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mapsontheweb · 11 months
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The Welland Canal, that allows the ships to skip the Niagara Falls.
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if-you-fan-a-fire · 1 year
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“'KICK' HAD GONE OUT OF DYNAMITE,” Kingston Whig-Standard. February 24, 1933. Page 1. ---- Sticks Found at Welland Canal Likely Stolen and Buried in Rocks ---- ST. CATHARINES, Feb. 24 - Test at the laboratory at Queenston quarries of the dynamite discovered yesterday near the Welland Canal showed that most of the "kick" had gone out of the sticks through age and exposure to weather. Thirteen sticks unaccounted for are believed to have been found in granular condition by boys and scattered about the grass and rocks.
The box holding yesterday's find shows this dynamite was of a lot used many months ago. It had apparently been stolen from one or several contracting companies, left buried in the rocks and forgotten or left behind by thieves.
Chief Harold said today so far as he is concerned the case is closed.
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vox-anglosphere · 2 years
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The Welland Canal winding peacefully through St Catharine's in 1871
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rabbitcruiser · 1 year
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First Welland Canal opened for a trial run on November 30, 1829, five years to the day from the ground breaking.  
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tinasbloguniverse · 3 months
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Ship Entering The Welland Canal From Lake Erie
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pwlanier · 1 year
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Today in Great Lakes shipping history. December 28th.
2022: Ice is becoming more of a problem every hour these days.
Vessels in the Welland Canal and St. Lawrence Seaway locks are also encountering late December ice. Heavy ice at Port Colborne is causing problems, with tug Vac trying to flush ice between each lockage though Lock 8. The process is leading to about an hour between downbound transits.
Ice cover has been growing quickly in Duluth-Superior, thanks to a run of sub-zero weather, though vessels are still moving there without much difficulty thanks to tug and icebreaker assistance.
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gotyouanyway · 9 months
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reminds me of when we were sailing through the welland canal and had just gone through a rly gruelling lock and had a bit of a wait before the next one so everyone collapsed on deck and had a nap in the sun.. definitely my favourite group nap experience to date
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aryburn-trains · 10 months
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VIA train 181, running from Toronto ON to Buffalo NY, has just passed under the Welland Canal (out of Welland, the Welland County Speedway is visible in the background). Power today is the usual Budd RDC cars, a former CP Rail RDC-2 and RDC-3 still in action red colours (possibly 9115 and 9021), both maintained by CP out of CP's John Street Roundhouse for VIA (as opposed to the dozens of VIA RDC's maintained out of CN's Spadina Roundhouse). This train, formerly a TH&B train run with CP equipment, continued to run into the VIA era until its last run on April 26th 1981, a day before Amtrak introduced the Maple Leaf. The Budds ran on the CN Oakville Sub (CP running rights) from Toronto to Hamilton, TH&B Welland Sub from Hamilton to Welland, and Conrail CASO Sub from Welland to Buffalo, using CP Rail (Toronto to Kinnear), TH&B (Kinnear to Welland) and Conrail (Welland to Buffalo) crews for each leg of the journey. September 4, 1980
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firstwavestuff · 11 months
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The Inn at Lock Seven
Located in the heart of the Niagara Peninsula, the award-winning Inn at Lock Seven offers a special blend of world charm and the comfort of modern conveniences. Independently owned and operated for more than three decades, the charming Inn provides guests with a choice of twenty-four spacious rooms, each of which overlooks the Welland Canal. Call 905.227.6177 https://innatlock7.com 
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thecanadiandiary · 2 months
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3 Canal Bank Street
Welland, 773 - Lincoln/Crowland
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thatpicitook · 2 months
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Another photo where it could be hard to tell what direction the ship is going (although the lack of wake might give it away).
Watching this ship come in was interesting because it's a lot more cubic than most. Apparently they wanted it to fit as much through the locks at the Welland Canal as possible so they made it a lot more cubic than most.
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ontariobusiness · 5 months
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The Industrial Alchemist: St. Catharines' Premier Metal Supplier
In St. Catharines, where the hum of manufacturing melds with the echoes of a bustling economy, metal suppliers are not just vendors but visionaries. These purveyors of the fundamental elements of industry are as much a part of the city's lifeblood as the Welland Canal is to its history. With meticulous precision and unwavering dedication, the leading metal supplier in St. Catharines offers more than just resources—they offer the building blocks of innovation.
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Metal suppliers in this dynamic city are renowned for their comprehensive array of products, catering to a myriad of industries from automotive to artisanal metalworks. They stand at the crossroads of tradition and technology, providing classic raw materials like steel and aluminum, alongside specialized metals like titanium and nickel alloys. Such diversity ensures that every project—be it a grand architectural undertaking or a fine piece of jewelry—has access to the optimal material.
What sets St. Catharines' metal supplier apart is their commitment to a customer-centric approach. They don't merely distribute metals; they craft solutions tailored to each client's unique needs. The supplier's expert team advises on the best materials for specific applications, considering factors like durability, corrosion resistance, and structural integrity. This partnership between supplier and client is the forge upon which the success of local projects is hammered out.
The metal supplier's role in St. Catharines goes beyond provision and extends into education and sustainability. They lead the charge in promoting recycled metal usage, advocating for environmentally responsible manufacturing practices. In a time where green initiatives are paramount, they demonstrate that economic progress and ecological stewardship can go hand in hand.
St. Catharines' metal supplier does not simply keep pace with the city's industrial rhythm; they set the tempo. With a keen understanding of market trends and an eye towards the future, they are the cornerstone for businesses, ensuring a steady and reliable flow of quality materials. Their contributions are a testament to the idea that the strength of a city's industry is forged in the quality and reliability of its foundational supplies.
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if-you-fan-a-fire · 2 years
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“Garden Island Once Scene of Busy Shipbuilding Industry,” Kingston Whig-Standard. March 25, 1942. Page 2. ---- Garden Island Vessels Plied High Seas Of World --- By FRED PENSE (Staff Reporter) Ships which sailed the high seas, as well as the lakes and rivers during the past century, were built at Garden Island. Few men now engaged in making ships here to meet the enemy in battle realize that over 100 years ago a shipbuilding industry was established at Garden Island and it continued to operate until shortly before the start of the First Great War. 
John Calvin, son of the late Hiram Calvin, who for years was identified with the Calvin Company, which conducted the thriving industry on Garden Island, told The Whig-Standard some of the happenings he could well remember. He told this reporter he could recall schooners being built at Garden Island and later steamboats, tow-barges and tugs “It used to be a very busy centre," he said, “especially in the wintertime; it was arranged that the men who sailed our boats during the season of navigation would be given employment in our shipyards in the wintertime and they certainly appreciated this. 
“The length, width and draught of the boats all depended upon the size of the Welland Canal, At first, these schooners were very small, as they could only be built of sufficient size to go through the locks. As the Welland Canal was enlarged the boats were made bigger and so on Our boats were mostly built for the timber trade and they used to sail up the lakes and bring the timber to Garden Island where it was put into rafts and taken to Quebec City,” he declared. 
Construction Varied “The construction of the boats all depended on where they were going to sail. If they were fresh water craft, steel spikes were used, but in the case of ocean going vessels, wooden tree nails had to be used, as the steel spikes would rust with the salt water. The boats were built of oak elm and pine oak being used for the hull above the water elm under the water and pine for the decks. 
“The sails were also made on Garden Island and in fact the building la now intact and may be seen from the’ ferry dock. Experts in the making of sail were constantly engaged by the Calvin Company," Mr Calvin said. 
“The launching ceremony can well be recalled, In those days, the ships used to be put Into the water stern first and as far as I can remember, there were no mishaps. I can recall some of the names of the schooners — they were the “Norway,” the “Sweden,” the “Denmark," etc. and they were all engaged in the lumber business. I also recall one mishap when one of our sailing vessels encountered a very severe gale on the lake and all the crew was lost but the ship was saved. It will never be known the reason for the crew leaving the schooner and taking to the life boat, but the schooner was later found intact, minus the crew and those men were never located. 
Old Boat Used “Some few years ago when I was in Halifax, I noticed one of our old boats, the “Ceylon" by name, being used as coal lighter, We sold her to the Montreal Transportation Company and it later was bought by other interests and taken to Halifax,” he said. 
“One of our schooners, the “Garden Island” by name was for many years engaged in the ocean going trade and in fact it sailed to all parts of the world. At least one trip was made by this sturdy schooner from Quebec with a load of timber which was taken to Great Britain. The boat was 175 feet long and was built so that it could go through the St. Lawrence Canal without a cargo. It was later sold to three Norwegians and after that I lost track of her. I remember my father going to the American ports and meeting this vessel when it returned from ocean voyages. 
“All that remains of the shipbuilding industry at Garden Island is happy memories and the sail loft, and a section of the old ways on which these vessels which became known in all parts of this Dominion had their beginning," Mr. Calvin recalled. Photo caption: Through the kindness of Mrs. Thomas White, whose husband is the gardener on Garden Island, The Whig-Standard is permitted to print this picture of a large sailing vessel, under construction many years ago at Garden Island. 
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newenglandsept2023 · 7 months
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Day 10, Thursday, Sept 14: Buffalo, NY, to Border to Fort Erie, Welland, Winona, Stoney Creek, and Toronto, Ontario. 216 kms.
I wake up early in Amherst. I'll be crossing the border today and want to miss traffic. I'll also be revisiting my old haunts where I grew up - the Niagara Fruit Belt and Escarpment areas, Winona, and Stoney Creek. When it comes to big city lights, I was a late bloomer.
To start, the town of Amherst is not high-end, but it's clean and pretty and perched on the east side of Buffalo, so I'll be riding through Buffalo to get to the border..
Buffalo is actually the 6th largest city in NY. In 1825, after its harbor was improved, Buffalo was selected as the terminus of the Erie Canal, which led to its incorporation in 1832. The canal stimulated its growth as the primary inland port between the Great Lakes and the Atlantic Ocean. Transshipment made Buffalo the world's largest grain port of that era. After the coming of railroads greatly reduced the canal's importance, the city became the second-largest railway hub (after Chicago). During the mid-19th century, Buffalo transitioned to manufacturing, which came to be dominated by steel production. Later, deindustrialization and the opening of the St. Lawrence Seaway saw the city's economy decline and diversify. It developed its service industries, such as health care, retail, tourism, logistics, and education,
I'm soon at the border where crossing is uneventful other than border crossings, and toll booths in general being a huge pain in the neck when you're on a motorcycle. There is just far too much fiddling with gloves, helmets, and pockets, all while holding up the bike.
Once across, I veer away from the QEW and head for Fort Erie, Welland, and Smithville along the top of the escarpment. It's pretty farm country made doubly familiar and comfortable by virtue of both having grown up here and being back in my own country.
It's been over a week since I treated myself to a real breakfast, so I stop in Welland for bacon and eggs. One of my favourite parts of these trips is bad breakfasts in small town diners.
I push on across the escarpment past Smithville and Grimsby to Winona. The view of Lake Ontario from the top of McNeilly Road, where I grew up, is a lot more built up than I grew up with, but still undeniably impressive.
I descend McNeilly Rd to Lacoma Drive at the foot of the escarpment where my parents and grandparents had a small fruit and vegetable farm. The "co" in "Lacoma Drive" comes from Cook. I grew up surrounded by apples, grapes, peaches, cherries, corn, raspberries, strawberries, plums, and greenhouses full of fresh tomatoes.
Not surprisingly, it's all gone now, replaced by corn, soy beans, and houses. What is a big surprise is my grandparents' house. It has been torn down and is being replaced by a monster home, whose owner I suppose wanted that Niagara Escarpment backdrop and Lake Ontario view.
I've seen enough. I press on to Mountview Gardens to visit my parents. Sighhh, as I've been aptly reminded today, time and tide wait for no one.
I have a quiet chat with my mom and dad and then climb back on my bike. It's been a pensive day, and it's time to start mentally preparing for Toronto traffic and to go home.
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The historic steamship passenger ship, the Keewatin, makes its way from Port McNichol which it has been moored for years while serving as a marine museum through the Welland Canal enroute to Hamilton on Lake Ontario where it will be refurbished. Once work is complete, the vessel will be towed to Kingston where it will become part of a exhibit and museum to highlight the history of shipping on the Great Lakes. (Ontario - Canada)
© Cal Millar 2023
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pwlanier · 7 months
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Today in Great Lakes shipping history. August 20th.
1899: The HUNTER SAVIDGE (two-mast wooden schooner, 117 feet, 152 gross tons, built in 1879 at Grand Haven, Michigan) capsized in a squall or tornado in Lake Huron. Five survivors, including Capt. Fred Sharpstein, were rescued from the overturned schooner by the steamer ALEX MCVITTIE. However, five lost their lives, including the captain’s wife and son, the ship’s owner’s wife and daughter, and the mate. Capt. Sharpstein patrolled the beaches looking for the bodies of his wife and son for months, but they were never found. The wreck was found in 1987 near Grindstone City, Michigan.
1900: CAPTAIN THOMAS WILSON was launched at Port Huron for the Wilson Transit Co.
1964: TEXACO WARRIOR hit bottom and settled in the Welland Canal with a punctured tank at Thorold South near Bridge 10. The ship was refloated and resumed service. It was scrapped at Sorel, QC, in 1978
1969: INDUSTRIAL TRANSPORT arrived at Toronto, Ontario, with fuel oil on her maiden voyage.
1969: PETER ROBERTSON, sold for scrap and anchored in western Lake Ontario, dragged her anchors in a storm and landed on the beach near Jordan Harbour, Ontario.
1972: VILLE DE QUEBEC was a Seaway trader on the Great Lakes from 1955 to 1958 and returned inland for three trips in 1959. The ship sank off the coast of Albania due to heavy weather on this date as c) SUZY. It was en route from Durres, Albania, to Patras, Greece. 11 members of the crew were lost, and only seven survived.
1985: R. BRUCE ANGUS, in tandem tow with the ULS steamer GORDON C. LEITCH (i) behind the tug IRVING CEDAR, arrived at Setúbal, Portugal, where they were broken up.
1986: WILLIAM CLAY FORD, departed her lay-up berth at the Rouge slip in tow of Gaelic tugs. She was taken to Detroit Marine Terminals on the Rouge River, where her pilothouse was removed to be displayed at the Dossin Great Lakes Museum on Detroit’s Belle Isle.
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