canada Shore, which seemed butA Mirage. - At about six o'clock last evening a magnificent sight …
- Went Ashore. - An unfortunate marine disaster occurred just off our harbor on Wednesday night. Quite a strong north west wind had sprung up that afternoon, and about eight o'clock the schooner CommerWent Ashore. - An unfortunate marine disaster occurred just off our harbor …
- Salad For Saturday "I delight in telling what I think - and I shall go on just as before, seeing whatever I can, and telling what I see." -Emerson "Thou little knowest What he can ...Salad For Saturday "I delight in telling what I think - and …
- In effect, this meant that small inland freighters and passenger vessels had to be licensed, registered and inspected if they were used on any waters connected with the lakes by navigation routes, siIn effect, this meant that small inland freighters and passenger vessels had …
- Early Lake History - The Detroit Post has been gathering scraps of lake history, from which we take the following: "On Lake Ontario , previous to 1797 and during that year, the following ...Early Lake History - The Detroit Post has been gathering scraps of …
- Cortland Democrat (Cortland, NY), Aug. 13, 1937 Southern Central's Little 'Jimmies' Took Vast Quantity of Coal to Lake Rails have been removed from the Lehigh Valley 's coal trestle at North Fair haven , and the trestle has ...Cortland Democrat (Cortland, NY), Aug. 13, 1937 Southern Central's Little 'Jimmies' Took Vast Quantity of Coal to Lake Rails …
- Northern Transportation Co. apparently made its arrangements, as it continued to operate on Lake Ontario in 1871 and finally folded about 1875.Northern Transportation Co. apparently made its arrangements, as it continued to operate …
- Colliding On Lake Ontario The Schooner Sweepstakes Strikes the Schooner Gazelle Twenty Miles off Oswego - Both Much Damaged - The Crew of the Gazelle Ask to be Taken Off, But Probably are Safe. The sColliding On Lake Ontario The Schooner Sweepstakes Strikes the Schooner Gazelle Twenty …
- In 1886-1887, Clark Morrison, the editor of the Oswego Palladium, wrote an interesting series of articles on maritime life. The ones that are readable will be reproduced. Unfortunately, when the newsIn 1886-1887, Clark Morrison, the editor of the Oswego Palladium, wrote an …
- Another New Vessel Another new vessel, adding one more to Oswego's fleet, arrive in port Saturday night, on her maiden trip, with a cargo of wheat from Milwaukee, and since that time has been scannedAnother New Vessel Another new vessel, adding one more to Oswego's fleet, …
- Oswego vs. Philadelphia. - There are various opinions and a good deal of discussion has taken place of late, to the respective powers and merits of the Philadelphia propeller wheel now used on all buOswego vs. Philadelphia. - There are various opinions and a good deal …
- Dry Docks, Lifting Locks, and Canal Boat Railways. - The new Dry Dock commenced last season by Mr. Miller, in the Cove, is now completed and ready for business. Mr. Miller has associated himself in tDry Docks, Lifting Locks, and Canal Boat Railways. - The new Dry …
- A Card. - Mr. James A. Baker, proprietor of the Marine Railway and Ship-yard, West Oswego, wishes to give notice to his patrons and friends, that the Marine Railway and Canal Railway connected therewA Card. - Mr. James A. Baker, proprietor of the Marine Railway …
- Reminiscences. - The Syracuse Standard prints a letter from Hon. Thos. Richmond, of Chicago, formerly of Salina, in which he gives some interesting reminiscences of early pioneer life in this part ofReminiscences. - The Syracuse Standard prints a letter from Hon. Thos. Richmond, …
- Abandoned Schooner. - Yesterday forenoon the schooner Mary O'Gorman was seen drifting past this port dismasted and apparently abandoned. Along in the forenoon, O. H. Brown, Esq., got a couple of tugsAbandoned Schooner. - Yesterday forenoon the schooner Mary O'Gorman was seen drifting …
- Articles From The Schooner "Volunteer." - The schooner Volunteer, which went ashore near Port Ontario several days ago, was got off yesterday and towed by the tug Crusader to Goble & Macfarlane's dryArticles From The Schooner "Volunteer." - The schooner Volunteer, which went ashore …
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