KING BEN (1895, Propeller)

Description

Identification

Construction and Ownership

Power

Propulsion:: Screw
Engine Type:: High Pressure (including HPNC)
# Cylinders:: 1
# Boilers:: 1
# Propellers:: 1
Propulsion Notes:: 12" X 12" stroke, 150hp @ 150rpm engine by Davis & Doran (1888) Kingston, ONT. 6 X 11' firebox boiler, 90# steam.

Hull Dimensions

Final Disposition

Final Location:: South side of Main Duck Island.
Lake Ontario.
Date:: 6 Dec 1914
How:: Storm.
Notes:: Driven ashore & wrecked while assisting stranded steamer CEYLON; no loss of life.

History

Chronology:

1896, Jan Rebuilt following a fire; 108.5 x 21.58 x 6.58', 145 gross / 69 net tons.

1897, Aug 5 Aground Waupoos Island, Lake Ontario.

1898 Owned J.G. Hurley, Kingston, ONT.

1899 Owned Ira Folger, Kingston.

1904 Renamed NAVAJO.

1908 Rebuilt.

1914, Dec 6 Wrecked Main Duck Island, Lake Ontario.

Notes