Turbinia (Propeller), C12201, 1 Jun 1904

Description

Full Text: The new propeller TURBINIA has reached the St. Lawrence River. She was built in England for service between Toronto and Hamilton at a cost of $250,000. She crossed the ocean in six days.
Buffalo Evening News
Tuesday, June 14, 1904

On a trial run the other day the new English steamer TURBINIA covered 29 miles in an hour and it is believed she could make 30 miles an hour if desired. Her Canadian owners are greatly pleased with her.
Buffalo Evening News
July 5, 1904

Steam screw TURBINIA. Official Canada No. 12201. Of 1,064 tons gross; 603 tons reg. Built Hebburn-on-Tyne, England, 1904. 250.0 x 33.2 x 12.6 Of 500 horsepower.
List of Vessels on the Registry Books of the
Dominion of Canada on December 31, 1905
Media Type: Text; Newspaper
Item Type: Clippings
Notes: new vessel
Date of Original: 1904
Subject(s): Propellers
Turbinia (Propeller)
Local identifier: McN.E.4706
Language of Item: English
Donor: William R. McNeil
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