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- Brothers (1839)Dimensions unknown. Built by McGregor, Chatham Ont. and launched spring 1839. Used Chatham-Amherstburg at first, then towboat; occasionally Windsor ferry. Not the best steamboat: "We saw her forcing her way through the "subtle element" and from the moderate rate of speed exhibited we calculated that her engine is not of …Dimensions unknown. Built by McGregor, Chatham Ont. and launched spring 1839. Used Chatham-Amherstburg at first, then towboat; occasionally Windsor ferry. Not the best steamboat: "We saw her forcing her way …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Henry Gildersleeve (1839)First Rebuild: Propulsion: Sidewheel Dimensions: 255 tons Rebuilt: Kingston, Ontario, Canada in 1845 Approx 140'. Owned by Gildersleeve, Kingston; T. Maxwell & Co. 1853; to Calvin & Breck 1855. Built by Shea, Kingston and launched 04/12/39. First engine by Ward & Brush, Montreal, replaced about 1848 with another (details unknown) …First Rebuild: Propulsion: Sidewheel Dimensions: 255 tons Rebuilt: Kingston, Ontario, Canada in 1845 Approx 140'. Owned by Gildersleeve, Kingston; T. Maxwell & Co. 1853; to Calvin & Breck 1855. Built …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Gore (1839)Other Names: Goderich (1845); Gore; 125x16x9 Owned by J. Lockhart; to D. Bethune, Cobourg 1840, other owners later. Built by Niagara Harbour & Dock Co. and launched 22/04/39. Used on Lake Ontario, moved to Lake Huron 1845. Bow and stern had to be amputated to transit Welland Canal, reassembled Dunnville …Other Names: Goderich (1845); Gore; 125x16x9 Owned by J. Lockhart; to D. Bethune, Cobourg 1840, other owners later. Built by Niagara Harbour & Dock Co. and launched 22/04/39. Used on …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Provincial (1839)Other Names: Wilmington; Previous Registration: U.S.A. (1854) as Wilmington 170x22x10 (width over paddle boxes 47') Owned by Provincial Insurance Co., chartered to Capt. Kidd, Montreal (its captain). Sold to unknown buyers 1856. Built by L. B. Cully, Baltimore Md. 1839. Engine 48x120 by Workman & Pratt, Baltimore. Arrived Quebec from …Other Names: Wilmington; Previous Registration: U.S.A. (1854) as Wilmington 170x22x10 (width over paddle boxes 47') Owned by Provincial Insurance Co., chartered to Capt. Kidd, Montreal (its captain). Sold to unknown …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Victoria (1839)Official No.: 35148; 89x21x8 Owned by City of Saint John; to H. B. Crosby, Saint John N. B. 1854. Built by I. & W. Olive, Carleton N. B. and launched 11/05/39. Engine by Fawcett Preston & Co., Liverpool England. Ferry. "A BALL will be hoisted on the above Steamer when …Official No.: 35148; 89x21x8 Owned by City of Saint John; to H. B. Crosby, Saint John N. B. 1854. Built by I. & W. Olive, Carleton N. B. and launched …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Hart (1839)120x19x8 Owned by A. T. Hart, Trois Rivières; E. Baker, "St. Giles" 1846. Built by O. Chartier (or Cloutier), Trois Rivières and launched 08/06/39. Engine 36x48 (maker unknown), to "Enterprize". Usually used Montreal-Quebec.120x19x8 Owned by A. T. Hart, Trois Rivières; E. Baker, "St. Giles" 1846. Built by O. Chartier (or Cloutier), Trois Rivières and launched 08/06/39. Engine 36x48 (maker unknown), to "Enterprize". …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- New Brunswick (1839)169x20x9 First owner unknown; to T. M. Smith (Fredericton Steamboat Co.) 1847. Built by Messrs. Olive, Carleton N. B. and launched 15/05/39. Engine 50x60 by Mitchell & Nelson, Glasgow, to "Pilot". Used on Saint John River. Sank 20/11/40 Indiantown, raised. Rammed and sank "Meteor" 03/11/42 Fredericton.169x20x9 First owner unknown; to T. M. Smith (Fredericton Steamboat Co.) 1847. Built by Messrs. Olive, Carleton N. B. and launched 15/05/39. Engine 50x60 by Mitchell & Nelson, Glasgow, to …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Ontario (1839)Other Names: Lord Sydenham (1840); Montreal; First Rebuild: Propulsion: Sidewheel Dimensions: 235 x 23 -- -324 tons Rebuilt: Sorel, Quebec, Canada in 1847 Second Rebuild: Propulsion: Sidewheel Rebuilt: Quebec, Quebec, Canada 197x25x9 (width over paddle boxes 53') Owned by J. Hamilton, Kingston; to W. & G. Tate, Montreal 1840; to …Other Names: Lord Sydenham (1840); Montreal; First Rebuild: Propulsion: Sidewheel Dimensions: 235 x 23 -- -324 tons Rebuilt: Sorel, Quebec, Canada in 1847 Second Rebuild: Propulsion: Sidewheel Rebuilt: Quebec, Quebec, …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Lady Colborne (1839)Other Names: Crescent (1850); First Rebuild: Official Number: 33445 Propulsion: Sidewheel Dimensions: 172 x 23 Rebuilt: in 1849 173x20x10 (width over paddle boxes 39') Owned by G. Tate, Montreal 1840, 1855; J. Glassford, Montreal 1858. Built by Shea & Merritt, Montreal and launched 18/05/39. First engine 10x120 by Molson's Foundry, …Other Names: Crescent (1850); First Rebuild: Official Number: 33445 Propulsion: Sidewheel Dimensions: 172 x 23 Rebuilt: in 1849 173x20x10 (width over paddle boxes 39') Owned by G. Tate, Montreal 1840, …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- David Ames (1839)115x20x9 Owned by Jodoin-Lesperance. Built by J. Lemelin, Quebec 1839 Towboat, sometimes Longueuil ferry at Montreal.115x20x9 Owned by Jodoin-Lesperance. Built by J. Lemelin, Quebec 1839 Towboat, sometimes Longueuil ferry at Montreal.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- General Harrison, Manifest, 14 June 1839Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- John Kenzie, Manifest, 19 April 1839Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- New England, Manifest, 25 May 1839Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Mississippi, Manifest, 27 April 1839Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- James Madison, Manifest, 13 May 1839Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- James Madison, Manifest, 13 May 1839Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Philadelphia, Manifest, 8 May 1839Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- John Grant, Manifest, 29 April 1839Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- LaSalle, Manifest, 18 April 1839Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Henry Crevolin, Manifest, 24 April 1839Maritime History of the Great Lakes