The TIGER was a river barge that operated from 1883 to 1895. It had a register tonnage of 202.45 tons and a length of 106.83 feet. The barge had a capacity of 13,000 bushels. It was originally built by George Tate in Montreal in 1863. The TIGER had a round stern and was constructed without any masts.
In 1866, the TIGER was rated 1 and valued at $3,000. By 1878, its rating increased to 2, and its value was assessed at $3,500. In 1884, it received a B11⁄2 rating. However, in 1885, it was deemed not insurable. In 1887, it was rated for coarse freight only according to the provided definitions.
The TIGER had a few changes in ownership throughout its history. George Tate, the builder, was its first owner, and from 1863 to 1867, it was owned by Holcomb & Cowan. From 1869 to 1871, it was owned by J.H. Henderson. The barge underwent repairs in 1875 and 1878. From 1877 to 1883, it was owned by St. Lawrence & Chicago Forwarding (Coulthurst & McPhee), and when the Montreal Transportation Co. took over that firm, the TIGER came under their ownership.
In 1891, the TIGER suffered damage due to arson near the Cotton Mill in Kingston’s inner harbor. Described as rotten by the Whig at the time, the barge was subsequently broken up. Its registration was officially removed on April 27, 1899.
