Maritime History of the Great Lakes

Algoma (1901)

Description


Identification
Vessel name:
Algoma
Also known as:
Vercheres (1928)
Year of Build:
1901
Official Number:
111803
Construction and Ownership
Built at:
Toronto, Ontario
Power
Propulsion:
Screw
Hull Dimensions
Tonnage (gross):
157
Final Disposition
How:
Broken Up
History
Chronology:

104x26x11 Owned first by Sault Ste. Marie Ferry Co., soon International Transit Co.; to Dominion Government 1928. Built by Polson Iron Works, Toronto and launched 06/07/01. Engine 18-36x24 by builder. Licensed for 460 passengers 1914. Sank at dock 14/05/02 due to overcrowding, raised 31/05.

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Algoma (1901)