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- Door County Advocate (Sturgeon Bay, WI), 7 Oct 1899, p. 1, column 1 Dry Dock and Shipyard Notes. A force of men are engaged in the work of reconstructing the scow Kellogg. This craft will not be ready for service until next spring. The steamer Edward Buckley was floaDoor County Advocate (Sturgeon Bay, WI), 7 Oct 1899, p. 1, column 1 Dry Dock and Shipyard Notes. A force of men are engaged in …
- Among our callers during the week was Capt. Chas. Gnewuch, owner and master of the steamer Buckley. Capt. Gnewuch, who is a resident of Manistee, Mich., has been sailing the lakes since he was sixteeAmong our callers during the week was Capt. Chas. Gnewuch, owner and …
- Door County Advocate (Sturgeon Bay, WI), 20 Jun 1907, p. 1, column 1 GATHERED IN THE LOCAL HARBOR The tug George Nelson was given a fresh coat of paint within the week. Likewise the tug Edw. Watkins. The steambarge l. N. Foster and consort Oak Leaf cleared Saturday evDoor County Advocate (Sturgeon Bay, WI), 20 Jun 1907, p. 1, column 1 GATHERED IN THE LOCAL HARBOR The tug George Nelson was given a …
- Door County Advocate (Sturgeon Bay, WI), 30 Jul 1908, p. 1, column 1 Port of Menominee. A big cargo of soft coal was brought in from below during the past week for the Menominee Sugar Co. The service maintained between this port and Sturgeon Bay by the steamers SailorDoor County Advocate (Sturgeon Bay, WI), 30 Jul 1908, p. 1, column 1 Port of Menominee. A big cargo of soft coal was brought in …
- Door County Advocate (Sturgeon Bay, WI), 15 Oct 1908, p. 1, column 1-2 GLEANED IN THE LOCAL HARBOR. The steambarge I. N .Foster was held in port Saturday by the southerly gale. The government pile driver has been transferred from Algoma to Manitowoc. A southerly blow swDoor County Advocate (Sturgeon Bay, WI), 15 Oct 1908, p. 1, column 1-2 GLEANED IN THE LOCAL HARBOR. The steambarge I. N .Foster was held …
- Capt. Chas. Gnewuch was last week compelled to give up the command of the steambarge Edward Buckley on account of illness and the boat is in charge of Capt. Peter Marsh. Capt. Gnewuch was taken to hiCapt. Chas. Gnewuch was last week compelled to give up the command …
- Sturgeon Bay Advocate (Sturgeon Bay, WI), 22 Apr 1915, p. 7, column 1-2 GENERAL MARINE ITEMS. The first boat of the Mutual Transit Co. to leave Buffalo for Green Bay will sail the first of next week, and it is scheduled to arrive at her destination along about May 1. TheSturgeon Bay Advocate (Sturgeon Bay, WI), 22 Apr 1915, p. 7, column 1-2 GENERAL MARINE ITEMS. The first boat of the Mutual Transit Co. to …
- Engineer Elmer Long on Monday took his departure for Sheboygan, where he went aboard the steambarge Buckley, as assistant engineer. Geo. Simon, Frank Madden and Henry Searth, were to follow in a fewEngineer Elmer Long on Monday took his departure for Sheboygan, where he …
- Door County Advocate (Sturgeon Bay, WI), 17 Mar 1922, p. 5, column 2 Work At Smith Yard Work On Steamer Skater and Other Craft Nearing Completion--Will Be Ready Opening Navigation The yards of the Leathem D. Smith Dock Company has been the busiest place in the city duDoor County Advocate (Sturgeon Bay, WI), 17 Mar 1922, p. 5, column 2 Work At Smith Yard Work On Steamer Skater and Other Craft Nearing …
- Door County Democrat (Sturgeon Bay, WI), 30 Aug 1902, p. 4, column 4 JACKSON HARBOR. ... About two years ago the Buckley & Douglas Lumber Co. of Manistee, Mich. lost a large raft of sawlogs near here and they came to our shore. These logs are now being picked up and sDoor County Democrat (Sturgeon Bay, WI), 30 Aug 1902, p. 4, column 4 JACKSON HARBOR. ... About two years ago the Buckley & Douglas Lumber …
- Door County Advocate (Sturgeon Bay, WI), 30 Dec 1909, p. 1, column 1-2 GLEANED IN THE LOCAL HARBOR. Ice extends from the mouth of this bay out into Green bay as far as the eye can reach. The L.T.P.A. will hold a meeting tomorrow (Friday) night and all members are requesDoor County Advocate (Sturgeon Bay, WI), 30 Dec 1909, p. 1, column 1-2 GLEANED IN THE LOCAL HARBOR. Ice extends from the mouth of this …
- Door County Democrat (Sturgeon Bay, WI), 11 May 1917, p. 8, column 2 WORK AT THE SHIPYARD MEN GET ANOTHER SUBSTANTIAL RAISE THIS WEEK. Men, and Lots of Them, Wanted at Once--Shipyard Busiest Place in Town. Another raise in wages has gone in effect at the Rieboldt & WoDoor County Democrat (Sturgeon Bay, WI), 11 May 1917, p. 8, column 2 WORK AT THE SHIPYARD MEN GET ANOTHER SUBSTANTIAL RAISE THIS WEEK. Men, …
- Door County Advocate (Sturgeon Bay, WI), 12 May 1922, p. 5, column 3 Purchased the Buckley The steamer Edw. Buckley, owned by the National Transit Co. of Marinette, and which wintered at the Smith Dock Company's yard in this city, was sold Monday to C. E. Milliard,Door County Advocate (Sturgeon Bay, WI), 12 May 1922, p. 5, column 3 Purchased the Buckley The steamer Edw. Buckley, owned by the National Transit …
- Door County Advocate (Sturgeon Bay, WI), 6 Aug 1920, p. 8, column 1 General Marine News Captain Grant Minor recently went mate on the carrier Hennepin while Captain Dave Ramage made a trip East as wheelsman on the tug Camel. Arthur Holmes returned during the week, haDoor County Advocate (Sturgeon Bay, WI), 6 Aug 1920, p. 8, column 1 General Marine News Captain Grant Minor recently went mate on the carrier …
- Sturgeon Bay Advocate (Sturgeon Bay, WI), 18 Dec 1913, p. 1, column 1-2 The WILLIAM D. CRAWFORD was the steamer ordered by the Virginia Steamship Company. The WILIAM H. DONNER was the steamer order by the Mahoning Steamship Company from Great Lakes Engineering and builtSturgeon Bay Advocate (Sturgeon Bay, WI), 18 Dec 1913, p. 1, column 1-2 The WILLIAM D. CRAWFORD was the steamer ordered by the Virginia Steamship …
- Local Marine. The barge Swift, owned by the Nessen Lumber Co., has been laid up at the Sturgeon Bay Dry Dock. Considerable new work will be done on the craft consisting of a new stern and a general oLocal Marine. The barge Swift, owned by the Nessen Lumber Co., has …
- Local Marine. The Washington Island ferry boat Welcome is due here for a docking at the Sturgeon Bay Ship Yard.Local Marine. The Washington Island ferry boat Welcome is due here for …
- Sch. Joses' Rebuild Finished. The rebuild of the schooner Joses will be completed the end of this week or early next, the craft being now in the hands of calkers. She was fitted out with a new foremaSch. Joses' Rebuild Finished. The rebuild of the schooner Joses will be …
- Tug Bruce Burns. The tug Bruce of Ford River caught fire at Escanaba Wednesday and now lies at the bottom. The craft was moored at Reiss Coal Company's dock when fire started around the boiler. The fTug Bruce Burns. The tug Bruce of Ford River caught fire at …
- Around the Chain of Lakes. Contractor Wm. H. Gillen completed his work at the north harbor pier, Milwaukee, Saturday afternoon, several days before the time allowed him. His force has been at work onAround the Chain of Lakes. Contractor Wm. H. Gillen completed his work …
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