VERBENA MAY (1888, Tug (Towboat))

Description


Identification
Vessel name:
VERBENA MAY
Year of Build:
1888
Official Number:
94913
Construction and Ownership
Built at:
Saugeen, ONT
Vessel Type:
Tug (Towboat)
Hull Materials:
Wood
Number of Decks:
1
Builder Name:
James Trimble
Power
Propulsion:
Screw
Engine Type:
High Pressure (including HPNC)
Propulsion Notes:
8hp engine built by Polson Iron Works Company, Toronto, Ontario
Hull Dimensions
Length:
30'
Beam:
8.3'
Depth:
2.6'
Tonnage (gross):
4.78
Tonnage (net):
3.25
Final Disposition
Final Location:
Stokes Bay, Bruce Peninsula, Lake Huron
Date:
14 Aug 1896
How:
Storm
Notes:
Driven ashore & totally destroyed
History
Chronology:

1889 Owned T.A. Currie, Saugeen, Ontario

1892 Owned George William Ames, Wiarton, Ontario

1895 Owned Richard Gauley the elder, Eastnor Township, Ontario

1897, December 28 Register closed, later reported vessel dismantled &

engine being used in a sawmill

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:
211 N. First Ave.
Alpena, Michigan 49707
USA
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