- Welland (1853)
145x25x14 (width over paddle boxes 43') Owned by Town of St. Catharines. Built by L. Shickluna, St. Catharines 1853. Engine 38x120 by Novelty Iron Works, St. Catharines. Used Port Dalhousie-Toronto. Badly damaged by fire 15/08/56 Port Dalhousie, may have been broken up.
145x25x14 (width over paddle boxes 43') Owned by Town of St. Catharines. Built by L. Shickluna, St. Catharines 1853. Engine 38x120 by Novelty Iron Works, St. Catharines. Used Port Dalhousie-Toronto. …
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- Clifton (1853)
187x26x8 Owned by J. & O. T. Macklem, Chippewa Ont.; to I. Smith, Sombra Ont. 1858; W. Smith, Owen Sound 1864. Built by T. Gilbert, Chippewa Ont. and launched 29/11/53. Engine 40x144 by Macklem Iron Works, Chippewa (to "Frances Smith"). Built for Buffalo-Chippewa; Georgian Bay thereafter.
187x26x8 Owned by J. & O. T. Macklem, Chippewa Ont.; to I. Smith, Sombra Ont. 1858; W. Smith, Owen Sound 1864. Built by T. Gilbert, Chippewa Ont. and launched 29/11/53. …
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- Citizen (1853)
115x18 approx. Owned by J. Quinn, Toronto, then J. Hutchison, Toronto; to Richelieu Co. 1859. Built at Toronto (?) 1853. Original engine unknown; replaced 1869 by oscillating, 20" dia. by E. E. Gilbert, Montreal. Built as Toronto ferry. For sale 1861 by Bartley & Gilbert: evidently traded in by Richelieu …
115x18 approx. Owned by J. Quinn, Toronto, then J. Hutchison, Toronto; to Richelieu Co. 1859. Built at Toronto (?) 1853. Original engine unknown; replaced 1869 by oscillating, 20" dia. by …
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- Canadian (1853)
162x47x15 Ownership very confused. Builder seems to have operated her until 1861; "Globe" reports sale by Eberts at Detroit to Capt. Miesel. Another paper reports sale 1863 by Capt. Pridgeon to Buffalo & Lake Huron Railway. 1866 Lake Underwriters Register states owned Detlor & Moore, Goderich. Another paper states sold …
162x47x15 Ownership very confused. Builder seems to have operated her until 1861; "Globe" reports sale by Eberts at Detroit to Capt. Miesel. Another paper reports sale 1863 by Capt. Pridgeon …
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- George Moffatt (1853)
Official No.: 33480; 135x24x11 Owned by various ever-changing partnerships. Built by S. Waddell, Chatham Ont. and launched 12/03/53. Engine 32x84 from Detroit. Pollywog: "narrow paddles of great circumference located well aft". Originally 28' diameter, almost immediately trimmed to 25'. Used Montreal-Lake Erie. Held 40 passengers in staterooms. Driven ashore when …
Official No.: 33480; 135x24x11 Owned by various ever-changing partnerships. Built by S. Waddell, Chatham Ont. and launched 12/03/53. Engine 32x84 from Detroit. Pollywog: "narrow paddles of great circumference located well …
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- John Counter (1853)
Official No.: 33051; 206x34x6 (width over paddle boxes 56') Owned by O. S. Gildersleeve, Kingston; to N. M. Backus, Montreal 1854; to A. & D. Shaw, Montreal 1855. Built by Kingston Marine Railway and launched 20/07/53. Engine 46x132 by Kingston Foundry (to "Monarch"). Built as Kingston-Cape Vincent train ferry, switched …
Official No.: 33051; 206x34x6 (width over paddle boxes 56') Owned by O. S. Gildersleeve, Kingston; to N. M. Backus, Montreal 1854; to A. & D. Shaw, Montreal 1855. Built by …
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- Richmond (1853)
Official No.: 35037; 124x22x4 Owned by Hatheway & Small; to J. R. Tupper 1858. Engines (2) by Fleming & Humbert, Saint John N. B. Sternwheel. Launched early April 1853. Used on Saint John River. Wrecked 05/07/61 Meductic Falls, Graham's Point N. B. ; Final Location: Graham's Point, New Brunswick, Canada, …
Official No.: 35037; 124x22x4 Owned by Hatheway & Small; to J. R. Tupper 1858. Engines (2) by Fleming & Humbert, Saint John N. B. Sternwheel. Launched early April 1853. Used …
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- Ranger (1853)
137x24x10 Owned by a series of fluid partnerships. Built by A. Cantin, Montreal 1853. Engine 36" cyl. by Bartley & Gilbert, Montreal. Used Montreal-Lake Huron. Wrecked 08/08/66 near Port Stanley. ; Final Location: Near Port Stanley, Ontario, Canada, Wrecked
137x24x10 Owned by a series of fluid partnerships. Built by A. Cantin, Montreal 1853. Engine 36" cyl. by Bartley & Gilbert, Montreal. Used Montreal-Lake Huron. Wrecked 08/08/66 near Port Stanley. …
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- Peerless (1853)
Later Registration: U.S.A. (1861) 175x26x11 (width over paddle boxes 45') Owned by Herron & Dick, Toronto 1853; to Bank of Upper Canada (bankruptcy seizure) 1858. Built by Niagara Harbour & Dock Co. and launched 06/01/53. Fabricated by Denny, Dumbarton Scotland. Unusual engines (2) by Tulloch & Denny, Dumbarton: "trunk engines", …
Later Registration: U.S.A. (1861) 175x26x11 (width over paddle boxes 45') Owned by Herron & Dick, Toronto 1853; to Bank of Upper Canada (bankruptcy seizure) 1858. Built by Niagara Harbour & …
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- Oxford (1853)
Approx. 90' length. Owned by G. Wilkes 1854. Built by G. S. Wilkes, Buffalo N.Y. 1853. Used on Grand River 1853, 1854; Georgian Bay 1855. "New style freight boat on the river" 1853. Damaged by fire 15/10/54 Cayuga Ont.: "a losing affair" (Niagara "Chronicle"). To be moved to Thames River …
Approx. 90' length. Owned by G. Wilkes 1854. Built by G. S. Wilkes, Buffalo N.Y. 1853. Used on Grand River 1853, 1854; Georgian Bay 1855. "New style freight boat on …
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- Medea (1853)
Other Names: William Birkbeck; Official No.: 51683; Previous Registration: U.S.A. (1867) as William Birkbeck Later Registration: U.S.A. (1869) 93x15x5 Owned By J. B. Auger, Montreal. Built by B. Gaylord, Whitehall, N.Y. 1853.
Other Names: William Birkbeck; Official No.: 51683; Previous Registration: U.S.A. (1867) as William Birkbeck Later Registration: U.S.A. (1869) 93x15x5 Owned By J. B. Auger, Montreal. Built by B. Gaylord, Whitehall, …
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- Monarque (1853)
First Rebuild: Official Number: 90545 Propulsion: Sidewheel Dimensions: 109 x 30 -- 136 tons Rebuilt: Sorel, Quebec, Canada in 1886 109x30x7 Owned by E. Monarque, Sorel 1886, 1895; J. H. Dansereau, Verchères 1901, 1907. Rebuilt as steamer by D. Richard, Sorel 1886. Engine 48x72 (maker unknown), made 1856. Wrecked by …
First Rebuild: Official Number: 90545 Propulsion: Sidewheel Dimensions: 109 x 30 -- 136 tons Rebuilt: Sorel, Quebec, Canada in 1886 109x30x7 Owned by E. Monarque, Sorel 1886, 1895; J. H. …
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- Providence (1853)
Official No.: 37069; 106x19x9 Owned by Bourget & Begin, Point Levi 1853, 1859; T. Glover, Quebec 1871; J. Ross, Quebec 1877. Engine 27x96 by G. Bisset, Quebec, to "Laurentides". Towboat. Damaged by ice in spring breakup 08/05/74 Quebec: machinery damaged and walking beam broken.
Official No.: 37069; 106x19x9 Owned by Bourget & Begin, Point Levi 1853, 1859; T. Glover, Quebec 1871; J. Ross, Quebec 1877. Engine 27x96 by G. Bisset, Quebec, to "Laurentides". Towboat. …
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- Saguenay (1853)
Official No.: 37081; 165x24x9 Owned by Quebec & Trois Pistoles Steam Navigation Co.; to D. Lynch 1860. Built by D. & J. McCarthy, Sorel and launched 09/05/53. Engine 46x78 by Fawcett Preston & Co., Liverpool England; immediately replaced: 42x72 (maker unknown). Used below Montreal except Lake Ontario 1854-56. Maiden voyage …
Official No.: 37081; 165x24x9 Owned by Quebec & Trois Pistoles Steam Navigation Co.; to D. Lynch 1860. Built by D. & J. McCarthy, Sorel and launched 09/05/53. Engine 46x78 by …
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- Saguenay (1853)
Other Names: Daniel Webster; Official No.: 66056; Previous Registration: U.S.A. (1872) as Daniel Webster 219x28x19 Owned by St. Lawrence Steam Navigation Co. Built by S. Sneeder, Greenpoint N.Y. Engine 52x132 by J. Elwell & Co., New York. Arrived Quebec from Baltimore end September 1872. Destroyed by fire 24/09/84 Point au …
Other Names: Daniel Webster; Official No.: 66056; Previous Registration: U.S.A. (1872) as Daniel Webster 219x28x19 Owned by St. Lawrence Steam Navigation Co. Built by S. Sneeder, Greenpoint N.Y. Engine 52x132 …
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- St. Charles (1853)
Official No.: 33331; 94x19x6 Owned by E. Gingras, Quebec 1853; J. Glassford, Montreal 1858. Ferry at Quebec.
Official No.: 33331; 94x19x6 Owned by E. Gingras, Quebec 1853; J. Glassford, Montreal 1858. Ferry at Quebec.
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- St. Laurent (1853)
137x24x9 Owned by Harbour Commissioners of Montreal. Built by D. & J. McCarthy, Sorel and launched 21/04/53. Engine to "Matilda". Towboat.
137x24x9 Owned by Harbour Commissioners of Montreal. Built by D. & J. McCarthy, Sorel and launched 21/04/53. Engine to "Matilda". Towboat.
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- St. Louis (1853)
Official No.: 46172; 105x19x8 Owned by St. Lawrence Towboat Co. Built by J. Duclos, Lévis 1853. Engine 30x72 by Molson Foundry, Montreal. Towboat.
Official No.: 46172; 105x19x8 Owned by St. Lawrence Towboat Co. Built by J. Duclos, Lévis 1853. Engine 30x72 by Molson Foundry, Montreal. Towboat.
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- Benjamin Beveridge (1853)
118x15x4 Owned by G. Connell & J. H. Dongan. Built by G. Dow, Fredericton N. B. and launched about 05/10/53. Used on Saint John River. Wrecked by boiler explosion 25/06/55 while racing "Reindeer" between Fredericton and Woodstock N. B., 3 killed. ; Final Location: Near Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada, Blew …
118x15x4 Owned by G. Connell & J. H. Dongan. Built by G. Dow, Fredericton N. B. and launched about 05/10/53. Used on Saint John River. Wrecked by boiler explosion 25/06/55 …
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- Colonel Fremont (1853)
Official No.: 35002; Previous Registration: U.S.A. (1854) 101x20x4 Owned by E. Hatheway, Saint John N. B.; later Gilbert & Scovil. Used on Saint John River (sternwheel)
Official No.: 35002; Previous Registration: U.S.A. (1854) 101x20x4 Owned by E. Hatheway, Saint John N. B.; later Gilbert & Scovil. Used on Saint John River (sternwheel)
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