Wisconsin Maritime Museum

Thames (Steamer, 1833)

Description


Identification
Vessel name:
Thames
Also known as:
Kent
Year of Build:
1833
Rebuilt:
1. 1839;, Chatham,, Ontario;
2. 1841, H. S. Larned, Chatham, Ontario;
Construction and Ownership
Built at:
Chatham, Ontario
Vessel Type:
Steamer
Hull Materials:
Wood
Builder Name:
Duncan McGregor
Ownership Notes:
Eberts, (1845);
Master(s):
Van Allen, H., (1834); Laing, (1845);
Hull Dimensions
1833
Length: 80' Width/Beam: 17'
1841
Length: 122' Width/Beam: 20' Depth: 7'
Tonnage
1841
Gross: 122
1833
1839
History
Classification:
a. Steamer, Thames (1833-1839);
b. Steamer, Kent (1839-1845)
Nationality:
Canada (1833-1845)
Chronology:
1. 12/00/1838, Windsor, Ontario, caught fire and burned by Patriots, rebuilt;
2. 8/12/1845, 5 miles below Point Pelee, Lake Erie, collision, (Steamer, London), (passengers), sank, (7 lives lost);
Notes
General notes:
She ran between Port Stanley and Chippewa, in 1834;
She was rebuilt in 1841 and launched 6/19/841, at Chatham, Ontario;
Sources:
1. John Poole's notes;
2. Canadian Coastal and Inland Steamers, 1809-1930;
3. Wright's Master Sheet;
4. Buffalo Whig: 5/00/1834;
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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