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University of Detroit Mercy

Fr. Edward J. Dowling, S.J. Marine Historical Collection

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Frontenac.
Original Name:Frontenac.
Owner:J. Hamilton., 1816, Canada, Quebec, Queenston
Builder:Trebout & Chapman., 1916, Canada, Quebec, Ernestown
Engine Builder:Boulton & Watt., 1815, Canada, England, London
Year Built:1816
Year Engine Built:1815
Final Disposition:Burned in Niagara on September 29, 1827 for scrap. Engines put in "alciope."
Registry Number:C.
Hull Number:None
Vessel Type:Passenger and freight, sidewheel
Length:150 ft.
Width:32 ft.
Height:12 ft.
Gross Tonnage:742 t.
Materials:Wood
Engine Type:Side Lever
Piston #1:50 horse power

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