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Table of Contents: Introduction Table of Contents Organization of the List A Brief History of the Firm Detailed Notes on the Listing of Vessels Definitions Barge Barge Rigging/Masts Barge Tows Bulk Freight Coarse Freight Deals Insurance Ratings Lakehead Length Measurement Lightering Machinery Official Numbers Package Freighter Tonnage Measurement ` `tween deck Vessel Values Wrecking Listing of Sources Steamships and Motor Vessels Elevators Barges Canadian Towing & Wrecking Co. Reid Towing & Wrecking Co. Bibliography 1 2 2 3 8 9 9 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 11 11 11 11 12 12 12 12 12 13 92 94 188 188 189 Organization of the List: Sixty-five engine-powered vessels and nine elevators are listed first. They were owned either by Montreal Transportation Co. or by the McLennan brothers. In addition, four other steam or motor ships and one Pacific Ocean auxiliary sailing vessel are listed but are not numbered as they were only briefly optioned to purchase, financed or mortgaged by Montreal Transportation Co., or in one case, was sold before entering service with Montreal Transportaion Co. These five vessels were never actually operated by the firm. There are one hundred thirty five barges owned by Montreal Transportation Co. that are listed separately at the end of the steamship and motor vessel list. There might well have been other barges that were not found, especially from the early years of the company. 2