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  • Cataraqui (1836)
    Cataraqui (1836)
    Ship       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
    Ship     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)
    China (1872)
    Ship       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
    Ship     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)
    Caroline Ives (1841)
    Ship       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 …
    Ship     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)
    Wolfe (1835)
    Ship       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 …
    Ship     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)
    Watertown (1864)
    Ship       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 & …
    Ship     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)
    St. Louis (1900)
    Ship       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 …
    Ship     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)
    Sophy (1895)
    Ship       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 …
    Ship     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)
    Miltonia (1896)
    Ship       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
    Ship     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)
    Island Queen (1845)
    Ship       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 …
    Ship     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)
    Cherokee (1842)
    Ship       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 …
    Ship     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)
    Adonis (1890)
    Ship       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.
    Ship     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)
    C. Here (1899)
    Ship       Official No.: 107733; 49x8x4 Owned by B. Davis, Kingston. Built by Davis Drydock Co., Kingston 1899. Yacht
    Ship     Official No.: 107733; 49x8x4 Owned by B. Davis, Kingston. Built by Davis Drydock Co., Kingston 1899. Yacht
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  • Canadian Coaster (1921)
    Canadian Coaster (1921)
    Ship       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.
    Ship     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)
    Annie Barrett (1901)
    Ship       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).
    Ship     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)
    Antelope (1889)
    Ship       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
    Ship     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)
    Bay of Quinte (1852)
    Ship       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 …
    Ship     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)
    Bertha (1891)
    Ship       Official No.: 96913; 51x10x3 Owned by A. Chown, Kingston Ont. 1895; F. Montgomery, Parry Sound, Ont. 1901. Built by L. Francis, Kingston 1891.
    Ship     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)
    Aletha (1901)
    Ship       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 …
    Ship     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)
    Buena Vista (1911)
    Ship       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 …
    Ship     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)
    Bluebell (1888)
    Ship       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.
    Ship     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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