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REGINA LAST November we carried the story of the CHARLES S. PRICE to commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of the Big Storm. Herewith the story of her companion-in- tragedy, the REGINA. REGINA (Can. 124281) a steel single - screw package freight prea ed steamer, 249.3’ x 42.6’ x 23’, net s tons, 1959. Built in 1907 at Dum- SHIPS THAT barton, Scotland, for the Canadian Interlake Line (J. W. Norcross & Co.) She arrived on the Great Lakes in July, 1907. Canadian Interlake Line became part of Canada Steamship Lines in February, 1913, and J. W. Nor- cross was chosen managing director of the Board. The career of REGINA continued to be unevent- PHOTO FROM THE KENNTH E, SMITH COLLECTION ful until she met sudden doom on Sunday, Nov. 9, 1913, when she sailed up Lake Huron about noon to battle the “Big Storm”. The 524 - foot coal-laden steamer CHARLES S. PRICE (US 202359) had preceded her about one hour and capsized with hercrew of 28 some 10.5 miles northeast of Fort Gratiot Light, east of HURON LIGHTSHIP. The bodies of her master, Capt. W. A. Black, and half his crew were found on the Can- adian shore wearing lifejackets bearing the name REGINA. Two bodies ina REGINA lifeboat were recovered above Point Edward. The REGINA was valued at $125,000 and car- ried a crew of 15 men. She sank at a spot between Point Edward and Grand Bend, probably opposite Kettle Point. Scuba divers around Port Huron and Sarnia have located the hull of the CHARLES S. PRICE and during the 1964 season will continue their search for the hull of the REGINA, W. R. Williams q