- Cataraqui (1836)
105x28 approx. Owned by Ottawa & Rideau Forwarding Co. Built by Shea, Kingston and launched 07/05/36. Engine from "Thomas McKay". Used Kingston-Ottawa-Grenville via Rideau Canal, occasionally Kingston-Prescott. Destroyed by fire 17/04/40 Kingston. ; Final Location: Kingston, Ontario, Canada, Burnt
105x28 approx. Owned by Ottawa & Rideau Forwarding Co. Built by Shea, Kingston and launched 07/05/36. Engine from "Thomas McKay". Used Kingston-Ottawa-Grenville via Rideau Canal, occasionally Kingston-Prescott. Destroyed by fire …
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- China (1872)
130x25x12 Owned by F. Patterson & J. Proctor. Built by W. H. Power & Co., Kingston and launched 27/04/72. Engine 36x30 by Davidson & Doran, Kingston (to "Africa"). Destroyed by fire 13/10/72 near Snake Island, S. W. of Kingston. ; Final Location: Near Kingston, Ontario, Canada, Burnt
130x25x12 Owned by F. Patterson & J. Proctor. Built by W. H. Power & Co., Kingston and launched 27/04/72. Engine 36x30 by Davidson & Doran, Kingston (to "Africa"). Destroyed by …
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- Caroline Ives (1841)
Other Names: Frontenac (1843); First Rebuild: Propulsion: Sidewheel Dimensions: -200 tons Rebuilt: Kingston, Ontario, Canada in 1844 116x31 approx. Owned by J. & G. Ives, Kingston. Built by Ives, Kingston and launched 11/04/41. Engine by Ward, Montreal (from "Queenston") "The model of this boat is somewhat novel" (Montreal "Gazette"). Invention …
Other Names: Frontenac (1843); First Rebuild: Propulsion: Sidewheel Dimensions: -200 tons Rebuilt: Kingston, Ontario, Canada in 1844 116x31 approx. Owned by J. & G. Ives, Kingston. Built by Ives, Kingston …
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- Wolfe (1835)
Other Names: Napanee (1836); Approx. 80x13x4 Owned by A. Hitchcock, Kingston. Engine by G. W. Yarker, Kingston: "To be given one of Mr. Avery's patent rotary engines built by Yarker's Foundry at Kingston" (Montreal "Gazette", referring to Avery of Syracuse, N.Y.). Was to have been Wolfe Island ferry but engine …
Other Names: Napanee (1836); Approx. 80x13x4 Owned by A. Hitchcock, Kingston. Engine by G. W. Yarker, Kingston: "To be given one of Mr. Avery's patent rotary engines built by Yarker's …
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- Watertown (1864)
Other Names: Union (1888); First Rebuild: Propulsion: Sidewheel Dimensions: 132 x 24 -- 267 tons Rebuilt: Kingston, Ontario, Canada in 1866 133x17x8 Owned by G. M. Kinghorn, Kingston 1864; to F. Jackman, Toronto 1874; St. Lawrence Steamboat Co. 1883, 1886; D. T. Rogers, Cayuga Ont. 1888; Fort Erie Ferry & …
Other Names: Union (1888); First Rebuild: Propulsion: Sidewheel Dimensions: 132 x 24 -- 267 tons Rebuilt: Kingston, Ontario, Canada in 1866 133x17x8 Owned by G. M. Kinghorn, Kingston 1864; to …
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- St. Louis (1900)
Official No.: 112260; First Rebuild: Official Number: 112260 Propulsion: Screw Dimensions: 60 x 14 -- 35 tons Rebuilt: Kingston, Ontario, Canada in 1909 60x14x4 Owned by St. Lawrence Yacht Co. 1900; P. Cavanagh, Perth 1910, 1917; A. E. Simard, Quebec 1921. Built by Davis Drydock Co., Kingston 1900. Engine 8x8 …
Official No.: 112260; First Rebuild: Official Number: 112260 Propulsion: Screw Dimensions: 60 x 14 -- 35 tons Rebuilt: Kingston, Ontario, Canada in 1909 60x14x4 Owned by St. Lawrence Yacht Co. …
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- Sophy (1895)
Official No.: 100665; 68x10x6 Owned by N. Henderson, Kingston 1895. Built by N. & G. Henderson, Kingston 1895. First engine 5½-11x7 by A. R. Williams, Toronto; after 1897 6½-11½x8 by Reid & Selby, Kingston. Destroyed by fire 13/11/98 Kingston. Steamboat Inspection states "burnt and name changed"; if so, later name …
Official No.: 100665; 68x10x6 Owned by N. Henderson, Kingston 1895. Built by N. & G. Henderson, Kingston 1895. First engine 5½-11x7 by A. R. Williams, Toronto; after 1897 6½-11½x8 by …
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- Miltonia (1896)
Official No.: 103642; 70x13x6 Owned by R. V. Rogers, Kingston. Built by M. R. Davis, Kingston 1896. Engine 7-14x10 by builder. Yacht. Destroyed by fire 04/08/99 Milton Island near Kingston. ; Final Location: Near Kingston, Ontario, Canada, Burnt
Official No.: 103642; 70x13x6 Owned by R. V. Rogers, Kingston. Built by M. R. Davis, Kingston 1896. Engine 7-14x10 by builder. Yacht. Destroyed by fire 04/08/99 Milton Island near Kingston. …
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- Island Queen (1845)
Other Names: Wave (1847); Island Queen ((Date?)); First Rebuild: Propulsion: Sidewheel Dimensions: 88 x 10 -- -70 tons Rebuilt: Kingston, Ontario, Canada in 1847 66x11x6 Owned by Messrs. Ives, Kingston; to J. Counter, Kingston 1848. Built by L. Ives, Kingston 1845. Ferry. Boiler exploded 29/11/47 Rideau Canal, 3 killed. Rebuilt …
Other Names: Wave (1847); Island Queen ((Date?)); First Rebuild: Propulsion: Sidewheel Dimensions: 88 x 10 -- -70 tons Rebuilt: Kingston, Ontario, Canada in 1847 66x11x6 Owned by Messrs. Ives, Kingston; …
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- Cherokee (1842)
Other Names: Ucayal; Later Registration: Newfoundland (1852) as Ucayal 167x28x16 Owned by Royal Navy; to R. Gaskin, Halifax 1852. Built by Tucker, Kingston and launched 20/09/42. Engines (2) by Maudslay & Sons, London England. "Steam frigate": could mount 12 guns but only 2 installed. Not used until late 1846 when …
Other Names: Ucayal; Later Registration: Newfoundland (1852) as Ucayal 167x28x16 Owned by Royal Navy; to R. Gaskin, Halifax 1852. Built by Tucker, Kingston and launched 20/09/42. Engines (2) by Maudslay …
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- Adonis (1890)
Official No.: 103566; Later Registration: U.S.A. (1903) 61x11x4 Owned by J. B. Tressider, Montreal. Built by W. Robinson, Kingston Ont. 1890. Engine 5½-12x8 by D. McEwen, Kingston. Yacht.
Official No.: 103566; Later Registration: U.S.A. (1903) 61x11x4 Owned by J. B. Tressider, Montreal. Built by W. Robinson, Kingston Ont. 1890. Engine 5½-12x8 by D. McEwen, Kingston. Yacht.
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- C. Here (1899)
Official No.: 107733; 49x8x4 Owned by B. Davis, Kingston. Built by Davis Drydock Co., Kingston 1899. Yacht
Official No.: 107733; 49x8x4 Owned by B. Davis, Kingston. Built by Davis Drydock Co., Kingston 1899. Yacht
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- Canadian Coaster (1921)
Other Names: Kingsley (1930); Official No.: 150351; Later Registration: Brazil (1943) 251x44x24 Owned by Canadian Government Merchant Marine, later Kingsley Navigation Co., Vancouver. On west coast had tanks in holds for oil trade from California.
Other Names: Kingsley (1930); Official No.: 150351; Later Registration: Brazil (1943) 251x44x24 Owned by Canadian Government Merchant Marine, later Kingsley Navigation Co., Vancouver. On west coast had tanks in holds …
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- Annie Barrett (1901)
Official No.: 107747; 58x14x8 Owned by A. Pendergast, Kingston 1901; Cedars Rapids Manufacturing & Power Co., Montreal 1917; Simpson Brothers, Montreal 1927. Engine 14x16 (maker unknown).
Official No.: 107747; 58x14x8 Owned by A. Pendergast, Kingston 1901; Cedars Rapids Manufacturing & Power Co., Montreal 1917; Simpson Brothers, Montreal 1927. Engine 14x16 (maker unknown).
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- Antelope (1889)
Official No.: 92398; 61x12x5 Owned by J. H. Davis, Gananoque 1895; J. A. Davis, Escott Ont. 1901; to G. A. Davis, Smiths Falls 1906. Built by R. Davis, Kingston 1889. Engine 6-11x8 by Davidson & Doran, Kingston
Official No.: 92398; 61x12x5 Owned by J. H. Davis, Gananoque 1895; J. A. Davis, Escott Ont. 1901; to G. A. Davis, Smiths Falls 1906. Built by R. Davis, Kingston 1889. …
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- Bay of Quinte (1852)
152x24x9 Owned by O. S. Gildersleeve (Bay of Quinte Steamboat Co.), Kingston; to Calvin & Breck 1871. Built by G. Thurston at Kingston Marine Railway and launched 24/04/52. Engine(s) 37½x144 by Kingston Foundry Co. Used in Kingston-Bay of Quinte passenger trade. Sometimes filled in as Lake Ontario mail steamer. Became …
152x24x9 Owned by O. S. Gildersleeve (Bay of Quinte Steamboat Co.), Kingston; to Calvin & Breck 1871. Built by G. Thurston at Kingston Marine Railway and launched 24/04/52. Engine(s) 37½x144 …
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- Bertha (1891)
Official No.: 96913; 51x10x3 Owned by A. Chown, Kingston Ont. 1895; F. Montgomery, Parry Sound, Ont. 1901. Built by L. Francis, Kingston 1891.
Official No.: 96913; 51x10x3 Owned by A. Chown, Kingston Ont. 1895; F. Montgomery, Parry Sound, Ont. 1901. Built by L. Francis, Kingston 1891.
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- Aletha (1901)
Official No.: 107748; 108x20x6 Owned by A. & J. Roys 1901; Mrs. A. Roys 1908; Quinte Navigation Co. 1909-1913; then Canada Steamship Lines. Built by Davis Drydock Co., Kingston Ont. 1901. Engine 8½-13-21x14 by builder. St. Lawrence/Bay of Quinte passenger boat; Hamilton ferry briefly in World War I. Frequently chartered …
Official No.: 107748; 108x20x6 Owned by A. & J. Roys 1901; Mrs. A. Roys 1908; Quinte Navigation Co. 1909-1913; then Canada Steamship Lines. Built by Davis Drydock Co., Kingston Ont. …
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- Buena Vista (1911)
Other Names: Maisonneuve (1925); Official No.: 130325; First Rebuild: Official Number: 130325 Propulsion: Screw Dimensions: 94 x 18 -- 141 tons Rebuilt: in 1911 Second Rebuild: Propulsion: Screw 94x18x7 Owned by A. Foster, Smiths Falls 1912; A. J. Randall, Kingston 1921; Mrs. J. Randall, 1924; to H. S. Hanson, Montreal …
Other Names: Maisonneuve (1925); Official No.: 130325; First Rebuild: Official Number: 130325 Propulsion: Screw Dimensions: 94 x 18 -- 141 tons Rebuilt: in 1911 Second Rebuild: Propulsion: Screw 94x18x7 Owned …
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- Bluebell (1888)
Official No.: 80960; 49x9x4 Owned by H. A. Calvin, Kingston 1895, 1917; E. Baker, Amherst Island Ont. 1921. Built by R. Davis, Kingston 1888. Engine 5½-9. 5x8 by Kingston Foundry.
Official No.: 80960; 49x9x4 Owned by H. A. Calvin, Kingston 1895, 1917; E. Baker, Amherst Island Ont. 1921. Built by R. Davis, Kingston 1888. Engine 5½-9. 5x8 by Kingston Foundry.
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