History #
The Abernethy was a dredge vessel constructed in the year 1910 with an official number of 130386. It was built in Amherstburg, Ontario, and was primarily used for dredging operations. The vessel was constructed using wood as its primary hull material and featured a single deck.
In terms of its hull dimensions, the Abernethy had a length of 86 feet, a beam (width) of 26 feet, and a depth of 6 feet. It had a gross tonnage of 260, indicating its size and carrying capacity.
Unfortunately, the Abernethy met its final fate on October 24, 1914. The vessel’s last known location was on Pelee Island, located in Lake Erie, Ontario. It is unclear what exactly happened to the Abernethy on that date, as the record does not provide further details regarding the circumstances of its final disposition.
