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  • ELIZABETH (1865, Schooner)
    ELIZABETH (1865, Schooner)
    Ship       Final Date: 29 Oct 1873; 1873, Oct 29 Stranded, Lake Huron.; Final Location: Christian Island, Georgian Bay. Lake Huron., Wrecked.; Bound from Penetanguishene, ONT, stranded & wrecked.
    Ship     Final Date: 29 Oct 1873; 1873, Oct 29 Stranded, Lake Huron.; Final Location: Christian Island, Georgian Bay. Lake Huron., Wrecked.; Bound from Penetanguishene, ONT, stranded & wrecked.
    Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library
  • AINSLEE (1892, Tug (Towboat))
    AINSLEE (1892, Tug (Towboat))
    Ship       Official No.: 94765; Final Date: Aug 1898; Dimensions (LBD): 70' x 16' x 8.9' ; 1898 Owned Maitland & Rixon, Owen Sound, ONT.; Original Owner: Rixon, Ainslee & Stoddart Lumber Co.; Final Location: South Bay, ONT., Georgian Bay. Lake Huron., Burned.
    Ship     Official No.: 94765; Final Date: Aug 1898; Dimensions (LBD): 70' x 16' x 8.9' ; 1898 Owned Maitland & Rixon, Owen Sound, ONT.; Original Owner: Rixon, Ainslee & Stoddart Lumber …
    Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library
  • MANITOULIN (1880, Propeller)
    MANITOULIN (1880, Propeller)
    Ship       Official No.: 85491; Final Date: 10 Nov 1903; Dimensions (LBD): 147' x 30' x 11' ; 1880, Apr 15 Launched; used on Georgian Bay; ran Collingwood - Sault Ste. Marie. 1882, May 19 Bound Michipicaton Island - Algoma Mills for Canada Pacific Railway, took fire from lamp explosion & burned …
    Ship     Official No.: 85491; Final Date: 10 Nov 1903; Dimensions (LBD): 147' x 30' x 11' ; 1880, Apr 15 Launched; used on Georgian Bay; ran Collingwood - Sault Ste. Marie. …
    Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library
  • BRODER, ELIZABETH (1848, Schooner)
    BRODER, ELIZABETH (1848, Schooner)
    Ship       Final Location: Manitoulin Island. Lake Huron., Storm.; Driven on rocks & broke up.
    Ship     Final Location: Manitoulin Island. Lake Huron., Storm.; Driven on rocks & broke up.
    Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library
  • PACIFIC (1883, Propeller)
    PACIFIC (1883, Propeller)
    Ship       Official No.: 85323; Final Date: 3 Nov 1898; Dimensions (LBD): 179' x 30.6' x 11' ; Ran Collingwood, ONT to Sault Ste. Marie & Georgian Bay Ports with sister ATLANIC on White Line. 1885, Oct Collision with steamer BUTCHER BOY near Hilton. 1898 Sunk J.H. JONES in collision. 1898, Nov …
    Ship     Official No.: 85323; Final Date: 3 Nov 1898; Dimensions (LBD): 179' x 30.6' x 11' ; Ran Collingwood, ONT to Sault Ste. Marie & Georgian Bay Ports with sister ATLANIC …
    Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library
  • SMITH, FRANCES (1867, Steamer)
    SMITH, FRANCES (1867, Steamer)
    Ship       Other Names: BALTIC; Official No.: 92310; Final Date: 5 Sep 1896; Dimensions (LBD): 181.8' x 27.9' x 12' ; 1867, Apr 30 Launched; built to run Georgian Bay to Lake Superior. 1868 Stranded on rock at Byng Inlet, Georgian Bay; stayed for winter. 1869, Apr Released; repaired at Campbell & …
    Ship     Other Names: BALTIC; Official No.: 92310; Final Date: 5 Sep 1896; Dimensions (LBD): 181.8' x 27.9' x 12' ; 1867, Apr 30 Launched; built to run Georgian Bay to Lake …
    Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library
  • OKONRA (1858, Propeller)
    OKONRA (1858, Propeller)
    Ship       Final Date: 5 Sep 1878; 1858-78 Same owner. 1867 Rebuilt 37 gross/ 10 registered tons. 1869 Employed in "passenger & towing on Georgian Bay". 1872-75 Towed log rafts. 1877 59.8 x 13.2 x 5.8'; 77 gross/ 52 registered tons. 18778, Sep 5 Burned.; Original Owner: Captain E. Dunn; Final Location: …
    Ship     Final Date: 5 Sep 1878; 1858-78 Same owner. 1867 Rebuilt 37 gross/ 10 registered tons. 1869 Employed in "passenger & towing on Georgian Bay". 1872-75 Towed log rafts. 1877 59.8 …
    Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library
  • CITY OF MIDLAND (1890, Propeller)
    CITY OF MIDLAND (1890, Propeller)
    Ship       Official No.: 97111; Final Date: 17 Mar 1916; Dimensions (LBD): 176.4' x 28.3' x 10.7' ; 1890, May 4 Launched. 1890, Nov Ashore on North Shore; released by steamer FAVORITE. 1893 Rebuilt. 1916 Burned.; Master Carpenter: Melancthon Simpson, J. Simpson; Original Owner: North Shore Navigation Co.; Final Location: Collingwood, ONT. …
    Ship     Official No.: 97111; Final Date: 17 Mar 1916; Dimensions (LBD): 176.4' x 28.3' x 10.7' ; 1890, May 4 Launched. 1890, Nov Ashore on North Shore; released by steamer FAVORITE. …
    Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library
  • ARNOLD,  FANNY (1882, Tug (Towboat))
    ARNOLD, FANNY (1882, Tug (Towboat))
    Ship       Other Names: TUPPER PORTER; Official No.: 85322; Final Date: 1949; Dimensions (LBD): 89' x 18' x 9' ; 1930 Owned The Spanish Mills Co. Ltd., Cutler, ONT. 1940 Burke Towing & Salvage Company Ltd., Midland. 1941 Renamed TUPPER PORTER owned J.P. Porter & Sons Ltd., Montreal. 1944 Toronto Dry Dock …
    Ship     Other Names: TUPPER PORTER; Official No.: 85322; Final Date: 1949; Dimensions (LBD): 89' x 18' x 9' ; 1930 Owned The Spanish Mills Co. Ltd., Cutler, ONT. 1940 Burke Towing …
    Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library
  • SUPERIOR (1881, Tug (Towboat))
    SUPERIOR (1881, Tug (Towboat))
    Ship       Other Names: CONMEE, A.B.; Official No.: 80908; Final Date: 20 May 1937; Dimensions (LBD): 92' x 18.3' x 10' ; 1881, May 11 First launched 1882, April 8 First enrolled Owen Sound, Ontario 1895 Owned J. Waldie, Toronto, Ontario 1901 Owned J. Granley, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario 1917 Owned Canadian …
    Ship     Other Names: CONMEE, A.B.; Official No.: 80908; Final Date: 20 May 1937; Dimensions (LBD): 92' x 18.3' x 10' ; 1881, May 11 First launched 1882, April 8 First enrolled …
    Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library
  • ONTARIO (1891, Ferry)
    ONTARIO (1891, Ferry)
    Ship       Official No.: 94885; Final Date: 13 Oct 1927; Dimensions (LBD): 297' x 41.3' x 14.9' ; Ran between Detroit, Michigan & Windsor, Ontario in the beginning of her career 1901 Repaired 1925-1926 Dismantled & made a barge, 1733 gross tons, 1615 net tons, employed in pulpwood trade; owned Newaygo Company, …
    Ship     Official No.: 94885; Final Date: 13 Oct 1927; Dimensions (LBD): 297' x 41.3' x 14.9' ; Ran between Detroit, Michigan & Windsor, Ontario in the beginning of her career 1901 …
    Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library
  • HURON (1882, Tug (Towboat))
    HURON (1882, Tug (Towboat))
    Ship       Official No.: 85321; Final Date: 1910; Dimensions (LBD): 70' x 15' x 8' ; 1882, May 30 Registered Owen Sound, ONT. 1883, Aug 30 Wreck off the Limestones, Georgian Bay, Lake Huron; owned Dallas, Owen Sound. 1885, Jun Raised by F.I. Merryman; towed to Midland, ONT; rebuilt; temporarily had new …
    Ship     Official No.: 85321; Final Date: 1910; Dimensions (LBD): 70' x 15' x 8' ; 1882, May 30 Registered Owen Sound, ONT. 1883, Aug 30 Wreck off the Limestones, Georgian Bay, …
    Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library
  • CITY OF TORONTO (1895, Steamer)
    CITY OF TORONTO (1895, Steamer)
    Ship       Official No.: 94769; Final Date: 4 Apr 1914; Dimensions (LBD): 150' x 24' x 9' ; 1895, Apr Launched at Owen Sound. 1898 Sunk Cornwall Canal, St Lawrence River. 1908 Owned Mrs. Oliver Gillespie, Cornwall, ONT, to run Cornwall - Montreal. 1914 Owned A. Viau.; Original Owner: North Shore Navigation …
    Ship     Official No.: 94769; Final Date: 4 Apr 1914; Dimensions (LBD): 150' x 24' x 9' ; 1895, Apr Launched at Owen Sound. 1898 Sunk Cornwall Canal, St Lawrence River. 1908 …
    Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library
  • CITY OF OWEN SOUND (1875, Propeller)
    CITY OF OWEN SOUND (1875, Propeller)
    Ship       Other Names: SATURN; Official No.: 71181; Final Date: 17 Sep 1901; Dimensions (LBD): 172' x 31' x 13' ; 1875, Jun 15 Launched, ran Collingwood - Chicago. 1875, Oct 9 Collided with bark EMMA C HUTCHINSON at Chicago. 1878, Mar 8 Owned Smith & Keightley, Toronto. 1881, Oct 16 Stranded …
    Ship     Other Names: SATURN; Official No.: 71181; Final Date: 17 Sep 1901; Dimensions (LBD): 172' x 31' x 13' ; 1875, Jun 15 Launched, ran Collingwood - Chicago. 1875, Oct 9 …
    Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library
  • ARGO (1895, Propeller)
    ARGO (1895, Propeller)
    Ship       Official No.: 103696; Final Date: 1909; Dimensions (LBD): 27' x 10' x 4' ; 1898-99 Number C698 noted.
    Ship     Official No.: 103696; Final Date: 1909; Dimensions (LBD): 27' x 10' x 4' ; 1898-99 Number C698 noted.
    Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library
  • HARRISON, JOHN (1884, Propeller)
    HARRISON, JOHN (1884, Propeller)
    Ship       Official No.: 85324; Final Date: 1902; Dimensions (LBD): 57.5' x 15' x 7.4' ; 1899 58 x 15 x 7.4'; 44 gross tons, 30 net tons. 1902 Registry closed, "vessel abandoned".; Original Owner: Owen Sound Dry Dock, Shipbuilding & Navigation Company
    Ship     Official No.: 85324; Final Date: 1902; Dimensions (LBD): 57.5' x 15' x 7.4' ; 1899 58 x 15 x 7.4'; 44 gross tons, 30 net tons. 1902 Registry closed, "vessel …
    Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library
  • KATAHDIN (1888, Schooner)
    KATAHDIN (1888, Schooner)
    Ship       Official No.: 92290; Final Date: 1922; Dimensions (LBD): 150' x 30.9' x 10.9' ; 1888, Jul 12 Enrolled Owen Sound, ONT. 1905, Oct 20 Wrecked in storm near Southampton, ONT; cargo lumber. 1906, Aug 13 Collided with ore hoists, Lorain, Lake Erie, while under tow of steamer NORSEMAN. 1907 Towed …
    Ship     Official No.: 92290; Final Date: 1922; Dimensions (LBD): 150' x 30.9' x 10.9' ; 1888, Jul 12 Enrolled Owen Sound, ONT. 1905, Oct 20 Wrecked in storm near Southampton, ONT; …
    Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library
  • MCPHEE, BELLE (1875, Schooner)
    MCPHEE, BELLE (1875, Schooner)
    Ship       Official No.: 71182; Final Date: 7 May 1876; Dimensions (LBD): 114' x 21' x 7.67' ; 1872, Apr 2 Registered, C71182. 1875, Jun 7 Launched. 1876, May 7 Sank, Lake Huron.; Original Owner: Alex McPhee; Final Location: 8 miles north of Nottawasaga Light, Georgian Bay. Lake Huron., Sank.; Crushed in …
    Ship     Official No.: 71182; Final Date: 7 May 1876; Dimensions (LBD): 114' x 21' x 7.67' ; 1872, Apr 2 Registered, C71182. 1875, Jun 7 Launched. 1876, May 7 Sank, Lake …
    Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library
  • CITY OF COLLINGWOOD (1893, Propeller)
    CITY OF COLLINGWOOD (1893, Propeller)
    Ship       Official No.: 94766; Final Date: 19 Jun 1905; Dimensions (LBD): 213' x 34' x 12.6' ; 1893, May 24 Launched, completed at Collingwood; sailed first season Collingwood - Chicago, IL for World's Fair; then regular route Georgian Bay - Lake Superior. 1899 Owned M. Burton, Owen Sound, ONT, Northern Navigation …
    Ship     Official No.: 94766; Final Date: 19 Jun 1905; Dimensions (LBD): 213' x 34' x 12.6' ; 1893, May 24 Launched, completed at Collingwood; sailed first season Collingwood - Chicago, IL …
    Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library
  • HIESORDT, P.S. (1887, Tug (Towboat))
    HIESORDT, P.S. (1887, Tug (Towboat))
    Ship       Other Names: RUTH B.; Official No.: 92286; Final Date: 5 Dec 1937; Dimensions (LBD): 66' x 16' x 6.02' ; 1899 62 gross tons. 1905 Rebuilt for Dohy Engine Works, Goderich, ONT; Scotch boiler from Waterous Engine Works, Brantford, ONT. 1921 Remamed RUTH B. 1930 Owned Burke Towing & Salvage …
    Ship     Other Names: RUTH B.; Official No.: 92286; Final Date: 5 Dec 1937; Dimensions (LBD): 66' x 16' x 6.02' ; 1899 62 gross tons. 1905 Rebuilt for Dohy Engine Works, …
    Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library
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