The James W. Follette was a screw-propelled vessel that was built in Gibraltar, Michigan in 1881. It had the official number 116816 and had a gross tonnage of 756. The ship was previously registered in the United States.
In 1916, ownership of the James W. Follette transferred to the Plunkett Navigation Company based in Colborne, Ontario. A year later, in 1917, it was acquired by the George Hall Coal & Transportation Company. The construction of the vessel was carried out by Linn & Craig in Gibraltar, Michigan. It was equipped with an engine manufactured by the I. W. Buhl Company in Detroit, with specifications of 27-44×40.
Tragically, the James W. Follette encountered a severe storm on May 15, 1923, which resulted in the loss of its rudder. The ship was subsequently abandoned in Ogdensburg, New York. This marked the end of its active service, and it was left in a state of disuse.
