Maritime History of the Great Lakes

St. Catharines Journal (St. Catharines, ON), May 18, 1843

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Timber Ship For Sale

To be sold by auction, at Dunnville, on Thursday the 15ht of June next, (if not previously disposed of by private contract) the hull of the steam boat "Toronto", formerly "General Porter" - sound strong and in good order - every way calculated to make an excellent timber vessel. Suitable anchors and chain cables, can be bought with her, if desired.

Terms - Cash. Sale to take place at 11 o'clock A.M..

Tenders, from persons desirous of purchasing by private sale, will be received by the undersigned, at Dunnville Post Office, Grand River, until the 10th June next.

Dimensions of the Toronto - length 145 feet; breadth 26 feet; depth of hold 9 feet; draught of water, when laden, 7 feet; tonnage 357.

Tho's Heywood, Clerk In Charge
Grand River Mouth, May 15, 1843

Media Type
Text
Newspaper
Item Type
Clippings
Date of Original
May 18, 1843
Local identifier
GLN.4186
Language of Item
English
Donor
Peter Warwick
Copyright Statement
Public domain: Copyright has expired according to the applicable Canadian or American laws. No restrictions on use.
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St. Catharines Journal (St. Catharines, ON), May 18, 1843