Wisconsin Maritime Museum

Cynthia McGregor (Steamer, 1833)

Description


Identification
Vessel name:
Cynthia McGregor
Also known as:
Western
Year of Build:
1833
Construction and Ownership
Built at:
Chatham, Ontario
Vessel Type:
Steamer
Hull Materials:
Wood
Builder Name:
McGregor
Ownership Notes:
McGregor, Duncan, (1838);
Master(s):
Stokes, (1837); Hudson, J. M., (1838);
Tonnage
1833
History
Classification:
a. Steamer, Cynthia McGregor (1833-1838);
b. Steamer, Western (1838-)*
Nationality:
Canada (1833- )
Chronology:
1. 10/6/1838, 2 miles from Malden, caught fire and burned, repaired, $3, 000 damage;
2. 4/00/1842, Detroit, Michigan, caught fire and burned;
Notes
General notes:
*This could be an error as other sources say the Steamer Western was rebuilt from the Schooner, Roby Roy;
She ran Malden to Chatham;
Machinery, low pressure engine;
Sources:
1. John Poole's notes;
2. Canadian Coastal and Inland Steam Vessels, 1809-1930;
3. Cleveland Plain Dealer: 3/31/1847;
Contact
Contact
Wisconsin Maritime Museum
Email:[email protected]
Website:
https://www.wisconsinmaritime.org/

Agency street/mail address:
75 Maritime Dr.
Manitowoc, WI,54220
920-684-0218




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