BULL FROG (pre1828, Yacht)

Description


Identification
Vessel name:
BULL FROG
Also known as:
ALBION
Year of Build:
before1828
Construction and Ownership
Built at:
Kingston, ONT
Vessel Type:
Yacht
Hull Materials:
Wood
Power
Number of Masts:
2
Hull Dimensions
Tonnage (old style):
40
History
Chronology:

1828, Oct Ran Brockville, ONT - Kingston on St.Lawrence rapids.

1834, Jun Owned Wrag & Co., Penetanguishene.

1835, Aug Owned John Norton & Co.(?), Niagara, ONT; ran biweekly Niagara - Hamilton with passengers & freight.

1852 Rebuilt, 125 tons; renamed ALBION.

1853 Rebuilt Oakville, 94 tons; owned A. Proudfoot; British register.

1860 Owned Norton & Cairns, Toronto.

1862 Very large repairs.

1866 Out of registry.

Notes
From the Collection of:
C. Patrick Labadie
Sources:
Board of Lake Underwriters Marine Directory
Inland Lloyds’ Marine Directory
C. Patrick Labadie
Contact
Contact
Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library
Email:specialcollections@alpenalibrary.org
Website:
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211 N. First Ave.
Alpena, Michigan 49707
USA
(989)356-6188
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