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- Caroline Messmore (1847)Dimensions unknown. Owned by J. Turner. Built (probably at Dunnville Ont.) 1847. Carried official party at opening of Grand River Navigation (canal) 07/11/48. Never registered; almost nothing known. Also called "Caroline Milford".Dimensions unknown. Owned by J. Turner. Built (probably at Dunnville Ont.) 1847. Carried official party at opening of Grand River Navigation (canal) 07/11/48. Never registered; almost nothing known. Also called …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Queen (1851)Dimensions unknown. Owned by G. S. Wilkes. Used on Grand River and sometimes to Buffalo. Toronto ferry 1854,1855. Had 2 staterooms.Dimensions unknown. Owned by G. S. Wilkes. Used on Grand River and sometimes to Buffalo. Toronto ferry 1854,1855. Had 2 staterooms.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Haldimand (1836)Other Names: Princess Victoria (1836); Later Registration: U.S.A. (1837) 97x8x7 Owned by A. Thompson, Dunnville Ont.; to J. Ellah later. Built by R. Armington, Dunnville and launched 08/05/36. Engine by Ward, Montreal. Built for service on Grand River but drew too much water so renamed and used Buffalo-Chippewa from 01/08/36.Other Names: Princess Victoria (1836); Later Registration: U.S.A. (1837) 97x8x7 Owned by A. Thompson, Dunnville Ont.; to J. Ellah later. Built by R. Armington, Dunnville and launched 08/05/36. Engine by …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Dunnville (1834)Other Names: Sir Walter Scott (1834); Dunnville; Approx. 80x13x6 Owned by J. Ellah when new, passed through several hands in rapid succession. Had "paddle in the centre to reduce wear on canal banks"; uncertain whether centre- or sternwheel. Engine "three cylinders with return flues through them". Boiler exploded when docking …Other Names: Sir Walter Scott (1834); Dunnville; Approx. 80x13x6 Owned by J. Ellah when new, passed through several hands in rapid succession. Had "paddle in the centre to reduce wear …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Neptune (1842)Other Names: Brantford (1843); Dimensions unknown. Owned by A. Thompson 1842, 1844; Messrs. Wilkes 1848. Used on Grand River. "Small but commodious". "Has been fitted up at Dunnville to run to Brantford three times weekly" (1842). Still in use 1853.Other Names: Brantford (1843); Dimensions unknown. Owned by A. Thompson 1842, 1844; Messrs. Wilkes 1848. Used on Grand River. "Small but commodious". "Has been fitted up at Dunnville to run …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Indian Chief (1836)Approx. 93x27 Owned by A. Thompson. Ran on Grand River, Dunnville to Indian Village (2 miles below Brantford). Nothing official here.Approx. 93x27 Owned by A. Thompson. Ran on Grand River, Dunnville to Indian Village (2 miles below Brantford). Nothing official here.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- J. Knight (Propeller), burnt, 1 Apr 1874Reason: burnt Hull damage: $400 Remarks: DamagedReason: burnt Hull damage: $400 Remarks: DamagedMaritime History of the Great Lakes
- Elmira (Propeller), U7335, fire, 29 Nov 1878Reason: fire Remarks: Total lossReason: fire Remarks: Total lossMaritime History of the Great Lakes
- Milwaukee (Steamboat), fire/arson, 1 Dec 1838Reason: fire/arson Remarks: UninjuredReason: fire/arson Remarks: UninjuredMaritime History of the Great Lakes
- Dover (1850)Other Names: Georgiana (1872); First Rebuild: Propulsion: Sidewheel Dimensions: 95 x 28 -- 165 tons Rebuilt: Dunnville, Ontario, Canada in 1872 Second Rebuild: Propulsion: Sidewheel Rebuilt: Penetang, Ontario, Canada 92x15 Owned by D. McSwain, Dunnville Ont. 1851, 1860; E. McCallum, Dunnville 1864, 1872; H. H. Thompson, Penetanguishene Ont. 1877. Built …Other Names: Georgiana (1872); First Rebuild: Propulsion: Sidewheel Dimensions: 95 x 28 -- 165 tons Rebuilt: Dunnville, Ontario, Canada in 1872 Second Rebuild: Propulsion: Sidewheel Rebuilt: Penetang, Ontario, Canada 92x15 …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Welland CanalNew York Spectator (New York, NY), 9 Dec 1846, p. 4 Welland Canal The breach which at present interrupts the navigation of that canal detains some seventy vessels with their cargoes and threatens them with a Winter's berth in the interior of Canada. The break itself will, as we understand, be repaired in a few days, and the ice, ...New York Spectator (New York, NY), 9 Dec 1846, p. 4 Welland Canal The breach which at present interrupts the navigation of that canal detains some seventy vessels with their cargoes and threatens them with a Winter's berth in the interior …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Cup Yacht? Fisherman? Lake Schooner?: Schooner Days CCCLXIX (369)Snider, C. H. J., Toronto Telegram (Toronto, ON), 29 Oct 1938 Cup Yacht? Fisherman? Lake Schooner? Schooner Days CCCLXIX (369) _______ APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS Overall length..... 140 ft.Snider, C. H. J., Toronto Telegram (Toronto, ON), 29 Oct 1938 Cup Yacht? Fisherman? Lake Schooner? Schooner Days CCCLXIX (369) _______ APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS Overall length..... 140 ft.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Welland Ship Canal. S.S. "Gleneagles" entering Lock No. 3, looking S.
An instruction on the reverse to "take out figures in foreground" has been fairly crudely done.An instruction on the reverse to "take out figures in foreground" has been fairly crudely done.Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Welland Ship Canal. S/S "Gleneagles" in Lock 4, looking N.
Black and white photograph of the Canada Steamship Lines steamboat GLENEAGLES in lock 4 of the Welland CanalBlack and white photograph of the Canada Steamship Lines steamboat GLENEAGLES in lock 4 of the Welland CanalMaritime History of the Great Lakes- At the Welland Canal
This view is from Bridge 5 (Glendale Avenue looking north towards Lock 3.This view is from Bridge 5 (Glendale Avenue looking north towards Lock 3.Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Official Opening of the Welland Canal, Aug. 6, 1932
Real photo postcard of the Canada Steamship Lines steamboat LEMOYNE in the Welland Canal at the official opening of the Welland Canal.Real photo postcard of the Canada Steamship Lines steamboat LEMOYNE in the Welland Canal at the official opening of the Welland Canal.Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Freighter approaching Lock No. 2, from North, Welland Ship Canal
One of a series of twelve photographs of the Welland Canal taken about 1930.One of a series of twelve photographs of the Welland Canal taken about 1930.Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Lock 2, Welland Ship Canal
One of a series of twelve photographs of the Welland Canal taken about 1930.One of a series of twelve photographs of the Welland Canal taken about 1930.Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Emptying Lock No. 2, Welland Ship Canal, Canada
One of a series of twelve photographs of the Welland Canal taken about 1930.One of a series of twelve photographs of the Welland Canal taken about 1930.Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Opening Lift Lock, Main St., Welland Ship Canal
One of a series of twelve photographs of the Welland Canal taken about 1930.One of a series of twelve photographs of the Welland Canal taken about 1930.Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Welland Ship Canal. S.S. "Gleneagles" entering Lock No. 3, looking S.