Wisconsin Maritime Museum

Dawn (Steamer, 1847)

Description


Identification
Vessel name:
Dawn
Year of Build:
1847
Construction and Ownership
Built at:
Brockville, Ontario
Vessel Type:
Steamer
Hull Materials:
Wood
Ownership Notes:
Jones, H., (1854-1856); Jones, S., (1854-1856);
Master(s):
Kennedy, (1854); McDonald, (1856);
Tonnage
1847
Gross: 200
History
Classification:
a. Steamer, Dawn (1847- )
Nationality:
Canada (1847- )
Chronology:
1. 6/20/1848, Lachine Rapids, struck a rock while running the rapids and hull broke in two;
2. 7/15/1852, Galloo Rapids, St. Lawrence River, struck rocks, sank and raised, $500 loss;
Notes
General notes:
She was valued at $5,000, in 1854; $2,000, in 1856;
Sources:
1. Vessel Register: (1854-1856);
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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