Maritime History of the Great Lakes

Fort Henry (Freighter), 1955

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      FORT HENRY - Steel package freighter (C. 187118) built in 1955 at Collingwood, Ontario by Collingwood Ship Building Company Ltd. (Hull # 150) launched March 10, 1955, for Canada Steamship Lines: 445.4 x 56.2 x 28 5; 729 gross tons. Powered by a 4,500 shp double reduction geared steam turbine. Sold for scrap in 1984, scrapped at Hamilton. The pilothouse was saved and is on display at Lock 3 park on the Welland Ship Canal.

Media Type
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Newspaper
Item Type
Clippings
Notes
history
Date of Original
1955
Subject(s)
Freighters
Fort Henry (Freighter)
Local identifier
McN.E.567
Language of Item
English
Donor
William R. McNeil
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Fort Henry (Freighter), 1955