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- WILLIAM IV (1831, Steamer)Final Date: 1858; Dimensions (LBD): 140' x 25' x 10' ; 1832, October 29 Launched Patterned after Hudson River steamers; ran Prescott, Ontario to Quinte ports, later Toronto 1838 Chartered during Patriot War as a gunboat by Canadian government 1838, November Participated in dispersing a band of Patriots near Prescott …Final Date: 1858; Dimensions (LBD): 140' x 25' x 10' ; 1832, October 29 Launched Patterned after Hudson River steamers; ran Prescott, Ontario to Quinte ports, later Toronto 1838 Chartered …Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library
- ERIE & ONTARIO (1831, Schooner)1831, May 14 Launched into Welland Canal. 1837, Jul Shortest passage on record, Colchester - Prescott.1831, May 14 Launched into Welland Canal. 1837, Jul Shortest passage on record, Colchester - Prescott.Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library
- NATION'S QUEST (1831, Schooner)1831 - 34 Four enrollments, Detroit, MI.1831 - 34 Four enrollments, Detroit, MI.Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library
- COLBORNE, LADY (pre1831, Schooner)1831 Ashore York Bay (Toronto), ONT.(?)1831 Ashore York Bay (Toronto), ONT.(?)Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library
- Swan (1831)94x19x7 Owned by H. Dickinson 1834; to Pacaud & Mullins 1836; Murray & Sanderson, Montreal 1841. Built by T. Mears, Hawkesbury Ont. and launched 11/06/31. Engine by Ward Bros., Montreal, from "St. Lawrence". Built for Lachine-Cascades; run down Lachine Rapids 29/05/36 and used below Montreal. Rebuilt 1837, details unknown: "Improved …94x19x7 Owned by H. Dickinson 1834; to Pacaud & Mullins 1836; Murray & Sanderson, Montreal 1841. Built by T. Mears, Hawkesbury Ont. and launched 11/06/31. Engine by Ward Bros., Montreal, …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Minissitunk (1831)Dimensions unknown. Owned by Canada Company. Built of hand-sawn lumber to carry settlers to Company's lands around Goderich. It is often stated that this vessel was never placed in service, but this is incorrect: advertisements running summer 1831 in several papers (including Kingston "Chronicle") state "a vessel belonging to the …Dimensions unknown. Owned by Canada Company. Built of hand-sawn lumber to carry settlers to Company's lands around Goderich. It is often stated that this vessel was never placed in service, …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- John By (1831)110x26x10 Owned by D. J. Smith, Kingston; to R. Drummond 1833. Built by R. Drummond, Kingston and launched 23/11/31. First engine by Bennett & Henderson, Montreal; removed 1832 and put in "St. George", replaced with new engine by Sheldon & Dutcher, York (Toronto), to "Oakville" later. Built for Rideau Canal …110x26x10 Owned by D. J. Smith, Kingston; to R. Drummond 1833. Built by R. Drummond, Kingston and launched 23/11/31. First engine by Bennett & Henderson, Montreal; removed 1832 and put …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Quebec (1831)96x19x8. Nothing known.96x19x8. Nothing known.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Pocahontas (1831)90x14x8 Owned by General Mining Association, London England. Towboat.90x14x8 Owned by General Mining Association, London England. Towboat.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Voyageur (1831)142x26x9 (width over paddle boxes 53') Owned by J. & W. Torrance 1831; to St. Lawrence Towboat Co. 1832. Built by Shea & Merritt, Montreal and launched 14/05/31. Engines (2) by Fawcett Preston & Co., Liverpool England. Built as Laprairie ferry but used there only one year. "Cabin and steerage …142x26x9 (width over paddle boxes 53') Owned by J. & W. Torrance 1831; to St. Lawrence Towboat Co. 1832. Built by Shea & Merritt, Montreal and launched 14/05/31. Engines (2) …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- John Bull (1831)188x32x11 (width over paddle boxes 70') Owned by J. Molson (St. Lawrence Steam Boat Co.) Built by E. D. Merritt, Montreal and launched 26/04/31. Engines (2) 60x96 By Ward's Eagle Foundry, Montreal. Engine unsatisfactory and extravagant on use of coal, vessel used only at peak periods and laid up much …188x32x11 (width over paddle boxes 70') Owned by J. Molson (St. Lawrence Steam Boat Co.) Built by E. D. Merritt, Montreal and launched 26/04/31. Engines (2) 60x96 By Ward's Eagle …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- John Ward (1831)114x20x6 Owned by J. Ward & H. Johnston; to J. Whitney 1829. Built by W. Olive, Carleton N. B. and launched 17/05/31. Engine from Scotland. Used on Saint John River.114x20x6 Owned by J. Ward & H. Johnston; to J. Whitney 1829. Built by W. Olive, Carleton N. B. and launched 17/05/31. Engine from Scotland. Used on Saint John River.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. George (1831)159x26x11 Owned by Montreal & Quebec Towboat Co. 1832, 1847. Built by E. D. Merritt, Montreal and launched 19/11/31. Engines (2) 96" stroke, by Ward Bros., Montreal. Used Montreal-Quebec. Walking beam fractured about 16/09/32 Deschambault, out for rest of season. Broke cylinder and crank of one engine 09/09/37 Pte. aux …159x26x11 Owned by Montreal & Quebec Towboat Co. 1832, 1847. Built by E. D. Merritt, Montreal and launched 19/11/31. Engines (2) 96" stroke, by Ward Bros., Montreal. Used Montreal-Quebec. Walking …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Royal William (1831)Later Registration: U.K. (1833) 160x28x18 (width over paddle boxes 44') Owned by Quebec & Halifax Steam Navigation Co. Built by Black & Campbell, Wolfe's Cove, Quebec and launched 27/04/31. Engine 51x60 by Bennett & Henderson, Montreal. Lengths given by Montreal "Gazette" at launch: 146' keel, 162' deck, 176' "head-taffrail". Maiden …Later Registration: U.K. (1833) 160x28x18 (width over paddle boxes 44') Owned by Quebec & Halifax Steam Navigation Co. Built by Black & Campbell, Wolfe's Cove, Quebec and launched 27/04/31. Engine …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Henrietta (1831)103x19x8 (width over paddle boxes 32'). Owned by J. Whitney, Saint John N. B. Built by J. S. Wetmore, Kingston N. B. and launched 14/07/31. Engine by Fawcett Preston & Co., Liverpool England, to "Gazelle". Bay of Fundy services. "The peculiar construction of the Henrietta caused many to doubt her …103x19x8 (width over paddle boxes 32'). Owned by J. Whitney, Saint John N. B. Built by J. S. Wetmore, Kingston N. B. and launched 14/07/31. Engine by Fawcett Preston & …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Lady Aylmer (1831)77x16x6 Owned by Quebec Steam Ferry Co.; to A. T. Hart, Trois Rivières 1833. Built by J. Jeffrey, Quebec and launched 27/04/31. Engine by Bennett & Henderson, Montreal. Used as ferry for one year, then towboat. Register states broken up 1849 but Quebec "Transcript" states engine moved to new boat …77x16x6 Owned by Quebec Steam Ferry Co.; to A. T. Hart, Trois Rivières 1833. Built by J. Jeffrey, Quebec and launched 27/04/31. Engine by Bennett & Henderson, Montreal. Used as …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
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