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Fr. Edward J. Dowling, S.J. Marine Historical Collection
Original name: Duchess of York

Other name(s): Beloil; Pelerin; Sorel

Ship owner: L. Leger; Ottawa River Navigation Co.; Prince Edward Island Park Co.

Ship builder: William C. White, Montreal, Quebec

Engine builder: George Brush, Montreal, Quebec

Year ship built: 1860

Year engine built: 1860

Final disposition: Dismantled in 1938. Hull used as pulpwood barge. Out of active list in 1945.

Notes:

Engine from "Prince of Wales".

Feathering paddles and steam steering engine from "Caspian" (ex. "Passport").  Installed, 1920.

Remarks:

b) Sorel

c) Pelerin

d) Beloil

Owners:

1) Ottawa River Navigation Co. (1895-1917)

2) Prince Edward Island Park Co. (1917-    )

3) L. Leger, Lachine, Quebec

Registry number: C. 103342

Hull number: None

Vessel type: Passenger and Freight, sidewheel

Height: 9.4 ft.

Width: 25.3 ft.

Length: 156.8 ft.

Stroke length: 108 in.

Gross tonnage: 490

Net tonnage: 262

Materials: Iron

Engine type: Beam condensing

Piston 1: 34 in.

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