Wisconsin Maritime Museum

Emerald (Steamer, 1844)

Description


Identification
Vessel name:
Emerald
Year of Build:
1844
Construction and Ownership
Built at:
Chippawa, Ontario
Vessel Type:
Steamer
Hull Materials:
Wood
Builder Name:
Niagara Harbour and Dock Company
Ownership Notes:
Macklem, J., (1844-1858); Bethune, David, (1845); MLeod, J., (1854); Smith, (1859);
Master(s):
Hamilton, R., (1844); Young, (1849-1854);
Hull Dimensions
1844
Length: 132' Width/Beam: 20' Depth: 8' 8"
Tonnage
1844
Gross: 216
History
Classification:
a. Steamer, Emerald (1844-1858)
Nationality:
Canada (1844-1858)
Chronology:
1. 10/22/1844, on a reef near Niagara River entrance, Lake Erie, ashore and released (1 life lost);
2. 4/00/1855, St. Clair Flats, ran on an anchor, sank and raised, $500 loss;
3. 12/00/1858, 4 miles above Wallaceburg, in Bear Creek, St. Clair River, sank and raised, $8, 000 loss;
Notes
General notes:
She was valued at $2,000, in 1854;
Machinery: Vertical Beam, low pressure engine built by J. Macklem, Chippawa, Ontario; Wheels, 20' diameter;
Sources:
1. Vessel Register: 1854;
2. John Poole's notes;
3. Early American Steamers, Vol. III;
4. St. Catherine Journal: 10/30/1844;
5. Buffalo Commercial Advertiser: 1/15/1859;
6. Canadian Coastal and Inland Steam Vessels, 1809-1930;
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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