PRIMROSE (1890, Ferry)

Description


Identification
Vessel name:
PRIMROSE
Also known as:
R.C.C. #26
Year of Build:
1890
Official Number:
94990
Construction and Ownership
Built at:
Toronto, ONT
Vessel Type:
Ferry
Hull Materials:
Steel
Number of Decks:
2
Builder Name:
John Doty
Power
Number of Masts:
2
Propulsion:
Sidewheel
# Cylinders:
2
Propulsion Notes:
25, 40 x 40", 235hp @ 40rpm compound engine by John Doty Engine Works, Toronto. 11 x 12' @ 65# steam, scotch boiler by Doty Engine Works.
Hull Dimensions
Length:
140' 2"
Beam:
28' 2"
Depth:
6' 8"
Tonnage (gross):
189
Tonnage (net):
119
History
Chronology:

1899 Owned Toronto Ferry Co., Toronto.

1930 Same owner.

1939 Owned Russel Construction Co., Ltd.; renamed R.C.C. # 25.

1945 Made a barge; 132.6 x 28.2 x 6.8'; 175 gross tons.

1956 In service.

Notes
From the Collection of:
C. Patrick Labadie
Contact
Contact
Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library
Email:specialcollections@alpenalibrary.org
Website:
https://www.alpenalibrary.org

Agency street/mail address:
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Alpena, Michigan 49707
USA
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