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The Resolute was a wooden schooner registered in Deseronto, Ontario. It was built in Deseronto in 1883 and had a gross tonnage of 336 and a net tonnage of 226. The official number of the vessel was 88241. The Resolute was initially registered in 1883 and had its registration closed on December 31, 1906, after being wrecked off Toronto, Ontario.
According to the Mills List, the Resolute had undergone multiple rebuilds and name changes throughout its history. It was also known as the John Rolph in 1908. The first rebuild occurred in 1887, resulting in an increase in size with dimensions of 137 feet in length and 28 feet in width, and a gross tonnage of 372. The second rebuild took place in 1908 in Toronto, Ontario, where it was further enlarged to 137 feet in length, 28 feet in width, and a gross tonnage of 421.
The Resolute had various owners over the years, including the Deseronto Navigation Co. (Rathbun) in 1886 and 1906, and Point Anne Quarries Ltd. in 1906 and 1927. It was constructed by W. Evans in Deseronto and launched on November 8, 1883. The vessel was powered by two 14-24×24 engines built by T. Willson in Dundas, Ontario. It operated as a steam barge.
Tragically, the Resolute sank in the Western Gap near Toronto on November 22, 1906, resulting in the loss of six lives. It was raised in November 1907 but sank again. However, the vessel returned to service in August 1908. On September 21, 1890, the Resolute collided with the “Reliance” near Picton. Its final recorded use was in 1923, and it was officially closed and scuttled in 1928.
