Oswego Times and Journal, Thurs., July 10, 1856

New Discovery in Lake Ontario. - A fine natural harbor on Lake Ontario, a few miles below Presque' Isle, has been opened by a strange freak of Nature, and "Consecon" is now accessible to steamers of the largest class. The Colbourn "Transcript" says the steamer "Chief Justice Robinson" made an exploring expedition on Saturday last to the thriving town of Consecon, through the new outlet lately formed from Weller's Bay, and Capt. Young informs us he had no difficulty whatever in making the passage in and out, and as soon as the wharf is complete, which a spirited gentleman of Consecon is now constructing, we believe it is the intention of Capt. Young to call at the new port regularly on his trips between Cobourg and Oswego.

On the occasion of the first appearance of a steamer at Consecon, she was boarded by deputation of the leading businessmen of the place with a general turn out of the inhabitants, including a fair proportion of the ladies and Capt. Young received an address of thanks for his kindness in making the "maiden trip" into the quiet and heretofore secluded waters of Weller's Bay, to which he returned a suitable reply; and after the "disembarkation" of the delighted "Conseconers," the "Chief" resumed her line with the grateful thanks of the overjoyed multitude, who were rendered supremely happy by the auspicious dawn of new days for their growing town.

Oswego Times and Journal, Aug. 16, 1856

New Vessel. - The "Geraldine," a new three-masted schooner, named after a little daughter of E. F. Wilson, Esq., the owner of the vessel, made her appearance in our harbor yesterday morning. She was built at Wilson, Niagara Co., by Mr. Little, and is a specimen of marine architecture of which the builder and owner may well be proud.

She is strongly built, and no pains have been spared to make her a first class vessel, not only in construction but beauty of finish. Her cabin is large, elegantly fitted up, and has all the modern improvements. She is of 308 tons register, and will cary about 14,000 bushels of grain. She is commanded by Capt. R. Hall. Success to the "Geraldine."

Oswego Times and Journal, Friday, Aug. 22, 1856

Schr. W.S. Malcolm, Waterlogged - Strange Conduct of the Captain and Four of the Crew. - Capt. Smith, of the schooner "Kyle Spangler," which arrived last night from Cleveland, report to us that he found the schooner "W.S. Malcolm," Capt. Berek, with a cargo of lumber for thius port, waterlogged yesterday afternoon, about nine miles up the lake and four miles from shore.

The Captain and four of the crew had deserted the "Malcolm," leaving two boys, one about twelve and the other sixteen years of age, to take charge of the vessel!

When Capt. Smith first discovered the vessel, by aid of a glass, one of the boys was in the rigging making signals for relief. Notwithstanding Capt. Smith has done no more than what every true sailor would do in like circumstances, he should receive full credit for his services in this instance, in rescuing those whom Capt. Barek had deserted and given up to the mercy of the waves.

Oswego Times and Journal, Sat., Aug. 23, 1856

The schooner "W.S Malcolm," Capt. Berek, which we noticed yesterday as being waterlogged in the lake, was towed into port last evening by the tug "Robert Reed." When the tug found the "Malcolm," she was a short distance this side of Big Sodus, about ten rods from shore, drawing twelve feet of water.

Oswego Times and Journal, Sat., Aug. 30, 1856

Schooner Signal Ashore. - The schooner "Signal" of Erie, Capt. Zimmerly, which cleared this port Thursday last for Erie, with 315 barrels of salt and 100 barrels of water lime, sprung her foremast when off the Devil's Nose, put back, and in attempting to come in the harbor this morning at 1 o'clock, with a heavy sea and little or no wind, was driven on to the east pier, and finally went ashore under Fort Ontario, where she now lies exposed to the sea, and leaking badly. When she struck the pier two of the sailors escaped, and the remainder got ashore by means of a line, though thoroughly drenched with water. Her cargo will probably be discharged before any attempt is made to her her off. We understand the vessel is insured.

Propeller Sunk. -We learn that on Thursday morning the propeller "Protection" was run into by the steamer "Boston," at Fiddler's Elbow, about six miles below Gananoque, sinking her immediately, and it is feared she will prove a total wreck. The "Boston" was bound down to Montreal with a cargo of flour, and the "Protection" was bound for Toronto, principally freight with European goods. The "Boston" was somewhat injured, but was able to get back to Kingston, where she transferred her cargo uninjured into barges for shipment on to Montreal.

Sunk With a Load of Lumber. - The schooner "Southern," loaded with lumber, sunk at the dock in Charlotte yesterday. She was from Canada, bound to Oswego, but sprung a leak in the recent gale on the lake, and put into this port for repair. She is being pumped out, and the lumber put upon the dock, until the vessel can be overhauled. -( From Rochester Advertiser)

Oswego Times and Journal, Sept. 12, 1856

New Vessel. - Another new vessel arrived here yesterday called the "Col. A.B. Williams," built by D. Rogers, at Big Sodus, after the model of the "B.R. Lummis." She is a staunch, well built vessel, as are all those that come from the ship yard of Mr. Rogers. Her length of keel is 110 feet, breadth of beam 24 feet, and depth of hold 9 feet 9 inches. She is owned at Big Sodus by Granger, Bates, and Morley, and is commanded by Capt. Granger. She is now loading with railroad iron for Cleveland.

Oswego Times and Journal, Sept. 16, 1856

Several attempts have been made to get off the schooner "Signal," which went ashore some time since below the east pier, but she still lies hard on, with her larboard side exposed to the sun. She will, no doubt, be a total wreck.

Oswego Times and Journal, Sept. 19, 1856

Terrific Gale. - The wind commenced blowing yesterday afternoon from the south, and veered into the northwest at about 4 o'clock in the afternoon, and increased in violence till it blew a perfect gale. The brig "E.W. Cross"," Capt. Moore, with a cargo of corn from Chicago for S.J. Holley, of this city, was towed into port this forenoon, having ben pretty much stripped by the squall. Capt. Moore says it was the severest gale he ever saw on the lakes, the wind blowing a perfect hurricane, with the sea rolling at its highest pitch.

The "Cross" was disabled at about 7 o'clock in the evening, the wind carrying away her foremast, fore-to-gallant-mast, yard, and losing her main stay sail, foretop sail, fore top main stay sail, besides doing damage to her rigging.

Oswego Times and Journal, Sept. 27, 1856

New Vessel. - The new vessel on the stocks at Ald. George R. Rogers' ship yard, is undergoing the finishing touches, and will be launched into her future element the fore part of next week. From a thorough inspection of this vessel, and from what we hear of good judges of marine architecture, we are quite confident that she can be classed among the best vessels on the lakes. Her length of keel is 135 feet, breadth of beam 25 feet 6 inches, and depth of hold 11 ft 6 inches. She is square fastened, butt bolted, doubled kneed, and is built entirely of white oak. Her foremast is 89 feet and mainmast 94 feet in length. Her canvas and sails were furnished by W. & P. Stewart, sailmakers, of this city. The vessel is owned by Kinyon & Collins and D.C. Abbey, and is to be named after a prominent and worth citizen, whose name is not yet made public. (Note: It was named "Thomas Kingsford.")

Another New Vessel. - The "Ontario" is the name of a new, fine looking schooner which arrived here this morning from Whitby, with a cargo of wheat and flour. She is 110 feet keel, 25 feet beam and 9 feet, 6 inches depth of hold. She was built by H. Chisholm, and is owned by J. Roe & Co., of Whitby. Capt. Burke is her commander.

Oswego Times and Journal, Oct. 31, 1856

The Storm - Perilous Situation of the Schooner J.P. Hale and Crew.

It commenced snowing last night and has continued through the day with but little cessation. The snow has fallen about six inches in depth. The wind has been stiff in the northwest, and is increasing in violence as we go to press, with a heavy sea rolling. A vessel arrived this afternoon reports the schooner "J.P. Hale," with a cargo of wheat from Chicago for this port, ashore two or three miles above the piers, with flag at half mast and men in the rigging. At the hour of going to press we could learn no other particulars of the disaster.

P.S. A life boat has been sent up to the "Hale" to take off the crew. It is said she is ashore about a mile and a half above the city. A large number have gone up to the vessel.

Oswego Times and Journal, Thursday, Nov. 4, 1856

The schooner "Sultan," which was driven ashore below the east pier in the gale of Friday night, has been pumped out by one of the excellent Worthing Pumps, belonging to the North Western Insurance Co., so that she was got off and brought into this port this afternoon, with a large portion of the wheat in good condition. The Company have purchased two of these powerful machines, which are ready at all times for service, at short notice.