Hamilton 2

1901                                  Hamilton      2                                1937

Steel Great Lakes bulk freight barge

Built at Hamilton ON by Hamilton Bridge & Iron Works, Hull 4
Launched

209’ LOA, 200’ LBP, 40’ beam, 14’ depth
1 deck, hatches @ 24’

Enrolled at Montreal QC

202.2 x 41.0 x 13.1, 996 GT, 799 NT     Can 111661     to:
Montreal Transportation Co., Montreal QC (home port Montreal QC)

Entered service 1901

Remeasured 1903 to 970 NT

Fleet merged 1920 into Canada Steamship Lines, Montreal QC

Lengthened 1921 and converted to twin screw steamer by installation of triple steeple compound engine at Lauzon QC by Davie Shipbuilding & Repairing Co.
Remeasured to 250.1 x 40.0 x 11.5, 1614 GT, 928 NT

Sold for scrap 1937 to Marine Industries Ltd. and scrapped at Sorel QC

See history in Great Lakes Ships We Remember III p. 163

 

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