Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-03-25

a DAY 3 VISIT TO EHE DHIFFARDs AT OLEFE-
LAND.-An opportunity was afforded US, q
day or two since, to make a flying trip to
Cleveland to regale few hours leisure among
the sbipbuilders in that city, which claims
widespread fame in naval architecture, and
which doubtless is second to none other in
any of our Western cities. The fact has be-
come well known that for many years past
Cleveland has produced, in the ship building
line, vessels composed Of as good material, ,ias
finely modelled, and of as strong build as any
port, not excepting those on the seaboard,
where of late years they have stood the test
and comparison with any of their sea going
ships. While taking the rounds on our
recent visit, We called at the ship-yard
of Ira LafriRier, one Of the oldest estab-
lished in that city. Here we found q
fine fore-and-aft vessel nearly in readi-
ness for launching, of $50 tons burden, for
Capts. Drake and Kerr, to be commanded by
the latter. She has an excellent model,
strong and substantially put together, and
otherwise faultless. She is already painted,
and her spars sett in readiness for the rig
ging. There are also two splendid tugs for
II. S. Winslow, Esq, which are fast APP
preaching completion, One of these tugs
has already been named the " Maria Love I"
the other is yet nameless. Their length is
I28 feet, with the ususl proportions other
wise. Mr.. L. has also contracted with
Boston company to build four vessels of $50
tons each, to be trunnelled and copper fas-
tened.
At the ship yard of Peck & Masters, who
have a high reputation as master builders,
there has been launched two fine prOpellers,
of large tonnage-one for the Messrs. Wins
low and Captain J. NJ. Smith, to be com
manded by Captain S., and of about 900
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chinery at the Cuyahoga works She is
called the WinsloE. The other, for the New
York Central Line, has been named the
&" Star Of the West" and is now receiving
her machinery at the same works. The same
company also have another on the stocks,
which will be in readiness for launching ina
few days, and has been named the" Atlantic.' -
They are also building one for WaIbridge
and Whiting, called the Meteor" for the
Lake Superior route, which is a beautiful
craft, and will be commanded by Captain R.
S. Ryder.
The following vessels we found building at
the well known shipyard Of Quayle & Martin.
A brig of 500 tons, for Frank Perew Of Buff
falo, to be called the ID. P. Dobbins." This
vessel will be Of the solid kind, no pains be-
| ing spared to have her as strong as wood and
/ iron can make her. She has a splendid mod
somely painted, and will be ready for4aunch-
/ ing the 18th Of April. Captain Joe Ken
I drick commands her. A new propeller
/ called the Wabash was launched at this yard
| a few days since for the Erie Railway Steam
boat Company, to be sailed by Captain John
| Kirby. Also q large bark Of 800 tons, fol
Mather & Barkley Of Chicago, to be com
manded by Captain Calvin Kerr. A tug Of
/ so feet length, for Captain Bob Anderson, il
also building at the above yard, to be used
/ for towing in and about Buffalo harbor. They
/ have likewise contracted to build for B. s.
Shepard Of Chicago bark Of 400 tons bur
| then.
At. R. Calkins' shipyard the propeller
Cusbman is being heightened and rebuilt.
barque of 400 tons burthen was launched a
few days since for Captain w. B. Guyles
She is pronounced splendid craft.
Next, though by no means least, was the
well-known marine railway and shipyard Of
Stevens d Presley, where a large amount Of
work was going on. The new propeller CITY
Of Boston, for the Northern transportation
Company, was launched there q week since
to be sailed by Captain John Caldwell. The
propeller Genesee Chief has been rebuilt her,
also, besides repairs are going on with six.
teen different craft, and their railway is con.
stantly in service.
Foote & Heating are rebuilding two yes
sells, the brig Sultan and schooner Griswold
The number of men employed at the abovt
yards are as follows; Ira Laffrineir, so
Peek & Masters, $50; Quayle & Martin, I25
R. Calkins, 60; Stevens & Presley, s5; Foot
& Keaing, so. Total employed, 550.-Ds
troil AaVTiissr d 9FibHas.