Maritime History of the Great Lakes

Hamilton Evening Times (Hamilton, ON), May 4, 1863

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Launch - Mr. Shickluna, of St.Catharines, launched a fine propeller on Wednesday last. She is named the "America" , and is the fifth propeller built by Mr. S.. Her dimensions are: length 145 feet overall; 26 feet beam; 12 feet hold; and 400 tons burden, carpenters measure.. They cylinder, 30 by 31, and her horsepower, 240. The engine and boiler were built by Mr. G. N. Oille, of St.Catharines, the first being designed by Mr. Dean of the Welland Railway. She is owned and built for Messrs. Norris & Neelon, of St.Catharines and will be commanded by Capt. Parrot.

Media Type
Text
Newspaper
Item Type
Clippings
Date of Original
May 4, 1863
Local identifier
GLN.14057
Language of Item
English
Donor
Peter Warwick
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Public domain: Copyright has expired according to the applicable Canadian or American laws. No restrictions on use.
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Hamilton Evening Times (Hamilton, ON), May 4, 1863