IDENTIFICATION & SITE INFORMATION

• •Vessel Name: Alice G
• •Official Number: C107169
• •Vessel Type: Wooden vessel, likely a fishing or utility boat
• •Built: 1902
• •Builder: Unknown
• •Build Location: Collingwood, Ontario
• •Dimensions:
• •Length: 60 feet (18.3 meters)
• •Beam: 12 feet (3.7 meters)
• •Depth: 6 feet (1.8 meters)
• •Gross Tonnage: 36 tons
• Location: 45° 15.588′  N 081° 39.712′ W

VESSEL TYPE DESCRIPTION

The Alice G was a modestly sized wooden vessel, likely built for utility or fishing purposes, a common design for its time. With its manageable size and sturdy construction, it would have been well-suited for operations in the waters of the Great Lakes. The vessel was likely powered by steam or a small engine, but no specific propulsion details are provided.

HISTORY

The Alice G was launched in 1902 in Collingwood, Ontario. Over its operational life, the vessel had several owners, reflecting its utility in different roles or locations:

• •1902: Owned by G. W. Golden of Tobermory, Ontario.
• •1910-1917: Operated by the Dominion Fish Company, likely for commercial fishing or fish transport.
• •1921: Acquired by E. Parks of Meaford, Ontario.
• •1928: Returned to Tobermory ownership under C. W. Golden.

While specifics about its service life are not detailed, the Alice G likely operated primarily in the Georgian Bay and surrounding Great Lakes waters, contributing to the fishing industry and local commerce.

FINAL DISPOSITION

Unfortunately, there are no detailed accounts of the Alice G’s final fate. Its decommissioning or loss is not recorded in the provided information, leaving its ultimate disposition a mystery.

NOTMARs & ADVISORIES

No specific Notices to Mariners (NOTMARs) or advisories pertain to the Alice G.

RESOURCES & LINKS

•3D Model by 3D Shipwrecks

•Vimeo by Sea-Way Imaging

•David Swayze Shipwreck File

•Marine Museum of the Great Lakes – Mills Listing

•Save Ontario Shipwrecks

•David Gibbins

•The Green Ranger

CONCLUSION

The Alice G is an example of the versatile wooden vessels that were crucial to the Great Lakes region’s economy in the early 20th century. Serving various owners over its operational life, the vessel likely played a role in fishing, transport, or small-scale commerce. Though its ultimate fate is unknown, the Alice G remains a part of Ontario’s maritime history, remembered through records and historical archives.

KEYWORDS

Alice G vessel, Great Lakes utility boats, Georgian Bay fishing history, Collingwood Ontario shipbuilding, Dominion Fish Company, 20th-century Canadian maritime vessels.