by import | April 19, 2021 | Boatnerd Archives
April 19: The H. Lee White is scheduled to arrive today however, she is still docked at the steel plant in the Soo. The Hon James Oberstar is scheduled for arrival early Tuesday morning. The Herbert Jackson and the Kaye Barker are due Wednesday evening while...
by import | April 19, 2021 | Import Vessels
Designed by Frank Kirby and built by Toledo Ship Building Co. of Toledo, OH in 1911, hull # 119. Launched as CHIEF WAWATAM for Mackinac Transportation Co. of St. Ignace, MI for use as a railroad ferry link crossing the Straits of Mackinac. Keel laid on June 1, 1911,...
by import | April 19, 2021 | Import Vessels
by George Wharton A “one of a kind” lake boat from its inception including its unique hull design with a bulbous bow; Mr. Ralph Misener, president of the Scott Misener Steamships Ltd., St. Catharines, ON devoted much time in the mid...
by import | April 19, 2021 | Import Vessels
Built by American Ship Building Co. as hull #329. Launched on December 12, 1903 as the bulk freight steamer EDWIN F. HOLMES for the Commonwealth Steamship Fleet (one of the Hawgood fleets). Dimensions: 440’ LOA x 50’ beam x 28’ depth; 4,787 GRT 3,517 NRT. Powered by a...
by import | April 19, 2021 | Import Vessels
by George Wharton After World War II, Gordon C. Leitch and James Norris owners of Toronto’s Upper Lakes and St. Lawrence Transportation Co., saw the need to embark on a new shipbuilding program in order to keep up with a rapidly changing industry. With...
