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Geographic Location: Prescott- Geographic Location: Clayton
- Porcupine (1840)
Approx. 110x32. Owned by Macpherson & Crane, Montreal 1840, 1846; to Robertson Jones & Co. c1853; to Henderson & Holcomb, Montreal 1855. Engine 96" stroke, by Niagara Harbour & Dock Co. Used on St. Lawrence and Ottawa Rivers. "Canal size but unsuitable for the Rideau" (Kingston "Chronicle" 1840). Had "wheezy … Approx. 110x32. Owned by Macpherson & Crane, Montreal 1840, 1846; to Robertson Jones & Co. c1853; to Henderson & Holcomb, Montreal 1855. Engine 96" stroke, by Niagara Harbour & Dock …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Another Murder Committed by Rum
New York Spectator (New York, NY), 24 Aug 1827 Another Murder Committed by Rum .--A fireman of the steam boat Queenston, while at Prescott last week, being drunk, fell into the machinery, and was killed. New York Spectator (New York, NY), 24 Aug 1827 Another Murder Committed by Rum .--A fireman of the steam boat Queenston, while at Prescott last week, being drunk, fell into the machinery, and was killed.Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Shocking Accident St. Lawrence Gazette (Ogdensburg, NY), 14 Aug 1827, p. 3 Shocking Accident .--A coroner's inquest was called on Sunday last, to examine the dead body of a man named Josiah Smith, in Prescott, who was employed as a fireman on board the Queenston Steamboat. It appeared, on examination, that Smith and another man, (who also was a fireman) ... St. Lawrence Gazette (Ogdensburg, NY), 14 Aug 1827, p. 3 Shocking Accident .--A coroner's inquest was called on Sunday last, to examine the dead body of a man named Josiah Smith, in Prescott, who was employed as a fireman on …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oldfield (1841) 104x17x8 Owned by various very fluid partnerships. Built by G. Weeks, Prescott 1841. Used on lower reach, Ottawa River. Passenger accommodation added 1843. 104x17x8 Owned by various very fluid partnerships. Built by G. Weeks, Prescott 1841. Used on lower reach, Ottawa River. Passenger accommodation added 1843.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Rapid (1834) 177x31x? Owners uncertain. Built by Sandford, Prescott and launched 12/06/34. Engines (2) by Norton & Hulbert, Prescott. Catamaran consisting of 2 oval wooden tubes, flattish on bottom, 177'x5'x9' with inside iron hoops every 8 feet. Deck to make overall 37' width. Had single wheel 25' diameter on shaft 8' above … 177x31x? Owners uncertain. Built by Sandford, Prescott and launched 12/06/34. Engines (2) by Norton & Hulbert, Prescott. Catamaran consisting of 2 oval wooden tubes, flattish on bottom, 177'x5'x9' with inside …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Pilot (1842) Approx. 87x17 Owned by H. & S. Jones, Brockville. Engine by Ward & Brush, Montreal. Used on Montreal-Ottawa-Kingston triangle, later St. Lawrence towboat. Sank 20/06/42 near Kingston when connecting rod broke and piston punched hole in hull; repaired. Approx. 87x17 Owned by H. & S. Jones, Brockville. Engine by Ward & Brush, Montreal. Used on Montreal-Ottawa-Kingston triangle, later St. Lawrence towboat. Sank 20/06/42 near Kingston when connecting rod …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Pioneer (1841) First Rebuild: Official Number: 33448 Propulsion: Sidewheel Dimensions: 94 x 14 -- 52 tons 94x14x7. Owned by series of ever-changing partnerships. Built by T. Dissett, Prescott 1841. Used on Montreal-Ottawa-Kingston triangle except Richelieu River 1847. Collided with "Lady Colborne" Sorel 09/06/47, captain and pilot charged with murder. No details. Driven … First Rebuild: Official Number: 33448 Propulsion: Sidewheel Dimensions: 94 x 14 -- 52 tons 94x14x7. Owned by series of ever-changing partnerships. Built by T. Dissett, Prescott 1841. Used on Montreal-Ottawa-Kingston …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Ontario (1841) 106x19x8 Owned by Quebec Forwarding Co. Built by A.Cantin at Prescott Ont. 1841. Steam Barge. Used on St. Lawrence. 106x19x8 Owned by Quebec Forwarding Co. Built by A.Cantin at Prescott Ont. 1841. Steam Barge. Used on St. Lawrence.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Victoria (1841) Dimensions unknown. Owned by Hooker & Henderson, Montreal. "Now being engined at Prescott" (Montreal "Transcript" May 1841). "Nearly finished" (same paper, July). No further note found, undoubtedly renamed. Dimensions unknown. Owned by Hooker & Henderson, Montreal. "Now being engined at Prescott" (Montreal "Transcript" May 1841). "Nearly finished" (same paper, July). No further note found, undoubtedly renamed.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Dalhousie (1822) 80' approx. Original owner unknown, to H. Dickinson 1832. Built Prescott Ont. 1822. At first used Kingston-Prescott, run down rapids 19/04/32 to operate Cornwall-Coteau. Maiden arrival at Kingston 29/08/22. Seriously damaged in collision with "Niagara" 14/09/26 Prescott. Intended to be moved to Rideau Canal, drawn up rapids 27/06/34 but wrecked … 80' approx. Original owner unknown, to H. Dickinson 1832. Built Prescott Ont. 1822. At first used Kingston-Prescott, run down rapids 19/04/32 to operate Cornwall-Coteau. Maiden arrival at Kingston 29/08/22. Seriously …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Grenada (1883) Official No.: 85711; 80x15x4 Owned by A. Smallman, Dundee Que. Built by Woods Bros., Prescott 1883. Engine from "Sam Perry". Ferry. Last used 1907. Official No.: 85711; 80x15x4 Owned by A. Smallman, Dundee Que. Built by Woods Bros., Prescott 1883. Engine from "Sam Perry". Ferry. Last used 1907.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Grenville (1841) 94x11x6 Owned by various partnerships, then to W. Rodden, Montreal 1848; later T. Davies, Kingston. Built by G. Weeks, Prescott Ont. Used on Montreal-Ottawa-Kingston triangle until St. Lawrence canals completed 1848, then sold to Montreal owners. Removed from Register 1872; Broken up. 94x11x6 Owned by various partnerships, then to W. Rodden, Montreal 1848; later T. Davies, Kingston. Built by G. Weeks, Prescott Ont. Used on Montreal-Ottawa-Kingston triangle until St. Lawrence canals completed …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Hunter (1838) Other Names: Perth (1847); Hercules; First Rebuild: Propulsion: Sidewheel Dimensions: 104 x 17 -- -143 tons Rebuilt: in 1847 103x24x8 Owned by Ottawa & Rideau Forwarding Co.; to Macpherson & Crane, Montreal 1844; to Robertson Jones & Co 1853; to J.J. Jones & D.C. Thompson 1858; to T. Donohue, Ottawa … Other Names: Perth (1847); Hercules; First Rebuild: Propulsion: Sidewheel Dimensions: 104 x 17 -- -143 tons Rebuilt: in 1847 103x24x8 Owned by Ottawa & Rideau Forwarding Co.; to Macpherson & …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Frost (Propeller), aground, 1 Nov 1883
Reason: aground Lives: nil Freight: wheat Reason: aground Lives: nil Freight: wheatMaritime History of the Great Lakes - City of Belleville (Propeller), fire, 17 Feb 1914 Reason: fire Lives: nil Remarks: Total loss Reason: fire Lives: nil Remarks: Total lossMaritime History of the Great Lakes
- Louis Shickluna (Propeller), C100752, sunk, 15 May 1897 Reason: sunk Lives: nil Remarks: Raised Reason: sunk Lives: nil Remarks: RaisedMaritime History of the Great Lakes
- South Eastern (Ferry), fire, 20 Jun 1897 Reason: fire Lives: nil Remarks: reb'lt as INTERNATIONAL Reason: fire Lives: nil Remarks: reb'lt as INTERNATIONALMaritime History of the Great Lakes
- Siren (Barge), aground, 14 Jun 1897 Reason: aground Lives: nil Freight: lumber Remarks: ? Reason: aground Lives: nil Freight: lumber Remarks: ?Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Wahcondah (Propeller), C120577, sunk, 11 May 1903 Reason: sunk Freight: fire bricks Remarks: Raised Reason: sunk Freight: fire bricks Remarks: RaisedMaritime History of the Great Lakes
- Wahcondah (Propeller), C102577, sunk, 11 May 1903 Reason: sunk Lives: nil Freight: fire brick Remarks: Raised Reason: sunk Lives: nil Freight: fire brick Remarks: RaisedMaritime History of the Great Lakes
