IDENTIFICATION & SITE INFORMATION #
VESSEL TYPE DESCRIPTION: #
The Adrelexa was a wooden propeller vessel characterized by its elegant design and robust construction. Originally built with a length of 46 feet, a beam of 10.2 feet, and a depth of 3.6 feet, the vessel was later modified in 1903 to accommodate passengers, expanding its length to 61 feet. The Adrelexa featured a single deck and a quarterdeck, with a round stern that added to its aesthetic appeal. The vessel was powered by a high-pressure engine producing 13 horsepower, built by Wm. Polson Co. of Toronto, Ontario.
HISTORY: #
The Adrelexa was constructed in 1886 by Wm. Ross & Son in Port Robinson, Ontario. Initially serving the Georgian Bay area, the vessel was owned by J. Scott of Toronto by 1895. Its transition to a passenger vessel around 1903 marked a new chapter in its operational history, allowing it to offer scenic voyages across Ontario’s waterways.
In 1907, the vessel’s significance was recognized by the Upper Ontario Steamboat Co., which took ownership and continued its operations, this time on Lake Temiskaming. The Adrelexa became a familiar sight on the lake, transporting passengers and contributing to the local economy.
By 1917, the vessel was under the ownership of E. Adamson from Toronto. Despite its successful career, the Adrelexa’s journey ended tragically when it was destroyed by fire on November 4, 1926. The cause of the fire remains a mystery, adding an air of intrigue to its final days.
FINAL DISPOSITION: #
The Adrelexa was completely consumed by fire on November 4, 1926. The vessel was lost in the waters of Lake Temiskaming, marking the end of its service and leaving behind only memories and historical records.
NOTMARs & ADVISORIES: #
- Current Notices: No active Notices to Mariners are associated with the Adrelexa wreck site.
LOCATED BY & DATE: #
- Discovery: The site of the Adrelexa’s demise has not been definitively located. The vessel was lost in Lake Temiskaming, but exact coordinates are unknown.
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(Include historical photos of the Adrelexa, if available, and images of the lake or area where the vessel was lost.)
KEYWORDS: #
Adrelexa, propeller vessel, Lake Temiskaming, Port Robinson, Ontario, shipwreck, maritime history, 19th century, fire, passenger vessel.
CONCLUSION: #
The Adrelexa was a vessel that embodied the craftsmanship and maritime spirit of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. From its construction in Port Robinson to its operations across Ontario’s lakes, the Adrelexa played a significant role in Canada’s maritime history. Though its story ended in tragedy with the fire in 1926, the Adrelexa remains a symbol of the era’s maritime innovation and the enduring allure of the Great Lakes.
