OAKVILLE (1834, Steamer)

Description


Identification
Vessel name:
OAKVILLE
Also known as:
HAMILTON
Year of Build:
1834
Construction and Ownership
Built at:
Oakville, ONT
Vessel Type:
Steamer
Hull Materials:
Wood
Builder Name:
J. Lodor
Original Owner:
J. Mills
Power
Propulsion:
Sidewheel
Propulsion Notes:
Two engines by York Foundry, Toronto, ONT.
History
Chronology:

1833 Used on Lake Ontario.

1836 Renamed HAMILTON; rebuilt, Kingston, ONT, 300 tons; owned N. Hewson, Hamilton, ONT.

1839 Owned Ottawa Co.

1840 Rebuilt as a barge; renamed UNION.

1842 Owned D. Bethune.

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:
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Alpena, Michigan 49707
USA
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