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Author : Charles E. Herdendorf
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (297 download)
Download or read book The First Half Century of Merchant Steam Vessels on the Great Lakes written by Charles E. Herdendorf and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Mark L. Thompson
Publisher : Wayne State University Press
ISBN 13 : 0814338356
Total Pages : 411 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (143 download)
Download or read book Steamboats and Sailors of the Great Lakes written by Mark L. Thompson and published by Wayne State University Press. This book was released on 2017-12-01 with total page 411 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Steamboats and Sailors of the Great Lakestraces the evolution of the Great Lakes shipping industry over the last three centuries. The Great Lakes shipping industry can trace its lineage to 1679 with the launching on Lake Erie of the Griffon, a sixty-foot galley weighing nearly fifty tons. Built by LaSalle, a French explorer who had been commissioned to search for a passage through North America to China, it was the first sailing ship to operate on the upper lakes, signaling the dawn of the Great Lakes shipping industry as we know it today. Steamboats and Sailors of the Great Lakes is the most thorough and factual study of the Great Lakes shipping industry written this century. Author Mark L. Thompson tells the fascinating story of the world's most efficient bulk transportation system, describing the Great Lakes freighters, the cargoes of the great ships ,and the men and women who have served as crew. He documents the dramatic changes that have taken places in the industry and looks at the critical role that Great Lakes shipping plays in the economic well-being of the U.S. and Canada, despite the fact tat the size of the fleet and the amount of cargo carried have declined dramatically in recent years. Spanning more than three centuries, from LaSalle's voyage in 1679, through 1975 with the mysterious sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald, to life aboard today's thousand-foot behemoths, this important volume documents the evolution of the industry through its "Golden Age" at the end of the nineteenth century to the present, with a downsized U.S. fleet that numbers fewer than seventy vessels.
Author : Chauncey Mitchell Depew
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 478 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book 1795-1895. One Hundred Years of American Commerce ... written by Chauncey Mitchell Depew and published by . This book was released on 1895 with total page 478 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Chauncey Mitchell Depew
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 928 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (117 download)
Download or read book One Hundred Years of American Commerce written by Chauncey Mitchell Depew and published by . This book was released on 1895 with total page 928 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Ch. M. Depew
Publisher : Рипол Классик
ISBN 13 : 5874367624
Total Pages : 467 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (743 download)
Download or read book 1795-1895. One Hundred Years of American Commerce written by Ch. M. Depew and published by Рипол Классик. This book was released on with total page 467 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : John Odin Jensen
Publisher : Wisconsin Historical Society
ISBN 13 : 0870209035
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (72 download)
Download or read book Stories from the Wreckage written by John Odin Jensen and published by Wisconsin Historical Society. This book was released on 2019-04-19 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every shipwreck has a story that extends far beyond its tragic end. The dramatic tales of disaster, heroism, and folly become even more compelling when viewed as junction points in history—connecting to stories about the frontier, the environment, immigration, politics, technology, and industry. In Stories from the Wreckage, John Odin Jensen examines a selection of Great Lakes shipwrecks of the wooden age for a deeper dive into this transformative chapter of maritime history. He mines the archeological evidence and historic record to show how their tragic ends fit in with the larger narrative of Midwestern history. Featuring the underwater photography of maritime archeologist Tamara Thomsen, this vibrant volume is a must-have for shipping enthusiasts as well as anyone interested in the power of water to shape history.
Author : James P. Barry
Publisher : Thunder Bay Press Michigan
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 276 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Ships of the Great Lakes written by James P. Barry and published by Thunder Bay Press Michigan. This book was released on 1973-06 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the Indian canoe to the largest ships, this fascinating book carries the reader through three centuries of marine growth and adventure on the Great Lakes. A classic long out of print, the volume is now available in this revised and expanded edition, which portrays the sweep of history on the Great Lakes through story and illustration. The fur trade, naval battles, the rise and fall of the great passenger ships, and the development of huge cargo carriers are portrayed in vivid detail. The history of the Great Lakes is seen through the eyes of the courageous men who sailed the Lakes as well as through the sharp eyes of travelers such as Margaret Fuller and Charles Dickens. The text, historic drawings and photos portray every vessel and event of importance in 300 years of ships and men on the Great Lakes.
Author : Fred W. Dutton
Publisher : Wayne State University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780814322611
Total Pages : 180 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (226 download)
Download or read book Life on the Great Lakes written by Fred W. Dutton and published by Wayne State University Press. This book was released on 1991 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fred Dutton's story tells of the time before the gyro when ships were steered by magnetic compass and men had to estimate the degree of error in navigational calculations. Dutton recounts the terror of ships meeting and passing in the fog and the subtleties of handling ships at the docks. Serving under many captains on a dozen and a half vessels, he spices his account with profiles of ships' officers and crew and with details of deckhand work. Life on the Great Lakes provides a concentration of information that otherwise would need to be assembled in fragments from a hundred sources. Historians, folklore buffs, and ship lovers will discover details of vessel operation usually available only in the dialogue of a passing generation of very elderly sailors.
Author : Raymond A. Bawal
Publisher : Inland Expressions
ISBN 13 : 0981815723
Total Pages : 117 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (818 download)
Download or read book Twilight of the Great Lakes Steamer written by Raymond A. Bawal and published by Inland Expressions. This book was released on 2009 with total page 117 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Once the mainstay of the Great Lakes fleet, steam powered freighters are now in the twilight of their era on the inland seas. Once numbering in the hundreds, this class is now represented by only twenty active carriers as of the end of the 2008 shipping season. They range from the ST. MARYS CHALLENGER built in 1906, with over 100 years of steadfast service, to the last steam powered freighter constructed on the lakes, the CANADIAN LEADER, built in 1967. Individual histories are given for each vessel providing details of previous and current operations. These steamers encompass a variety of carrier types, including cement carriers, straight deckers, and self-unloaders. Included are numerous never before published photographs, portraying these vessels in both previous and current operations.
Author : Joel Stone
Publisher : University of Michigan Press
ISBN 13 : 0472028316
Total Pages : 297 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (72 download)
Download or read book Floating Palaces of the Great Lakes written by Joel Stone and published by University of Michigan Press. This book was released on 2015-06-30 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Through much of the nineteenth century, steam-powered ships provided one of the most reliable and comfortable transportation options in the United States, becoming a critical partner in railroad expansion and the heart of a thriving recreation industry. The aesthetic, structural, and commercial peak of the steamboat era occurred on the Great Lakes, where palatial ships created memories and livelihoods for millions while carrying passengers between the region’s major industrial ports of Chicago, Milwaukee, Detroit, Cleveland, Buffalo, and Toronto. By the mid-twentieth century, the industry was in steep decline, and today North America’s rich and entertaining steamboat heritage has been largely forgotten. In Floating Palaces of the Great Lakes, Joel Stone revisits this important era of maritime history, packed with elegance and adventure, politics and wealth, triumph and tragedy. This story of Great Lakes travelers and the beautiful floating palaces they engendered will engage historians and history buffs alike, as well as genealogists, regionalists, and researchers.
Author : George D. Jepson
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1493077643
Total Pages : 199 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (93 download)
Download or read book Sailing the Sweetwater Seas written by George D. Jepson and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2023-12-15 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Great Lakes were America’s first superhighway before railroad lines and roads arrived in the late nineteenth century. This book tells the story of the ships and boats on which the United States, barely decades old, moved to the country’s middle and beyond, established a robust industrial base, and became a world power, despite enduring a bloody Civil War. The “five sisters,” as the Great Lakes came to be called, would connect America’s far-reaching regions in the century ahead, carrying streams of Irish, German, and Scandinavian settlers to new lives, as the young nation expanded west. Initially, schooner fleets delivered passengers and goods to settlements along the lakes, including Chicago, Milwaukee, and Green Bay, and returned east with grain, lumber, and iron ore. Steam-driven vessels, including the lavish “palace” passenger steamers, followed, along with those specially designed to carry coal, grain, and iron ore. The era also produced a flourishing shipbuilding industry and saw recreational boating advance. In text and photographs, this book tells the story of a bygone era, of mariners and Mackinaw Boats, schooners and steamboats, all helping to advance the young nation westward.
Author : James Oliver Curwood
Publisher : Good Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (66 download)
Download or read book The Great Lakes. The Vessels That Plough Them written by James Oliver Curwood and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-10-25 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 'The Great Lakes: The Vessels That Plough Them', James Oliver Curwood delves into the historic significance and modern operations of the Great Lakes through the lens of the vessels that navigate these vast waters. Curwood's meticulous research and descriptive prose bring to life the importance of the Great Lakes in North American trade and transportation. His vivid writing style immerses the reader in the daily lives of those who work aboard these ships, offering a unique perspective on the maritime industry in the early 20th century. This book serves as a valuable resource for understanding the crucial role the Great Lakes have played in shaping the cultural and economic landscape of the United States and Canada. It is a must-read for anyone interested in maritime history or the Great Lakes region. James Oliver Curwood, a prolific writer and avid outdoorsman, showcases his expertise in this comprehensive exploration of the vessels that navigate the Great Lakes. His passion for nature and adventure shines through in his detailed accounts of the ships that traverse these treacherous waters. Curwood's firsthand experiences and deep knowledge of the subject matter make 'The Great Lakes: The Vessels That Plough Them' an engaging and informative read for both casual readers and scholars alike. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking to gain a deeper understanding of the historical significance of the Great Lakes and the brave souls who sail them.
Author : Mark L. Thompson
Publisher : Wayne State University Press
ISBN 13 : 0814343376
Total Pages : 481 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (143 download)
Download or read book Queen of the Lakes written by Mark L. Thompson and published by Wayne State University Press. This book was released on 2017-12-01 with total page 481 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Queen of the Lakes is a Great Lake Books publication.
Author : United States. Merchant Marine Council
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 380 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)
Download or read book Proceedings of the Merchant Marine Council written by United States. Merchant Marine Council and published by . This book was released on 1966 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Marine Historical Society of Detroit
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 432 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Great Lakes Ships We Remember written by Marine Historical Society of Detroit and published by . This book was released on 1984 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Eric Hirsimaki
Publisher : MSU Press
ISBN 13 : 1609177142
Total Pages : 696 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Sail, Steam, and Diesel written by Eric Hirsimaki and published by MSU Press. This book was released on 2024-04-01 with total page 696 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Water transportation has played a key role in the Great Lakes region’s settlement and economic growth, from providing entry into the new lake states to offering cheap transportation for the goods they produced. There are numerous tales surrounding the Great Lakes shipping trade, but few storytellers have addressed the factors that influenced the use, design, and evolution of the ships that sailed the inland seas. Sail, Steam, and Diesel: Moving Cargo on the Great Lakes provides a comprehensive overview of the evolution of Great Lakes ships over the centuries, from small birch-bark canoes originally used in the region to the massive thousand-footers of today. The author also looks at the economics of vessel operation in the context of the expanding scope of the shipping industry, which was crucial in catapulting America into becoming an industrial juggernaut. The captains of industry and the sailors whose labor propelled the trade populate this account, which also offers solemn acknowledgment of the high cost paid in both lost ships and lives. Although they might not realize it, millions of Americans have owed their livelihoods to the Great Lakes boats, and this volume is an excellent way to recognize the importance of this regional industry.
Author : Jonathan Kinghorn
Publisher : McFarland
ISBN 13 : 0786488425
Total Pages : 318 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (864 download)
Download or read book The Atlantic Transport Line, 1881-1931 written by Jonathan Kinghorn and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2012-01-27 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1881, the dynamic Baltimorean Bernard N. Baker established the Atlantic Transport Line, an American-owned but British-operated steamship company with service from London to New York that became famous for shipping expensive livestock and for carrying only first-class passengers. Although moderately sized, the company remained a significant presence in international shipping until World War I caused major business disruptions, followed by changed priorities during peacetime. Finally, the Great Depression led to its closure. This volume chronicles the history of the line and its absorption into J.P. Morgan's gargantuan and ill-conceived International Mercantile Marine Company against the background of efforts to revive the American mercantile marine. Descriptions of life on board Atlantic Transport Line vessels, individual histories of every vessel owned by the line, and biographies of key figures associated with the company make this the most complete account of this important player in the history of American trade.
