History
The Alma was a schooner built in 1855 in Berthier, Quebec. It had an official number of 33430. The vessel was constructed with wood and had a single deck. L. Berthy was the builder responsible for its construction.
The Alma was equipped with two masts and had the following hull dimensions: a length of 102 feet, a beam of 22.5 feet, and a depth of 8.2 feet. Its tonnage was measured at 180 tons in the old style or 148 tons in terms of gross tonnage.
Throughout its history, the Alma underwent various ownership changes and repairs. In 1857, it underwent significant repairs, and in 1858, it ran ashore in the St. Lawrence River while carrying a cargo of salt. However, it was successfully refloated and repaired in Kingston.
The vessel’s ownership changed hands multiple times over the years. In 1860, it was owned by Tranchemontagne & Co. in Berthier, Quebec, followed by James Chalmers in Montreal, Quebec, in 1863. In 1864, the Alma underwent major repairs, and the builder was described as LeBret from Sorel, Quebec.
By 1871, the Alma was owned by Dewe & Casey in Colborne. In 1876, it was owned by Eccles et al. in Montreal, Quebec, and its gross tonnage was listed as 140 tons. The final recorded owner of the vessel was Thomas Casey from Adolphustown, Quebec in 1877.
The Alma’s final location was near Port Hope, Ontario, in Lake Ontario. The exact date of its final disposition was in 1877, although further details about the circumstances or events leading to its end are not provided in the available information.
