Wisconsin Maritime Museum

British Empire (Steamer, 1845)

Description


Identification
Vessel name:
British Empire
Year of Build:
1845
Construction and Ownership
Built at:
Port Metcalfe, Ontario*
Vessel Type:
Steamer
Hull Materials:
Wood
Master(s):
Allen, (1852);
Hull Dimensions
1845
Length: 168' Width/Beam: 22'
Tonnage
1845
History
Classification:
a. Steamer, British Empire (1845-1856)
Nationality:
Canada (1845-1856)
Chronology:
1. 7/00/1855, St. Lawrence River, struck a rock, sank and raised, $2, 700 loss;
2. 6/00/1856, St. Lawrence, collision, (Steamer, Fashion) sank and raised;
3. 00/00/1856, Lachine Quebec, caught on fire and burned to a total loss;
Notes
Sources:
1. J. H. Beers, History of the Great Lakes, Vol. I, p. 678;
2. Buffalo Morning Express: 1/11/1856;
3. John Poole's notes;
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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