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  • Maid of Midland (1867)
    Maid of Midland (1867)
    Ship       Owner and dimensions unknown. Apparently passenger service Penetanguishene-Waubaushene etc.
    Ship     Owner and dimensions unknown. Apparently passenger service Penetanguishene-Waubaushene etc.
    Maritime History of the Great Lakes
  • Frank Jackman (1882)
    Frank Jackman (1882)
    Ship       Official No.: 83390; 65x16x7 Owned by F. Jackman, Toronto 1886; to Canadian Forwarding & Export Co., Montreal 1896. Built by J. Andrew, Oakville 1882. Engine 17x21 (maker unknown). Tug.
    Ship     Official No.: 83390; 65x16x7 Owned by F. Jackman, Toronto 1886; to Canadian Forwarding & Export Co., Montreal 1896. Built by J. Andrew, Oakville 1882. Engine 17x21 (maker unknown). Tug.
    Maritime History of the Great Lakes
  • St. Jean Baptiste (1858)
    St. Jean Baptiste (1858)
    Ship       Other Names: Sadie (1885); Shamrock; Official No.: 41614; First Rebuild: Official Number: 41614 Propulsion: Sidewheel Dimensions: 98 x 23 -- 116 tons Rebuilt: in 1877 Second Rebuild: Propulsion: Sidewheel Third Rebuild: Propulsion: Sidewheel Rebuilt: Oakville, Ontario, Canada Fourth Rebuild: Propulsion: Sidewheel Rebuilt: Oakville, Ontario, Canada 98x23x7 Owned by Godin & …
    Ship     Other Names: Sadie (1885); Shamrock; Official No.: 41614; First Rebuild: Official Number: 41614 Propulsion: Sidewheel Dimensions: 98 x 23 -- 116 tons Rebuilt: in 1877 Second Rebuild: Propulsion: Sidewheel Third …
    Maritime History of the Great Lakes
  • Belle Amelia (1883)
    Belle Amelia (1883)
    Ship       Official No.: 90817; 39x8x3 Owned by G. W. Dench, Trenton Ont.
    Ship     Official No.: 90817; 39x8x3 Owned by G. W. Dench, Trenton Ont.
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  • Precursor (1842)
    Precursor (1842)
    Ship       Approx. 88x19. Owned by W. H. Kittson, Cobourg. Built by Collins, Cobourg and launched 14/05/42. Designed for Ericsson screw but received experimental patent "Baird's sweeping paddles" (Cobourg "Star"). Unfortunately no details. Described as "propeller schooner". Used on Lake Ontario. Short-lived as steamer.
    Ship     Approx. 88x19. Owned by W. H. Kittson, Cobourg. Built by Collins, Cobourg and launched 14/05/42. Designed for Ericsson screw but received experimental patent "Baird's sweeping paddles" (Cobourg "Star"). Unfortunately no …
    Maritime History of the Great Lakes
  • Lenore (1887)
    Lenore (1887)
    Ship       Official No.: 90816; 39x7x4 Owned by H. Dennis, Cobourg Ont.
    Ship     Official No.: 90816; 39x7x4 Owned by H. Dennis, Cobourg Ont.
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  • Cobourg (1833)
    Cobourg (1833)
    Ship       150x25x11 approx. (width over paddle boxes 36') Owned by Cobourg Steamboat Co., usually chartered by others. Built by Wm. Hathaway & C. McIntosh, Cobourg Ont. and launched 03/06/33. Engines (2) by Sheldon & Dutcher (York Foundry), Toronto. Lake Ontario mail steamer. Was to have been launched 30/05/33, stuck on ways …
    Ship     150x25x11 approx. (width over paddle boxes 36') Owned by Cobourg Steamboat Co., usually chartered by others. Built by Wm. Hathaway & C. McIntosh, Cobourg Ont. and launched 03/06/33. Engines (2) …
    Maritime History of the Great Lakes
  • Canadian (1882)
    Canadian (1882)
    Ship       Other Names: Thistle (1894); Official No.: 83383; First Rebuild: Official Number: 100761 Propulsion: Sidewheel Dimensions: 122 x 19 -- 78 tons Rebuilt: Oakville, Ontario, Canada in 1894 122x19x6 Owned by J. Clendinning (Toronto & Humber Navigation Co.) Toronto 1882; R. Davies, Toronto 1887; to W. Hendrie, Hamilton 1889; to Toronto …
    Ship     Other Names: Thistle (1894); Official No.: 83383; First Rebuild: Official Number: 100761 Propulsion: Sidewheel Dimensions: 122 x 19 -- 78 tons Rebuilt: Oakville, Ontario, Canada in 1894 122x19x6 Owned by …
    Maritime History of the Great Lakes
  • Burlington (1836)
    Burlington (1836)
    Ship       Dimensions unknown. Owned by "Col. Chisholm" 1837; D. Bethune, Toronto 1840; Jones, Hooker & Henderson 1841. Launched 10/07/36. Engine by Niagara Harbour & Dock Co. Never registered. Destroyed by fire 27/03/41 Toronto, converted to barge "Scotland". ; Final Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Burnt
    Ship     Dimensions unknown. Owned by "Col. Chisholm" 1837; D. Bethune, Toronto 1840; Jones, Hooker & Henderson 1841. Launched 10/07/36. Engine by Niagara Harbour & Dock Co. Never registered. Destroyed by fire …
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  • Lilly (1890)
    Lilly (1890)
    Ship       Official No.: 94985; First Rebuild: Official Number: 94985 Propulsion: Screw Dimensions: 51 x 14 -- 22 tons Rebuilt: Victoria Harbour, Ontario, Canada in 1909 50x13x3 Owned by Victoria Harbour Lumber Co. 1905, 1927; D. J. Burke, Midland 1928; D. G. Dobson, Midland 1935; Midland Shipyards Ltd., Collingwood 1945, 1948. Tug.
    Ship     Official No.: 94985; First Rebuild: Official Number: 94985 Propulsion: Screw Dimensions: 51 x 14 -- 22 tons Rebuilt: Victoria Harbour, Ontario, Canada in 1909 50x13x3 Owned by Victoria Harbour Lumber …
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  • Mascotte (1886)
    Mascotte (1886)
    Ship       Official No.: 90572; 70x14x3 Owned by J. Doty, Toronto 1886; to Toronto Ferry Co. 1890. Built by W. Redway, Toronto 1886. Engine 12x12 by J. Doty, Toronto. Ferry. Licensed for 148 passengers 1886. Launched 05/05/86. Washed into lake from winter layup 30/3/96 Oakville Ont. ; Final Location: Oakville, Ontario, Canada, …
    Ship     Official No.: 90572; 70x14x3 Owned by J. Doty, Toronto 1886; to Toronto Ferry Co. 1890. Built by W. Redway, Toronto 1886. Engine 12x12 by J. Doty, Toronto. Ferry. Licensed for …
    Maritime History of the Great Lakes
  • Oakville (1833)
    Oakville (1833)
    Ship       Other Names: Hamilton (1836); Union; First Rebuild: Propulsion: Sidewheel Rebuilt: Kingston, Ontario, Canada in 1840 Dimensions unknown. Owned by J. Mills; to N. Hewson, Hamilton 1836; to "Ottawa Co. " 1839; to D. Bethune 1842. Built by J. Lodor, Oakville 1833. First engines (2) by York Foundry, Toronto, from "John …
    Ship     Other Names: Hamilton (1836); Union; First Rebuild: Propulsion: Sidewheel Rebuilt: Kingston, Ontario, Canada in 1840 Dimensions unknown. Owned by J. Mills; to N. Hewson, Hamilton 1836; to "Ottawa Co. " …
    Maritime History of the Great Lakes
  • Flora L. Baines (1874)
    Flora L. Baines (1874)
    Ship       Official No.: 71249; 31x8x3 Owned by E. Baines, Toronto. Built by E. Baines, Penetanguishene 1874. Engine 6x6 by builder. "Little flirt of a steamer" ("Globe"). Toronto ferry at first; shipped to Lake Simcoe 1876 but brought back again September of same year. Sank 13/09/79 Oakville Ont. ; Final Location: Oakville, …
    Ship     Official No.: 71249; 31x8x3 Owned by E. Baines, Toronto. Built by E. Baines, Penetanguishene 1874. Engine 6x6 by builder. "Little flirt of a steamer" ("Globe"). Toronto ferry at first; shipped …
    Maritime History of the Great Lakes
  • General Wolseley (1884)
    General Wolseley (1884)
    Ship       Official No.: 85526; 103x20x6 Owned by J. Nisbet, Owen Sound. Built by J. Andrew, Oakville and launched 21/07/84. Engine 17½x48 by Martin, Toronto. (Newspaper says by Beckett & Co., Hamilton, from "Princess of Wales") Used Toronto-Lorne Park one season, then moved to Georgian Bay. Destroyed by fire 09/09/86 Cape Crocker, …
    Ship     Official No.: 85526; 103x20x6 Owned by J. Nisbet, Owen Sound. Built by J. Andrew, Oakville and launched 21/07/84. Engine 17½x48 by Martin, Toronto. (Newspaper says by Beckett & Co., Hamilton, …
    Maritime History of the Great Lakes
  • Constitution (1832)
    Constitution (1832)
    Ship       Other Names: Transit (1835); First Rebuild: Propulsion: Sidewheel Dimensions: 129 x 20 -- -225 tons Rebuilt: Niagara, Ontario, Canada in 1838 Second Rebuild: Official Number: ----- Propulsion: Sidewheel Rebuilt: Garden Island, Ontario, Canada 130x26x8 Owned by A. N. McNab, Hamilton; to H. Richardson, Toronto 1835; to M. & W. E. …
    Ship     Other Names: Transit (1835); First Rebuild: Propulsion: Sidewheel Dimensions: 129 x 20 -- -225 tons Rebuilt: Niagara, Ontario, Canada in 1838 Second Rebuild: Official Number: ----- Propulsion: Sidewheel Rebuilt: Garden …
    Maritime History of the Great Lakes
  • Clark Bros. (1890)
    Clark Bros. (1890)
    Ship       Official No.: 94984; First Rebuild: Official Number: 94984 Propulsion: Screw Dimensions: 51 x 11 -- 33 tons Rebuilt: in 1896 Second Rebuild: Propulsion: Screw Rebuilt: Oakville, Ontario, Canada 40x9x3 Owned by Clark Bros., Toronto; M. Clark, Toronto 1895; to L. Solman, 1905; later Toronto Ferry Co. Original engine 4 1/2x6 …
    Ship     Official No.: 94984; First Rebuild: Official Number: 94984 Propulsion: Screw Dimensions: 51 x 11 -- 33 tons Rebuilt: in 1896 Second Rebuild: Propulsion: Screw Rebuilt: Oakville, Ontario, Canada 40x9x3 Owned …
    Maritime History of the Great Lakes
  • Juno (1885)
    Juno (1885)
    Ship       Official No.: 90771; First Rebuild: Official Number: 90771 Propulsion: Screw Dimensions: 140 x 27 -- 288 tons Rebuilt: in 1895 114x27x8 Owned by W. Allen, Walkerville 1886, 1901; to W. J. Pulling & Co., Windsor 1905; to Point Anne Quarries Ltd. 1908. Built by W. J. McDonnell, Wallaceburg 1885. Engine …
    Ship     Official No.: 90771; First Rebuild: Official Number: 90771 Propulsion: Screw Dimensions: 140 x 27 -- 288 tons Rebuilt: in 1895 114x27x8 Owned by W. Allen, Walkerville 1886, 1901; to W. …
    Maritime History of the Great Lakes
  • Lakeside (1888)
    Lakeside (1888)
    Ship       Other Names: Joseph L. Russell (1920); Official No.: 90778; First Rebuild: Official Number: 90778 Propulsion: Screw Dimensions: 118 x 26 -- 200 tons Rebuilt: Toronto, Ontario, Canada in 1920 121x26x9 Owned by Lakeside Navigation Co, Walkerville 1895; Niagara St. Catharines & Toronto Navigation Co. 1901; to M. J. Hogan, Port …
    Ship     Other Names: Joseph L. Russell (1920); Official No.: 90778; First Rebuild: Official Number: 90778 Propulsion: Screw Dimensions: 118 x 26 -- 200 tons Rebuilt: Toronto, Ontario, Canada in 1920 121x26x9 …
    Maritime History of the Great Lakes
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