Maritime History of the Great Lakes

Hero (1861)

Description


Identification
Vessel name:
Hero
Year of Build:
1861
Construction and Ownership
Built at:
Hamilton, Ontario
Power
Propulsion:
Screw
Hull Dimensions
Tonnage (gross):
37
Final Disposition
How:
Seized By U.S.A.
History
Chronology:

66x12x6 Owned by Barr & Maxwell, Hamilton 1861, 1864; T. Berry, Sombra Ont. 1877. Built by D. P. Lavallee, Hamilton and launched 30/05/61. Engine by J. Gartshore, Dundas Ont. Tug, sometimes Hamilton ferry. Seized by U.S. Marshal in Canadian waters 26/8/76 for debt. All bulwarks on one side carried away. ("Globe")

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Hero (1861)