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Ship owner: Laprairie Ferry Co.; Richelieu & Ontario Navigation Co.

Ship builder: A. Cantin, Montreal, Quebec

Engine builder: Gilbert

Year ship built: 1867

Final disposition: Burned July 24, 1909 at Laprairie.

Notes:

Engines very probably from "Laprairie," ex-Lady Elgine of 1849.  Rebuilt in 1894 to 198 foot length, 600 gross tons.

Remarks:

Owners:

1) Richelieu & Ontario Navigation Co.

2) Laprairie Ferry Co., Montreal, Quebeck

Registry number: C. 103107

Hull number: None

Vessel type: Ferry, sidewheel

Height: 9

Width: 28

Length: 178

Gross tonnage: 523

Materials: Wood

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