Wisconsin Maritime Museum

Ontario (Propeller, 1890)

Description


Identification
Vessel name:
Ontario
Year of Build:
1890
Rebuilt:
1. 1924;
Official Number:
94885
Construction and Ownership
Built at:
Owen Sound, Ontario
Vessel Type:
Propeller
Additional vessel types:
Barge
Hull Materials:
Steel
Builder Name:
Polson Iron Works
Ownership Notes:
Candaina Pacific Railway Company, (1890-1924); Newaygo Company, Ltd., (1924-1927);
Hull Dimensions
1890
Length: 297' Width/Beam: 41.3' Depth: 14.9'
Tonnage
1890
Gross: 1,615 Net: 1,018
1924
Gross: 1,663 Net: 1,620
History
Classification:
a. Propeller, Ontario (1890-1924);
b. Barge, Ontario (1924-1927)
Nationality:
Canada (1890-1927)
Chronology:

1. 10/13/1927, off Outer Island, Apostle Islands, Lake Superior, sank;

Notes
General notes:
She was used in the carferry service until 1916;
Sources:
1. Wright's Master Sheet;
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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