NEW SWIFTSURE (1818, Steamer)

Description


Identification
Vessel name:
NEW SWIFTSURE
Year of Build:
1818
Construction and Ownership
Built at:
Montreal, QUE
Vessel Type:
Steamer
Hull Materials:
Wood
Builder Name:
H. Logon
Original Owner:
St. Lawrence Steamboat Co.
Ownership Notes:
J. Molson.
Power
Propulsion:
Sidewheel
Hull Dimensions
Length:
135'
Beam:
24'
Depth:
11'
History
Chronology:

1818, Jul 11 Launched.

1820 Passenger accommodations expanded.

1822, Jun 7 Damaged by fire at Quebec.

1829, Jul Ashore Lavaltrie.

1830, Nov 20 To Montreal to remove engine.

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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USA
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