Wisconsin Maritime Museum

Accommadation (Steamer, 1809)

Description


Identification
Vessel name:
Accommadation
Year of Build:
1809
Construction and Ownership
Built at:
Montreal, Quebec
Vessel Type:
Steamer
Hull Materials:
Wood
Hull Dimensions
1809
Length: 85' Width/Beam: 16'
Tonnage
1809
History
Classification:
a. Steamer, Accommadatiionlll (1809-1811)
Nationality:
Canada (1809-1811)
Notes
General notes:
First Canadian Steamer on waters connected with the Great Lakes; Broken up (1811);
Used on St. Lawrence River;
First trial run on 11/3/1809, Montreal to Quebec;
Launched broadside behind Old Molson Brewery;
Sources:
1. John Poole's notes;
2. J. H. Beers, History of the Great Lakes, Vol. I, p. 787:
Contact
Contact
Wisconsin Maritime Museum
Email:[email protected]
Website:
Agency street/mail address:
75 Maritime Dr.
Manitowoc, WI,54220
920-684-0218
Powered by / Alimenté par VITA Toolkit
Privacy Policy