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- A chapter of Sault Ste. Marie and international shipping history closed quietly this morning when the freighters Mancox and Manzzutti were towed from port on their last trip. The two little ships areA chapter of Sault Ste. Marie and international shipping history closed quietly …
- THE SCHOONER MIDDLESEX. - The captain and crew of the schr Middlesex, lost on the Atlantic with a cargo of deals, have arrived home. The accident was caused by the oakum working out of a seam duringTHE SCHOONER MIDDLESEX. - The captain and crew of the schr Middlesex, …
- THE FALCON. - In regard to the schr Falcon, which was lost at Chicago on Thursday, the Times says: The Falcon has been in the lumber trade for some twelve years, plying between this port and all poinTHE FALCON. - In regard to the schr Falcon, which was lost …
- THE ST. CLAIR CANAL. - The following regulations for the government of vessels passing through the St. Clair Flats Canal are established by authority of the Secretary of War as necessary for the propTHE ST. CLAIR CANAL. - The following regulations for the government of …
- The steamer H. W. Williams was launched Thursday from the Allmendinger yards.The steamer H. W. Williams was launched Thursday from the Allmendinger yards.
- The schooner Elizabeth Day capsized in Lake Michigan off Pyramid point Wednesday night during a storm and is a total loss. The crew of four men left the schooner just before it went over and succeedeThe schooner Elizabeth Day capsized in Lake Michigan off Pyramid point Wednesday …
- "C. McNeil" was Cornelius McNeil; his wife's name was Priscilla. The Napier mentioned in the article was Jack Napier, a brother to Nelson W. Napier of "Alpena" wreck fame. Jack was killed when he fir"C. McNeil" was Cornelius McNeil; his wife's name was Priscilla. The Napier …
- Muskegon, Mich., April 22 - It is believed the little passenger steamer R. I. Gordon of South Haven has been lost in Lake Michigan. The Gordon was in Muskegon for the purpose of getting a supply of cMuskegon, Mich., April 22 - It is believed the little passenger steamer …
- A description of the Graham & Morton Transportation Company's new steamer Lora, which is now receiving her first cargo of freight for Chicago, will be interesting to many of our readers. This fine prA description of the Graham & Morton Transportation Company's new steamer Lora, …
- Completed. The well-known Graham & Morton Transportation Company have their line of new boats completed, and in active service, their last steamer commencing her regular trips last week. The CompanyCompleted. The well-known Graham & Morton Transportation Company have their line of …
- The schooner Fortune Trial, which was in this port during the late blow, was struck by a squall some eighteen miles north of South Haven Thursday, and capsized. Her captain and a seaman were saved byThe schooner Fortune Trial, which was in this port during the late …
- The Milwaukee Sentinel says: "The propeller Michigan, Capt. Prindeville, arrived Friday from Grand Haven. Captain Prindeville says in regard to the accident to the propeller G. J. Truesdell, mentioneThe Milwaukee Sentinel says: "The propeller Michigan, Capt. Prindeville, arrived Friday from …
- A correspondent of the Inter Ocean, writing from Frankfort, Mich., under date of Aug. 10th, says: The first vessel that ever loaded on the Atlantic seaboard for the great lakes was the schooner ThomaA correspondent of the Inter Ocean, writing from Frankfort, Mich., under date …
- THE OLDEST VESSEL. - The schooner Harriet Ross, at present owned in Detroit, is unquestionably the oldest vessel on the lakes. She was in commission prior to the war of 1812, and formed one of CommodTHE OLDEST VESSEL. - The schooner Harriet Ross, at present owned in …
- ANOTHER STEAMBOAT. - Capt. S. B. Grummond has added another vessel to his already large fleet. The new craft is a side-wheel steamboat, one of the largest of its kind ever on Western waters. She hasANOTHER STEAMBOAT. - Capt. S. B. Grummond has added another vessel to …
- The Graham & Morton Transportation company suffered another severe loss by fire at an early hour this morning when their popular propeller, City of Louisville, was burned nearly to the water's edge.The Graham & Morton Transportation company suffered another severe loss by fire …
- Singular Phenomenon - The following extraordinary account was communicated to the editor of the Cobourg Star by Mr. Thomson Miller of the Grafton steam mills in a letter dated Jan. 9, 1847. The editoSingular Phenomenon - The following extraordinary account was communicated to the editor …
- Wire-Rigged Vessels. - Capt. Robert Gaskin, an old pioneer of the lakes, and general agent for the late improved fit-out for vessels known as the wire standing gear, has been in this city for severalWire-Rigged Vessels. - Capt. Robert Gaskin, an old pioneer of the lakes, …
- The schooner Fur Trader which arrived here on the 28th ult. states that she fell in with the wreck of the Wave five miles from Kalamazoo. The Fur Trader also discovered the wreck of another vessel, aThe schooner Fur Trader which arrived here on the 28th ult. states …
- Detroit, Mich., Sept. 23 - The $50,000 lake steamer Alexander Nimmick, of Cleveland, O., was wrecked Saturday night on the bleak southern shore of Lake Superior, 13 miles west of White Fish point. NoDetroit, Mich., Sept. 23 - The $50,000 lake steamer Alexander Nimmick, of …
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