173x30x17 Owned by Provincial Government, to Dominion Government 1867. Built by R. Napier, Govan Scotland. First engines 60x54 (oscillating) by builder; after 1887 had those from wrecked steamer "Fylgia", details lacking. Arrived at Quebec from United Kingdom 19/08/56. "Rolls considerably". Damaged by ice in spring breakup 08/05/74 Quebec, used as "temporary lightship" all summer, repaired next winter with "new spar deck". Wrecked in storm 18/10/90 Glace Bay N. S., broke up in storm early December.
