MCPHERSON, R.B. (1871, Tug (Towboat))

Description


Identification
Vessel name:
MCPHERSON, R.B.
Year of Build:
1871
Construction and Ownership
Built at:
Goderich, ONT
Vessel Type:
Tug (Towboat)
Note: Dredge Tug.
Hull Materials:
Wood
Builder Name:
G. Ault
Power
Propulsion:
Screw
Propulsion Notes:
7.5hp.
Hull Dimensions
Length:
53'
Beam:
11'
Depth:
5.9'
Tonnage (gross):
30
History
Chronology:

1875 29 gross / 28 net tons; dredge tug at Flats, 'lost' 1874.

1876 Owned J. Brown, Thorold, ONT; 29 gross / 26 net tons.

1878 Home port Goderich, ONT; same owner.

1879 Owned Aikins, Goderich; 40 tons.

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

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211 N. First Ave.
Alpena, Michigan 49707
USA
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