Maritime History of the Great Lakes

Brookes Scrapbooks, 1967, p. 15

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TRAWLER LAUNCHED AT ST. CATHARINES FOR NEWFOUNDLAND FISHERIES Second of four stern trawlers built by Port Weller Dry Docks Ltd. for Bonavista Cold Storage Co. Ltd. hits water, guilt for deep-sea fishing on Grand Banks, the 17-man, 144-foot ship will join sister, Grand Prince, early in July. Save Lighthouse^ As Historic Site OTTAWA (CP) - A limestone lighthouse dating back to 1859 at Point Clark on Lake Huron has been declared a national historic site, the Indian affairs department announced yesterday. The 115 - foot tower, light-keeper's home and workshed are near Goderich, Ont. The three - building complex was selected as a historic site because it is a good example "of a once - common style of lighthouse architecture on the Great Lakes*" the department announced. i-JJhj^J O / -3 4 rrobe Ore Ship Damag After Canal Wall Crash ~7[ e Special To The Spectator MASSENA, N.Y. — The Canadian owner of a Hamilton-bound iron ore ship continued investigation today h*> the amount of damage caused when the ship struck a canal wall here two davs ago. The 533-foot Wheat King, owned by Upper Lakes Shipping Ltd., of Toronto, hit the wall in the American-owned and run Snell Lock. A SEVEN-FOOT hole was gouged out of the starboard side below the waterline and the Ship sunk an estimated four feet in the stern. A spokesman for the company said some cargo might have to be transferred before the Wheat King can continue its trip to Hamilton. Once it completes its unloading operation it will be transferred to the drydock at Port Weller. There is no estimate of damage to the Wheat King and the cause of the accident is n o t known. Qfi- l G' i

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