The Penelope was a steam screw vessel with the official U.S. Number 150582. It had a gross tonnage of 54 tons and was built in 1892 in St. Clair, Michigan. The yacht was primarily used for yacht service and had a crew of 5.
The Penelope was owned by H. Lee Borden of Chicago, Illinois at the time of its construction. Its home port was Cleveland, Ohio. The vessel was constructed using wood as the primary hull material.
On December 19, 1909, the Penelope experienced a tragic incident in Lorain, Ohio, where it burned. Fortunately, there were no casualties among the three persons on board. The yacht was bound for Saint Clair for lay-up but ended up grounding in shallow water and burning to the waterline.
Additional information about the Penelope can be found in the Great Lakes Ship File, which provides details about its construction, ownership, and final location.
