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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
- R.L. Howard (1856)77x14x8 Owned by L. McCallum, Stromness Ont. Built by D. McSwain, Dunnville 1856. Lost 6 barges in gale 02/11/62 Point Abino, Ont. en route Dunnville to Buffalo. Sank 24/10/67 near Port Dalhousie. ; Final Location: Near Port Dalhousie, Ontario, Canada, Foundered77x14x8 Owned by L. McCallum, Stromness Ont. Built by D. McSwain, Dunnville 1856. Lost 6 barges in gale 02/11/62 Point Abino, Ont. en route Dunnville to Buffalo. Sank 24/10/67 near …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- F.B. Brady (1901)Other Names: Thomas Freel Battle (1905); Official No.: 107948; Final Location: Port Maitland, Ontario, Canada, BurntOther Names: Thomas Freel Battle (1905); Official No.: 107948; Final Location: Port Maitland, Ontario, Canada, BurntMaritime History of the Great Lakes
- Fenian Raid Veteran Guards Toronto’s Drink: Schooner Days CCLVIII (258)Snider, C. H. J., Toronto Telegram (Toronto, ON), 19 Sep 1936 Fenian Raid Veteran Guards Toronto's Drink Schooner Days CCLVIII (258) _______ WOULD you believe it? A Fenian Raid veteran, a powerful young fellow in 1866, but not so strong now as he was 70 years ago, keeps vigil night ...Snider, C. H. J., Toronto Telegram (Toronto, ON), 19 Sep 1936 Fenian Raid Veteran Guards Toronto's Drink Schooner Days CCLVIII (258) _______ WOULD you believe it? A Fenian Raid veteran, a powerful young fellow in 1866, but not so strong now …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Eva and the RAPID CITY: Schooner Days CXXXIII (133)Snider, C. H. J., Toronto Telegram (Toronto, ON), 7 Apr 1934 Eva and the RAPID CITY Schooner Days CXXXIII (133) ALTHOUGH It said "Rapid City of Toronto" on her stern, the schooner which bore the name was not intended as a comment upon the speed of life in the Queen City of the West in the gay nineties, when ...Snider, C. H. J., Toronto Telegram (Toronto, ON), 7 Apr 1934 Eva and the RAPID CITY Schooner Days CXXXIII (133) ALTHOUGH It said "Rapid City of Toronto" on her stern, the schooner which bore the name was not intended as a …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Stromness Tug Fought the Fenians: Schooner Days MXVIII (1018)Snider, C. H. J., Toronto Telegram, 8 Sep 1951 Stromness Tug Fought the Fenians Schooner Days MXVIII (1018) by C. H. J. Snider Idyll of a Lost Port III "THE ...Snider, C. H. J., Toronto Telegram, 8 Sep 1951 Stromness Tug Fought the Fenians Schooner Days MXVIII (1018) by C. H. J. Snider Idyll of a Lost Port III "THE ...Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Brantford - Buffalo via "The Feeder": Schooner Days MIV (1004)Snider, C. H. J., Toronto Telegram, 2 Jun 1951 Brantford - Buffalo via "The Feeder" Schooner Days MIV (1004) by C. H. J. Snider LAST schooner to use the forgotten Feeder canal, so far as we know, was the Julia Larsen, when ...Snider, C. H. J., Toronto Telegram, 2 Jun 1951 Brantford - Buffalo via "The Feeder" Schooner Days MIV (1004) by C. H. J. Snider LAST schooner to use the forgotten Feeder canal, so far as we know, was the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
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