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  • Porcupine (1840)
    Porcupine (1840)
    Ship       Approx. 110x32. Owned by Macpherson & Crane, Montreal 1840, 1846; to Robertson Jones & Co. c1853; to Henderson & Holcomb, Montreal 1855. Engine 96" stroke, by Niagara Harbour & Dock Co. Used on St. Lawrence and Ottawa Rivers. "Canal size but unsuitable for the Rideau" (Kingston "Chronicle" 1840). Had "wheezy …
    Ship     Approx. 110x32. Owned by Macpherson & Crane, Montreal 1840, 1846; to Robertson Jones & Co. c1853; to Henderson & Holcomb, Montreal 1855. Engine 96" stroke, by Niagara Harbour & Dock …
    Maritime History of the Great Lakes
  • Oldfield (1841)
    Oldfield (1841)
    Ship       104x17x8 Owned by various very fluid partnerships. Built by G. Weeks, Prescott 1841. Used on lower reach, Ottawa River. Passenger accommodation added 1843.
    Ship     104x17x8 Owned by various very fluid partnerships. Built by G. Weeks, Prescott 1841. Used on lower reach, Ottawa River. Passenger accommodation added 1843.
    Maritime History of the Great Lakes
  • Rapid (1834)
    Rapid (1834)
    Ship       177x31x? Owners uncertain. Built by Sandford, Prescott and launched 12/06/34. Engines (2) by Norton & Hulbert, Prescott. Catamaran consisting of 2 oval wooden tubes, flattish on bottom, 177'x5'x9' with inside iron hoops every 8 feet. Deck to make overall 37' width. Had single wheel 25' diameter on shaft 8' above …
    Ship     177x31x? Owners uncertain. Built by Sandford, Prescott and launched 12/06/34. Engines (2) by Norton & Hulbert, Prescott. Catamaran consisting of 2 oval wooden tubes, flattish on bottom, 177'x5'x9' with inside …
    Maritime History of the Great Lakes
  • Pilot (1842)
    Pilot (1842)
    Ship       Approx. 87x17 Owned by H. & S. Jones, Brockville. Engine by Ward & Brush, Montreal. Used on Montreal-Ottawa-Kingston triangle, later St. Lawrence towboat. Sank 20/06/42 near Kingston when connecting rod broke and piston punched hole in hull; repaired.
    Ship     Approx. 87x17 Owned by H. & S. Jones, Brockville. Engine by Ward & Brush, Montreal. Used on Montreal-Ottawa-Kingston triangle, later St. Lawrence towboat. Sank 20/06/42 near Kingston when connecting rod …
    Maritime History of the Great Lakes
  • Pioneer (1841)
    Pioneer (1841)
    Ship       First Rebuild: Official Number: 33448 Propulsion: Sidewheel Dimensions: 94 x 14 -- 52 tons 94x14x7. Owned by series of ever-changing partnerships. Built by T. Dissett, Prescott 1841. Used on Montreal-Ottawa-Kingston triangle except Richelieu River 1847. Collided with "Lady Colborne" Sorel 09/06/47, captain and pilot charged with murder. No details. Driven …
    Ship     First Rebuild: Official Number: 33448 Propulsion: Sidewheel Dimensions: 94 x 14 -- 52 tons 94x14x7. Owned by series of ever-changing partnerships. Built by T. Dissett, Prescott 1841. Used on Montreal-Ottawa-Kingston …
    Maritime History of the Great Lakes
  • Ontario (1841)
    Ontario (1841)
    Ship       106x19x8 Owned by Quebec Forwarding Co. Built by A.Cantin at Prescott Ont. 1841. Steam Barge. Used on St. Lawrence.
    Ship     106x19x8 Owned by Quebec Forwarding Co. Built by A.Cantin at Prescott Ont. 1841. Steam Barge. Used on St. Lawrence.
    Maritime History of the Great Lakes
  • Victoria (1841)
    Victoria (1841)
    Ship       Dimensions unknown. Owned by Hooker & Henderson, Montreal. "Now being engined at Prescott" (Montreal "Transcript" May 1841). "Nearly finished" (same paper, July). No further note found, undoubtedly renamed.
    Ship     Dimensions unknown. Owned by Hooker & Henderson, Montreal. "Now being engined at Prescott" (Montreal "Transcript" May 1841). "Nearly finished" (same paper, July). No further note found, undoubtedly renamed.
    Maritime History of the Great Lakes
  • Dalhousie (1822)
    Dalhousie (1822)
    Ship       80' approx. Original owner unknown, to H. Dickinson 1832. Built Prescott Ont. 1822. At first used Kingston-Prescott, run down rapids 19/04/32 to operate Cornwall-Coteau. Maiden arrival at Kingston 29/08/22. Seriously damaged in collision with "Niagara" 14/09/26 Prescott. Intended to be moved to Rideau Canal, drawn up rapids 27/06/34 but wrecked …
    Ship     80' approx. Original owner unknown, to H. Dickinson 1832. Built Prescott Ont. 1822. At first used Kingston-Prescott, run down rapids 19/04/32 to operate Cornwall-Coteau. Maiden arrival at Kingston 29/08/22. Seriously …
    Maritime History of the Great Lakes
  • Grenada (1883)
    Grenada (1883)
    Ship       Official No.: 85711; 80x15x4 Owned by A. Smallman, Dundee Que. Built by Woods Bros., Prescott 1883. Engine from "Sam Perry". Ferry. Last used 1907.
    Ship     Official No.: 85711; 80x15x4 Owned by A. Smallman, Dundee Que. Built by Woods Bros., Prescott 1883. Engine from "Sam Perry". Ferry. Last used 1907.
    Maritime History of the Great Lakes
  • Grenville (1841)
    Grenville (1841)
    Ship       94x11x6 Owned by various partnerships, then to W. Rodden, Montreal 1848; later T. Davies, Kingston. Built by G. Weeks, Prescott Ont. Used on Montreal-Ottawa-Kingston triangle until St. Lawrence canals completed 1848, then sold to Montreal owners. Removed from Register 1872; Broken up.
    Ship     94x11x6 Owned by various partnerships, then to W. Rodden, Montreal 1848; later T. Davies, Kingston. Built by G. Weeks, Prescott Ont. Used on Montreal-Ottawa-Kingston triangle until St. Lawrence canals completed …
    Maritime History of the Great Lakes
  • Hunter (1838)
    Hunter (1838)
    Ship       Other Names: Perth (1847); Hercules; First Rebuild: Propulsion: Sidewheel Dimensions: 104 x 17 -- -143 tons Rebuilt: in 1847 103x24x8 Owned by Ottawa & Rideau Forwarding Co.; to Macpherson & Crane, Montreal 1844; to Robertson Jones & Co 1853; to J.J. Jones & D.C. Thompson 1858; to T. Donohue, Ottawa …
    Ship     Other Names: Perth (1847); Hercules; First Rebuild: Propulsion: Sidewheel Dimensions: 104 x 17 -- -143 tons Rebuilt: in 1847 103x24x8 Owned by Ottawa & Rideau Forwarding Co.; to Macpherson & …
    Maritime History of the Great Lakes
  • ONTARIO (1839, Steamer)
    ONTARIO (1839, Steamer)
    Ship       Other Names: LORD SYDENHAM;MONTREAL; Official No.: 32910; Final Date: 1863; Dimensions (LBD): 197' x 25' x 9' ; 1840, April 22 Shaft, crank, beam & cylinders of an engine broke, Saint Lawrence River 1841 Renamed LORD SYDENHAM 1843, May 29 Struck & sunk steamer QUEEN, Saint Lawrence River 1846 Sank, …
    Ship     Other Names: LORD SYDENHAM;MONTREAL; Official No.: 32910; Final Date: 1863; Dimensions (LBD): 197' x 25' x 9' ; 1840, April 22 Shaft, crank, beam & cylinders of an engine broke, …
    Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library
  • ROSE (1840, Schooner)
    ROSE (1840, Schooner)
    Ship       Final Date: 5 Jul 1851; Dimensions (LBD): 87.8' x 17.9' x 7.6' ; 1851, Jul 5 Wrecked lake Huron.; Original Owner: John McPherson et al; Final Location: Georgian Bay. Lake Huron., Wrecked.
    Ship     Final Date: 5 Jul 1851; Dimensions (LBD): 87.8' x 17.9' x 7.6' ; 1851, Jul 5 Wrecked lake Huron.; Original Owner: John McPherson et al; Final Location: Georgian Bay. Lake …
    Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library
  • CANADA (1840, Steamer)
    CANADA (1840, Steamer)
    Ship       Official No.: 33442; Final Date: 1858; Dimensions (LBD): 159' x 20' x 8' ; 1845, Apr Struck rock in Alexandria Bay; got off; resume trips on St. Lawrence. 1846 Cabins enlarged, Kingston, ONT. 1853, Mar 15 Registered Montreal; owned Thomas Maxwell, Kingston, ONT. 1854 Owned J. Hamilton, towboat. 1855, Mar …
    Ship     Official No.: 33442; Final Date: 1858; Dimensions (LBD): 159' x 20' x 8' ; 1845, Apr Struck rock in Alexandria Bay; got off; resume trips on St. Lawrence. 1846 Cabins …
    Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library
  • DALHOUSIE (1822, Steamer)
    DALHOUSIE (1822, Steamer)
    Ship       Final Date: Jul 1834; Dimensions (LBD): 80' x 0' x 0' ; 1822, Aug 29 Arrived Kingston. 1826, Sep 14 Collided with & badly damaged by NIAGARA, Prescott, ONT, St. Lawrence River. 1832 Owned H. Dickinson. 1832, Apr 19 Ran rapids to run Cornwall - Coteau. 1834, Jun 27 Wrecked …
    Ship     Final Date: Jul 1834; Dimensions (LBD): 80' x 0' x 0' ; 1822, Aug 29 Arrived Kingston. 1826, Sep 14 Collided with & badly damaged by NIAGARA, Prescott, ONT, St. …
    Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library
  • PIONEER (1841, Steamer)
    PIONEER (1841, Steamer)
    Ship       Dimensions (LBD): 93.6' x 13.6' x 6.9' ; 1845 Owned S & S.R. Andres, Montreal, Quebec 1847, June 6 In collision with steamer LADY COLBORNE near Sorel, Quebec, one man killed, three badly scalded 1848 Owned Berthier Parties, Montreal 1853 Owned Christopher Darling, Montreal 1854 Owned Ferland & Company, Montreal; …
    Ship     Dimensions (LBD): 93.6' x 13.6' x 6.9' ; 1845 Owned S & S.R. Andres, Montreal, Quebec 1847, June 6 In collision with steamer LADY COLBORNE near Sorel, Quebec, one man …
    Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library
  • OCEAN (1841, Schooner)
    OCEAN (1841, Schooner)
    Ship       Final Date: 24 Oct 1854; Dimensions (LBD): 88' x 18' x 7.8' ; 1853, Mar 2 Owned Robert Kent, home port Kingston, ONT. 1854 Owned W.H. Fellows, Toronto, ONT. 1854, Oct 24 Destroyed by fire Port Dalhousie, cargo of merchandise, bound for Owen Sound, ONT. 1874 Owned J.H. Cameron, Toronto, …
    Ship     Final Date: 24 Oct 1854; Dimensions (LBD): 88' x 18' x 7.8' ; 1853, Mar 2 Owned Robert Kent, home port Kingston, ONT. 1854 Owned W.H. Fellows, Toronto, ONT. 1854, …
    Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library
  • GRENADA (1883, Propeller)
    GRENADA (1883, Propeller)
    Ship       Official No.: 85711; Final Date: 4 Dec 1911; Dimensions (LBD): 80' x 15.3' x 4' ; 1884 - 1908 Owned Alexander Smallman, either Dundas, ONT or Dundee, QUE. 1911, Dec 4 Broken up at Dundee & registration closed.; Original Owner: Alexander Longman / Smallman; Final Location: Dundee, QUE. St. Lawrence …
    Ship     Official No.: 85711; Final Date: 4 Dec 1911; Dimensions (LBD): 80' x 15.3' x 4' ; 1884 - 1908 Owned Alexander Smallman, either Dundas, ONT or Dundee, QUE. 1911, Dec …
    Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library
  • GRENVILLE (1841, Steamer)
    GRENVILLE (1841, Steamer)
    Ship       Final Date: 1872; Dimensions (LBD): 93.6' x 11' x 6' ; 1848, Jan 29 Registered at Montreal, QUE, owned William Rodden, 64 shares; used on Montreal, Ottawa, Kingston triangle prior to completion of St. Lawrence canals. 1872 Broken up.
    Ship     Final Date: 1872; Dimensions (LBD): 93.6' x 11' x 6' ; 1848, Jan 29 Registered at Montreal, QUE, owned William Rodden, 64 shares; used on Montreal, Ottawa, Kingston triangle prior …
    Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library
  • IROQUOIS ( Steamer)
    IROQUOIS ( Steamer)
    Ship       Dimensions (LBD): 120' x 18' x 0' ; Also reported built at Gananoque, ONT.
    Ship     Dimensions (LBD): 120' x 18' x 0' ; Also reported built at Gananoque, ONT.
    Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library
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