The barge ALMIRA was built in 1849 in Kingston, Ontario. It was constructed with wood and had a length of 85 feet, a beam of 20 feet, and a depth of 6 feet. The barge had two masts and had a tonnage of 106 tons according to the old measurement system.
Throughout its history, the ALMIRA underwent some changes and ownership transfers. In 1851, it was rebuilt on Amherst Island and came under the ownership of William Gorrie from Toronto, Ontario. By 1857, William Pigeon of Toronto became the new owner. It was reported in 1860 that the barge had been built by L. Shickluna in St. Catharines in 1847.
Tragically, on August 8, 1866, the ALMIRA met its final fate. It was wrecked near the East Pier in Rochester Harbor, Lake Ontario. The barge struck a submerged pier, causing it to sink. The final cargo on board at the time of the incident was stave bolts. Fortunately, the crew members were rescued by local lifesavers, ensuring their safety.
The wreck of the ALMIRA remained in its final location in Rochester Harbor. It was a loss for its owner in Milford, Ontario. The exact details of the wreck and the circumstances leading to it are not provided in the available information.
