CITY OF KINGSTON (1874, Steambarge)

Description


Identification
Vessel name:
CITY OF KINGSTON
Year of Build:
1874
Official Number:
71176
Construction and Ownership
Built at:
Kingston, ONT
Vessel Type:
Steambarge
Hull Materials:
Wood
Number of Decks:
1
Builder Name:
William Ainsley
Original Owner and Location:
W.B. Anglin et al, Kingston, ONT
Power
Propulsion:
Sidewheel
# Cylinders:
1
# Boilers:
1
Hull Dimensions
Length:
102'
Beam:
19.7'
Depth:
6.7'
Tonnage (gross):
253
Tonnage (net):
176
History
Chronology:

Empolyed in lumber trade.

1888 Rebuilt as garge; 107 gross & net tons.

c1900 Reported abandoned.

1901 Registry closed.

1902 Sunk Kingston, ONT; hull removed for firewood.

Notes
From the Collection of:
C. Patrick Labadie
Sources:
H. G. Runge Collection, Milwaukee Public Library
Loudon G. Wilson
Beesons Marine Directory
Board of Lake Underwriters Marine Directory
Canadian List of Shipping (M&FLV)
Canadian Sessional Papers
Inland Lloyds’ Marine Directory
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
(989)356-6188
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