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- Essex (1860)First Rebuild: Propulsion: Sidewheel Dimensions: 81 x 19 -- 142 tons Rebuilt: Windsor, Ontario, Canada in 1874 81x19x8 Owned by H. Jenking, Windsor 1866, 1877; J. S. Longhead, Sarnia 1886. Built by S. & H. Jenking, Windsor and launched 14/06/60. Engine by Hyslop & Cleghorn, Chatham. Various short-range passenger services. …First Rebuild: Propulsion: Sidewheel Dimensions: 81 x 19 -- 142 tons Rebuilt: Windsor, Ontario, Canada in 1874 81x19x8 Owned by H. Jenking, Windsor 1866, 1877; J. S. Longhead, Sarnia 1886. …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Great Western (1866)First Rebuild: Official Number: 80576 Propulsion: Sidewheel Dimensions: 220 x 40 -- 1080 tons Rebuilt: Windsor, Ontario, Canada in 1882 220x40x13 Owned by Great Western Railway of Canada; to Grand Trunk Railway 1882. Built by "Mr. Currie" at Jenking yard, Windsor 1866. Fabricated by Barclay Curle & Co., Glasgow Scotland, …First Rebuild: Official Number: 80576 Propulsion: Sidewheel Dimensions: 220 x 40 -- 1080 tons Rebuilt: Windsor, Ontario, Canada in 1882 220x40x13 Owned by Great Western Railway of Canada; to Grand …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Kent (1868)100x23x8 Owned by Messrs. Jenkins, Windsor. Built by Jenkins, Windsor and launched 01/10/68. Used on Thames River. Little known, probably soon renamed.100x23x8 Owned by Messrs. Jenkins, Windsor. Built by Jenkins, Windsor and launched 01/10/68. Used on Thames River. Little known, probably soon renamed.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Advance (1886)Official No.: 90775; 49x15x4 Owned by W. Bulmer, Windsor Ont. 1886; W. Holder, Windsor 1897; W. A. Kennedy, Manitoulin Ont. 1901. Built by W. Bertman, Windsor 1886. Destroyed by fire 25/10/03 Spanish River Ont. ; Final Location: Spanish River, Ontario, Canada, BurntOfficial No.: 90775; 49x15x4 Owned by W. Bulmer, Windsor Ont. 1886; W. Holder, Windsor 1897; W. A. Kennedy, Manitoulin Ont. 1901. Built by W. Bertman, Windsor 1886. Destroyed by fire …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Thames (1833)Approx. 80x17 Owned by D. McGregor, Chatham. Built by Jenkinson, Chatham 1833. Temporary engine installed for voyage to Cleveland for permanent engine, earlier one to "Cynthia". Arrived back from Cleveland 23/06/33. Used on Lake Erie. Gents' cabin had 22 permanent, 18 "moveable" berths; ladies' 14 and 16. Launched as "Lady …Approx. 80x17 Owned by D. McGregor, Chatham. Built by Jenkinson, Chatham 1833. Temporary engine installed for voyage to Cleveland for permanent engine, earlier one to "Cynthia". Arrived back from Cleveland …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Transit (1872)168x39x15 (width over paddle boxes 65') Owned by Great Western Railway /Grand Trunk Railway. Built by Jenking, Walkerville and launched 16/07/72. Train ferry. Custom-House measure (pre-1877) 759t. Intended for use at Sarnia. Retired 1884, destroyed by fire 04/03/89 Windsor. ; Final Location: Windsor, Ontario, Canada, Burnt168x39x15 (width over paddle boxes 65') Owned by Great Western Railway /Grand Trunk Railway. Built by Jenking, Walkerville and launched 16/07/72. Train ferry. Custom-House measure (pre-1877) 759t. Intended for use …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Lothair (1872)Official No.: 71170; First Rebuild: Official Number: 71170 Propulsion: Screw Dimensions: 130 x 24 -- 413 tons Rebuilt: in 1878 130x23x12 Owned by Huron & Ontario Transportation Co. 1877; to J. C. Miller, Parry Sound 1880, 1886. Built by A. Simpson, St. Catharines 1872. Steam barge. Usually used Georgian Bay-Upper …Official No.: 71170; First Rebuild: Official Number: 71170 Propulsion: Screw Dimensions: 130 x 24 -- 413 tons Rebuilt: in 1878 130x23x12 Owned by Huron & Ontario Transportation Co. 1877; to …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Lurline (1888)Official No.: 90780; 79x16x8 Owned by J. H. Walker; to Ontario Government 1907. Built by W. Lane, Windsor 1888. Engine 12-22x16 by Kerr Bros., Walkerville. Yacht, "fisheries protection cruiser" 1907. Wrecked 26/10/07 Goderich, 22 days after Government. purchase. ; Final Location: Goderich, Ontario, Canada, WreckedOfficial No.: 90780; 79x16x8 Owned by J. H. Walker; to Ontario Government 1907. Built by W. Lane, Windsor 1888. Engine 12-22x16 by Kerr Bros., Walkerville. Yacht, "fisheries protection cruiser" 1907. …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- W.H. Seymour (1874)Official No.: 111810; Previous Registration: U.S.A. (1903) 66x17x9 Owned by N. H. Wright, Cutler Ont. 1907; A. Roque, Blind River 1917, 1927. Tug. Back to U.S. 1932, abandoned 1946.; Final Location: Windsor, Ontario, Canada, BurntOfficial No.: 111810; Previous Registration: U.S.A. (1903) 66x17x9 Owned by N. H. Wright, Cutler Ont. 1907; A. Roque, Blind River 1917, 1927. Tug. Back to U.S. 1932, abandoned 1946.; Final …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Lakeside (1888)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 …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
- Florence (1866)Other Names: Cherokee (1880); First Rebuild: Propulsion: Screw Dimensions: 82 x 20 -- 132 tons Rebuilt: in 1878 Second Rebuild: Propulsion: Screw Rebuilt: Deseronto, Ontario, Canada 86x20x7 Owned by Bulmer & Springer, Hamilton 1877; McMurrich & Playfair 1880; Toronto Lumber Co. 1881; to Ontario Lumber Co., Midland 1884. Built by …Other Names: Cherokee (1880); First Rebuild: Propulsion: Screw Dimensions: 82 x 20 -- 132 tons Rebuilt: in 1878 Second Rebuild: Propulsion: Screw Rebuilt: Deseronto, Ontario, Canada 86x20x7 Owned by Bulmer …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Princess Louise (1879)Official No.: 71234; 80x30x3 Owned by Thames Navigation Co., London Ont. Built by L. C. Rodgers, London 1879. Engine 9x12 by J. H. Killey, Hamilton. Carried over dam by freshet and wrecked 12/07/83 London Ont. ; Final Location: London, Ontario, Canada, WreckedOfficial No.: 71234; 80x30x3 Owned by Thames Navigation Co., London Ont. Built by L. C. Rodgers, London 1879. Engine 9x12 by J. H. Killey, Hamilton. Carried over dam by freshet …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Enterprise (1879)Official No.: 71233; 57x19x3 Owned by J. Andrews, London Ont. Built by L. C. Rogers, London 1879. Engine 5½x10 by J. White, London. ; Final Location: London, Ontario, Canada, BurntOfficial No.: 71233; 57x19x3 Owned by J. Andrews, London Ont. Built by L. C. Rogers, London 1879. Engine 5½x10 by J. White, London. ; Final Location: London, Ontario, Canada, BurntMaritime History of the Great Lakes
- Victoria (1880)Official No.: 71235; 64x23x4 Owned by G. Parish, London Ont. Built by L. C. Rodgers, London 1880. Engine 11x29 by J. White, London. Sank 24/05/81 near London, 181 killed. ; Final Location: London, Ontario, Canada, FounderedOfficial No.: 71235; 64x23x4 Owned by G. Parish, London Ont. Built by L. C. Rodgers, London 1880. Engine 11x29 by J. White, London. Sank 24/05/81 near London, 181 killed. ; …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- City of London (1888)Official No.: 71240; 90x31x4 Owned by D. Foster, London. Built by D. Foster, London. Engine 10x14 by Stevens & Burns, London. Used London-Springbank Park. Destroyed by fire 31/03/92 London,; Final Location: London, Ontario, Canada, BurntOfficial No.: 71240; 90x31x4 Owned by D. Foster, London. Built by D. Foster, London. Engine 10x14 by Stevens & Burns, London. Used London-Springbank Park. Destroyed by fire 31/03/92 London,; Final …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Admiral (1880)Official No.: 71236; 42x10x3 Owned by M. J. Rogers, London Ont. 1886, M. M. Rodgers, London 1895, P. G. Carpenter, Sombra Ont. 1901. Tug, Thames River. Engine 6x7½ (maker unknown). Note: Length shown as 46 ft. in many Lists of Shipping but is shown on Registry cert. as 42 ft.Official No.: 71236; 42x10x3 Owned by M. J. Rogers, London Ont. 1886, M. M. Rodgers, London 1895, P. G. Carpenter, Sombra Ont. 1901. Tug, Thames River. Engine 6x7½ (maker unknown). …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Thames (1888)Official No.: 94711; 94x11x5 Built and owned by D. Foster, London Ont.Official No.: 94711; 94x11x5 Built and owned by D. Foster, London Ont.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Forest City (1878)Official No.: 71231; 60x15x4 Owned by Thames Steam Navigation Co. Built by G. Merriman, London Ont. and launched 25/07/78. Engine 9x12 by J. H. Killey & Co., Hamilton. Passenger service to Springbank Park and Byron.Official No.: 71231; 60x15x4 Owned by Thames Steam Navigation Co. Built by G. Merriman, London Ont. and launched 25/07/78. Engine 9x12 by J. H. Killey & Co., Hamilton. Passenger service …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Cape Breton (1832)105x21x10. Owned by General Mining Association, London England. Arrived Sydney Mines, N. S. 07/04/33, 44 days from Plymouth, England. Used Pictou-Charlottetown-Miramichi. Back to England 1842, lost at sea May 1857.105x21x10. Owned by General Mining Association, London England. Arrived Sydney Mines, N. S. 07/04/33, 44 days from Plymouth, England. Used Pictou-Charlottetown-Miramichi. Back to England 1842, lost at sea May 1857.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Tepic (1883)Official No.: 87180; Previous Registration: British (1889) First Rebuild: Official Number: 87180 Propulsion: Screw Dimensions: 70 x 16 -- 81 tons Rebuilt: in 1921 70x16x8 Owned by E. E. Evans, Vancouver 1895, 1901; Evans, Coleman & Evans Ltd., Vancouver 1917, 1921; Dominion Tug & Barge Co. 1927. Built by R. …Official No.: 87180; Previous Registration: British (1889) First Rebuild: Official Number: 87180 Propulsion: Screw Dimensions: 70 x 16 -- 81 tons Rebuilt: in 1921 70x16x8 Owned by E. E. Evans, …Maritime History of the Great Lakes