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  • Mohawk (1843)
    Mohawk (1843)
    Ship       First Rebuild: Propulsion: Sidewheel Rebuilt: Kingston, Ontario, Canada in 1846 99x20x10 Owned by Royal Navy; to Parks & Co., Amherstburg 1852; Lake Huron Transit Co. 1856. Built by T. Chilvers, Kingston and launched 21/02/43 by cutting away the ice. Lengthened to 130x20x10 by Kingston Marine Railway 1846. Had "Baird's patent …
    Ship     First Rebuild: Propulsion: Sidewheel Rebuilt: Kingston, Ontario, Canada in 1846 99x20x10 Owned by Royal Navy; to Parks & Co., Amherstburg 1852; Lake Huron Transit Co. 1856. Built by T. Chilvers, …
    Maritime History of the Great Lakes
  • Commerce (1843)
    Commerce (1843)
    Ship       Other Names: Eclipse (1843); 140x22x8 Owned by D. Bethune, Cobourg. Built by Niagara Harbour & Dock Co. and launched 27/05/43. Engine 54x132 by builders. Usually used Toronto-Hamilton. "Finest and fastest yet to make appearance on the lake". Operated very short time as "Commerce" (few days?); renamed "Eclipse" after beating (barely) …
    Ship     Other Names: Eclipse (1843); 140x22x8 Owned by D. Bethune, Cobourg. Built by Niagara Harbour & Dock Co. and launched 27/05/43. Engine 54x132 by builders. Usually used Toronto-Hamilton. "Finest and fastest …
    Maritime History of the Great Lakes
  • Favourite (1843)
    Favourite (1843)
    Ship       Approx. 85x16. Owned by various very fluid partnerships. Used Montreal-Ottawa-Kingston triangle until 1847, then Toronto and Hamilton area. ; Final Location: (On St. Lawrence-Rideau), Retired
    Ship     Approx. 85x16. Owned by various very fluid partnerships. Used Montreal-Ottawa-Kingston triangle until 1847, then Toronto and Hamilton area. ; Final Location: (On St. Lawrence-Rideau), Retired
    Maritime History of the Great Lakes
  • Beagle (1843)
    Beagle (1843)
    Ship       90x17x6 Owned by Toronto & St. Lawrence Navigation Co., 1844; Colcleugh & Greer 1847; J. H. Glassford, Montreal 1849. Built by Niagara Harbour & Dock Co. 1843. Montreal-Lake Ontario "steam schooner" (early screw vessel). One of 3 boats making first transit of new Lachine Canal 19/11/47. Had a fascination for …
    Ship     90x17x6 Owned by Toronto & St. Lawrence Navigation Co., 1844; Colcleugh & Greer 1847; J. H. Glassford, Montreal 1849. Built by Niagara Harbour & Dock Co. 1843. Montreal-Lake Ontario "steam …
    Maritime History of the Great Lakes
  • Beaver (1843)
    Beaver (1843)
    Ship       Length approx. 114'. Owned by Laughton & Thompson. Launched 10/10/43. Engine by Ward Foundry, Montreal. Used on Lake Simcoe. Offered for sale on dissolution of partnership (and completion of Northern Railway) October 1853, no bidders. Thought to be buried under fill Allandale. Never registered. ; Final Location: Barrie, Ontario, Canada, …
    Ship     Length approx. 114'. Owned by Laughton & Thompson. Launched 10/10/43. Engine by Ward Foundry, Montreal. Used on Lake Simcoe. Offered for sale on dissolution of partnership (and completion of Northern …
    Maritime History of the Great Lakes
  • Britannia (1843)
    Britannia (1843)
    Ship       92x17x7 Owned by T. Maxwell 1844; S. W. Brady 1846; to Glassford & Walker 1854; to M. Cousineau, Montreal 1855; to R. Mitchell 1856; to F. F. Mullins, Montreal 1859; to M. K. Dickinson, Ottawa 1861 (this sequence from Kingston register). Other sources give new owner 1861 as T. Ryan, …
    Ship     92x17x7 Owned by T. Maxwell 1844; S. W. Brady 1846; to Glassford & Walker 1854; to M. Cousineau, Montreal 1855; to R. Mitchell 1856; to F. F. Mullins, Montreal 1859; …
    Maritime History of the Great Lakes
  • Adventure (1843)
    Adventure (1843)
    Ship       90x17x6 Owned by Toronto & St. Lawrence Steam Navigation Co. 1844; Colcleugh & Greer 1848; Glassford & Jones, Montreal 1849; W. Anglin, Kingston 1851. Built by Niagara Harbour & Dock Co., and launched late in April 1843. Very early screw steamer (called a "steam schooner"). Made first upbound transit of …
    Ship     90x17x6 Owned by Toronto & St. Lawrence Steam Navigation Co. 1844; Colcleugh & Greer 1848; Glassford & Jones, Montreal 1849; W. Anglin, Kingston 1851. Built by Niagara Harbour & Dock …
    Maritime History of the Great Lakes
  • Rochester (1843)
    Rochester (1843)
    Ship       Other Names: Sir Charles Napier (1855); Previous Registration: U.S.A. (1854) 164x19x10 Owned by T. Maxwell & Co. 1854; to L. Moody, Montreal 1854; Creighton & Kinghorn (operated by Calvin) 1856, 1860. Built by G. H. Weeks, Oswego, N.Y. and launched November 1843. Engines (2) 40x96, from "United States". Lake Ontario …
    Ship     Other Names: Sir Charles Napier (1855); Previous Registration: U.S.A. (1854) 164x19x10 Owned by T. Maxwell & Co. 1854; to L. Moody, Montreal 1854; Creighton & Kinghorn (operated by Calvin) 1856, …
    Maritime History of the Great Lakes
  • Prince Albert (1843)
    Prince Albert (1843)
    Ship       Other Names: Transit (1849); Prince Albert; Official No.: 33544; Later Registration: U.S.A. (1864) 175x25x8 Owned by W. D. Lindsay, Montreal 1844; St. Lawrence & Atlantic Railway 1849; to Montreal & Champlain Railway; to W. Parkyn, Montreal 1862. Built by W. Parkyn, Montreal and launched 08/07/43. "Double cylinder" engine by Ward …
    Ship     Other Names: Transit (1849); Prince Albert; Official No.: 33544; Later Registration: U.S.A. (1864) 175x25x8 Owned by W. D. Lindsay, Montreal 1844; St. Lawrence & Atlantic Railway 1849; to Montreal & …
    Maritime History of the Great Lakes
  • St. Louis (1843)
    St. Louis (1843)
    Ship       169x23x8 Owned by A. St. Louis; to Richelieu Company 1850; Montreal-Trois Rivières Navigation Co. 1856. Built by D. Vaughan, Sorel 1843. Engine by Ward & Brush, to "St. Lawrence". Market boat (makes all stops). Sparks from stack set off fire in Boucherville town 20/06/43; 60 dwellings burnt.
    Ship     169x23x8 Owned by A. St. Louis; to Richelieu Company 1850; Montreal-Trois Rivières Navigation Co. 1856. Built by D. Vaughan, Sorel 1843. Engine by Ward & Brush, to "St. Lawrence". Market …
    Maritime History of the Great Lakes
  • Charles Edouard (1843)
    Charles Edouard (1843)
    Ship       74x16x6 Owned by C. E. Poire. Built by J. B. Martin, Quebec 1843. Used as Lévis ferry, also to Ste. Anne de Beaupré.
    Ship     74x16x6 Owned by C. E. Poire. Built by J. B. Martin, Quebec 1843. Used as Lévis ferry, also to Ste. Anne de Beaupré.
    Maritime History of the Great Lakes
  • BRANTFORD (1843, Steamer)
    BRANTFORD (1843, Steamer)
    Ship       1843-46 Ran on Grand River, ONT.
    Ship     1843-46 Ran on Grand River, ONT.
    Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library
  • CITY OF KINGSTON (1843, Steamer)
    CITY OF KINGSTON (1843, Steamer)
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    Ship    
    Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library
  • ISLAND QUEEN (1843, Ferry)
    ISLAND QUEEN (1843, Ferry)
    Ship       Final Date: 1856; Dimensions (LBD): 88.4' x 10.1' x 5.7' ; 1847 Mar 31 Owned Alexander McDonald & Alexander Campbell, Kingston, ONT. 1847, Nov 29 Boiler exploded Rideau Canal; rebuilt Kingston, renamed WAVE, owned J. Counter. 1848, Mar 13 Owned John Counter, Kingston, ONT. 1856 Retired. 1864 Ran Kingston - …
    Ship     Final Date: 1856; Dimensions (LBD): 88.4' x 10.1' x 5.7' ; 1847 Mar 31 Owned Alexander McDonald & Alexander Campbell, Kingston, ONT. 1847, Nov 29 Boiler exploded Rideau Canal; rebuilt …
    Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library
  • ELGIN (1843, Schooner)
    ELGIN (1843, Schooner)
    Ship       Other Names: OAKLAND; 1854 "Fore & aft schooner; owned at Port Burwell, ONT."
    Ship     Other Names: OAKLAND; 1854 "Fore & aft schooner; owned at Port Burwell, ONT."
    Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library
  • LONDON (1843, Propeller)
    LONDON (1843, Propeller)
    Ship       1842, Apr 14 Launched. 1843 Ran Port Stanley - Montreal via Redeau Canal; first Canadian built propeller. 1858 Reported lost, Lake Ontario.; Original Owner: Woodward & Hutchison
    Ship     1842, Apr 14 Launched. 1843 Ran Port Stanley - Montreal via Redeau Canal; first Canadian built propeller. 1858 Reported lost, Lake Ontario.; Original Owner: Woodward & Hutchison
    Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library
  • ABWELL (1843, Steamer)
    ABWELL (1843, Steamer)
    Ship       May have burned in mid 1850s.
    Ship     May have burned in mid 1850s.
    Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library
  • ADMIRAL (1843, Steamer)
    ADMIRAL (1843, Steamer)
    Ship       Official No.: 43483; Dimensions (LBD): 156' x 21' x 10' ; Date Unknown Owned Frs. Baby, Quebec, QUE. 1843, May 17 Trial trip, 14hp. Ran Toronto to Lewiston and Queenston. 1853, Jun 10 Borned to water's edge at Brown's Wharf, Toronto. Operating Toronto to Rochester. 1854 Rebuilt at Niagara by …
    Ship     Official No.: 43483; Dimensions (LBD): 156' x 21' x 10' ; Date Unknown Owned Frs. Baby, Quebec, QUE. 1843, May 17 Trial trip, 14hp. Ran Toronto to Lewiston and Queenston. …
    Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library
  • BEAGLE (1843, Propeller)
    BEAGLE (1843, Propeller)
    Ship       Final Date: 10 Oct 1849; Dimensions (LBD): 90' x 17' ; 1847, Nov Wrecked near Presque Isle, Lake Ontario. 1849, Oct 10 Wrecked. Last owned Culcutt & Scott, Cobourg, ONT.; Final Location: Near Pt. Hope, ONT. Lake Ontario., Storm.; Wrecked near wharf Port Hope. Offered for sale at public auction.
    Ship     Final Date: 10 Oct 1849; Dimensions (LBD): 90' x 17' ; 1847, Nov Wrecked near Presque Isle, Lake Ontario. 1849, Oct 10 Wrecked. Last owned Culcutt & Scott, Cobourg, ONT.; …
    Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library
  • WOODS, JESSE (1843, Schooner)
    WOODS, JESSE (1843, Schooner)
    Ship       Final Date: Nov 1854; Dimensions (LBD): 72.5' x 18' x 7' ; Used by Canadian government as warship. 1847, Dec 31 Owned Land & Routh, Hamilton, ONT. 1848, Nov Bulwarks torn away in collision with another vessel at Buffalo, NY. 1850, Apr 22 Owned J.H. Cameron, Toronto, ONT. 1853, Mar …
    Ship     Final Date: Nov 1854; Dimensions (LBD): 72.5' x 18' x 7' ; Used by Canadian government as warship. 1847, Dec 31 Owned Land & Routh, Hamilton, ONT. 1848, Nov Bulwarks …
    Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library
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