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- Halley's Comet (1906)Other Names: Sand Bird (1914); Official No.: 112194; First Rebuild: Official Number: 112194 Propulsion: Screw Dimensions: 72 x 21 -- 64 tons Rebuilt: Chatham, Ontario, Canada in 1918 68x16x4 Owned by H. E. Crow, Chatham Ont. 1906, 1917; to W. A. Hadley, Chatham 1918. Built by H. Crow, Chatham 1906. …Other Names: Sand Bird (1914); Official No.: 112194; First Rebuild: Official Number: 112194 Propulsion: Screw Dimensions: 72 x 21 -- 64 tons Rebuilt: Chatham, Ontario, Canada in 1918 68x16x4 Owned …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Mary R. Robertson (1872)Other Names: Simcoe (1880); First Rebuild: Official Number: 78023 Propulsion: Screw Dimensions: 140 x 26 -- 635 tons Rebuilt: Chatham, Ontario, Canada in 1880 136x24x11 Owned by "Messrs. Robertson", Goderich 1872; C. S. Wilson, Picton 1877; Great Northern Transit Co. 1880. Built by Hyslop & Ronald, Chatham Ont. 1872. Rebuilt …Other Names: Simcoe (1880); First Rebuild: Official Number: 78023 Propulsion: Screw Dimensions: 140 x 26 -- 635 tons Rebuilt: Chatham, Ontario, Canada in 1880 136x24x11 Owned by "Messrs. Robertson", Goderich …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Manitoba (1870)74x21x6 Owned by A. T. Crowe, Dover East Ont. Built by G. Morrison, Chatham and launched 24/05/70. Steam barge. Destroyed by fire 31/10/83 near Chatham. ; Final Location: Chatham, Ontario, Canada, Burnt74x21x6 Owned by A. T. Crowe, Dover East Ont. Built by G. Morrison, Chatham and launched 24/05/70. Steam barge. Destroyed by fire 31/10/83 near Chatham. ; Final Location: Chatham, Ontario, …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Dominion (1890)Official No.: 90526; 95x24x5 Owned by D. Flook, Chatham Ont. Engine 12x12 by Dalgarno, Parkinson & Co., Chatham. ; Final Location: Chatham, Ontario, Canada, Wrecked By IceOfficial No.: 90526; 95x24x5 Owned by D. Flook, Chatham Ont. Engine 12x12 by Dalgarno, Parkinson & Co., Chatham. ; Final Location: Chatham, Ontario, Canada, Wrecked By IceMaritime History of the Great Lakes
- Bridgetown (1889)Other Names: Sir Douglas (1912); Official No.: 96722; First Rebuild: Official Number: 130989 Propulsion: Screw Dimensions: 45 x 11 -- 18 tons Rebuilt: Chatham, New Brunswick, Canada in 1912 42x9x5 Owned by E. Sinclair, Newcastle N. B. 1895; M. E. Frackear, Chatham N. B. 1901; C. Reinsbarrow, Chatham 1917.Other Names: Sir Douglas (1912); Official No.: 96722; First Rebuild: Official Number: 130989 Propulsion: Screw Dimensions: 45 x 11 -- 18 tons Rebuilt: Chatham, New Brunswick, Canada in 1912 42x9x5 …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- C.H. Merritt (1883)Official No.: 78039; 85x24x7 Owned by G. B. Merritt & S. Barefoot, Chatham 1886; A. M. Clark, Marysburgh Ont. 1901; L. A. Appelle, Belleville Ont. 1905. Built by W. J. McDonald, Chatham and launched 23/06/83. Engine 16x16 by J. F. McKeogh, Chatham. Built for Chatham-Detroit service, later several other short …Official No.: 78039; 85x24x7 Owned by G. B. Merritt & S. Barefoot, Chatham 1886; A. M. Clark, Marysburgh Ont. 1901; L. A. Appelle, Belleville Ont. 1905. Built by W. J. …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Canadian (1853)162x47x15 Ownership very confused. Builder seems to have operated her until 1861; "Globe" reports sale by Eberts at Detroit to Capt. Miesel. Another paper reports sale 1863 by Capt. Pridgeon to Buffalo & Lake Huron Railway. 1866 Lake Underwriters Register states owned Detlor & Moore, Goderich. Another paper states sold …162x47x15 Ownership very confused. Builder seems to have operated her until 1861; "Globe" reports sale by Eberts at Detroit to Capt. Miesel. Another paper reports sale 1863 by Capt. Pridgeon …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Bella Taylor (1868)61x12x7 Owned by R. Powers, Barrie Ont. Georgian Bay tug.61x12x7 Owned by R. Powers, Barrie Ont. Georgian Bay tug.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Yeldah (1901)Official No.: 112193; 63x17x4 Owned by J. Hadley, Chatham Ont. Engine 8½x12 (maker unknown).Official No.: 112193; 63x17x4 Owned by J. Hadley, Chatham Ont. Engine 8½x12 (maker unknown).Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- WesternFirst Rebuild: Propulsion: Sidewheel Rebuilt: in 1832 Dimensions unknown. Owned by D. McGregor, Chatham Ont. Used Chatham-Amherstburg. "When completed she will have an awning from stem to stern".First Rebuild: Propulsion: Sidewheel Rebuilt: in 1832 Dimensions unknown. Owned by D. McGregor, Chatham Ont. Used Chatham-Amherstburg. "When completed she will have an awning from stem to stern".Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Sans Pareil (1842)Dimensions unknown. Built and owned by Eberts, Chatham. Launched 05/05/42. Either "a large scow vessel" or "a good low-pressure brig". Known as "Old Square Toes". In freight service on Thames River. Nothing official on this one.Dimensions unknown. Built and owned by Eberts, Chatham. Launched 05/05/42. Either "a large scow vessel" or "a good low-pressure brig". Known as "Old Square Toes". In freight service on Thames …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- W.J. Taylor (1880)Official No.: 78040; 35x9x3 Owned by J. Turnbull, Toronto 1886; St. Clair Tunnel Co., Sarnia 1901.Official No.: 78040; 35x9x3 Owned by J. Turnbull, Toronto 1886; St. Clair Tunnel Co., Sarnia 1901.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Sweepstakes (1865)Dimensions and owner unknown. Built by Batchelor, Chatham Ont. 1865. Tug at Port Colborne 1874. Nothing official on this one.Dimensions and owner unknown. Built by Batchelor, Chatham Ont. 1865. Tug at Port Colborne 1874. Nothing official on this one.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Vick (1890)Official No.: 90525; 40x10x5 Built and owned by V. Robinson, Chatham Ont. Engine 6x6½ by White & Son, London; re-engined 1892 (details lacking). Tug.Official No.: 90525; 40x10x5 Built and owned by V. Robinson, Chatham Ont. Engine 6x6½ by White & Son, London; re-engined 1892 (details lacking). Tug.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Hastings (1848)Other Names: Ranger (1855); Dimensions unknown. Owned by W. & W. Eberts, Chatham Ont. 1849. Sold 1856 to unknown buyer. Probably built Chatham 1848 for use Chatham-Detroit or Amherstburg. Tug. Started serious dock fire 13/04/49 Windsor.Other Names: Ranger (1855); Dimensions unknown. Owned by W. & W. Eberts, Chatham Ont. 1849. Sold 1856 to unknown buyer. Probably built Chatham 1848 for use Chatham-Detroit or Amherstburg. Tug. …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Ella Taylor (1883)Official No.: 78038; 60x14x6 Owned by J. H. Taylor, Chatham Ont.; G. Ross, Port Robinson Ont. 1909; R. Leeson, Merritton Ont. 1911. Built by A. M. Millard, Chatham Ont. and launched 07/04/83. Engine 16½x16 by D. Bell, Buffalo, N.Y. (made 1864), to "J. D. Schofield". Tug. Sunk in Welland River …Official No.: 78038; 60x14x6 Owned by J. H. Taylor, Chatham Ont.; G. Ross, Port Robinson Ont. 1909; R. Leeson, Merritton Ont. 1911. Built by A. M. Millard, Chatham Ont. and …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- D.R. Van Allen (1874)Official No.: 71104; First Rebuild: Official Number: 71104 Propulsion: Screw Dimensions: 136 x 26 -- 318 tons Rebuilt: in 1884 136x26x10 Owned by D. R. Van Allen, Chatham 1874, 1877; to G. Wright, Port Hope 1881, 1886; to S. Rogers, Toronto 1877, 1901; S. Payette, Penetanguishene 1907; to W. C. …Official No.: 71104; First Rebuild: Official Number: 71104 Propulsion: Screw Dimensions: 136 x 26 -- 318 tons Rebuilt: in 1884 136x26x10 Owned by D. R. Van Allen, Chatham 1874, 1877; …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- D.W. Crow (1902)Official No.: 90530; 63x13x6 Owned by D. W. Crow, Chatham Ont.; to H. E. Crow, Chatham 1907; to N. Trotter, Little Current 1912. Engine 14x14 (maker unknown)Official No.: 90530; 63x13x6 Owned by D. W. Crow, Chatham Ont.; to H. E. Crow, Chatham 1907; to N. Trotter, Little Current 1912. Engine 14x14 (maker unknown)Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Himalaya (1854)Dimensions unknown. Owned by Thomas & McKellar; W. Allan, Amherstburg 1864. Built by A. Coutts, Chatham. Used Chatham-Detroit. "Small river steamer" (1854) "The little "Himalaya" too, which has been once more righted, has turned out a decided paying concern…. Her motto should be "right side up with care", but it …Dimensions unknown. Owned by Thomas & McKellar; W. Allan, Amherstburg 1864. Built by A. Coutts, Chatham. Used Chatham-Detroit. "Small river steamer" (1854) "The little "Himalaya" too, which has been once …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Donovan (1915)Other Names: Gravel King (1916); Official No.: 112195; 84x25x5. Owned by T. & D. Donovan, Chatham Ont. 1915; W. A. Hadley, Chatham 1921. Engine 12x12 by Doty Engineering Works. Sand-sucker. Probably actually rebuilt from earlier vessel 1915 and seems not to have been registered as "Donovan".Other Names: Gravel King (1916); Official No.: 112195; 84x25x5. Owned by T. & D. Donovan, Chatham Ont. 1915; W. A. Hadley, Chatham 1921. Engine 12x12 by Doty Engineering Works. Sand-sucker. …Maritime History of the Great Lakes