A. LeClair – Port Nelson (Burlington), Ontario.

A. LeClair was a shipbuilder active in Ontario during the mid-19th century. In 1867, he undertook the significant task of rebuilding the schooner CHARM at Port Nelson (Burlington), Ontario. This reconstruction extended the vessel’s length from 76.8 feet to 90 feet and increased its tonnage from 81 to approximately 89–90 tons. Such modifications were essential to meet the evolving demands of maritime trade on the Great Lakes during that era. While specific details about A. LeClair’s career and other projects are limited, his work on the CHARM highlights his contribution to the region’s shipbuilding industry.