IDENTIFICATION & SITE INFORMATION #
VESSEL TYPE DESCRIPTION: #
The Alberta M. was a compact and efficient steam tug constructed in 1907, designed for towing and assisting other vessels in their maritime operations. With its screw propulsion system and an 8-12×12 engine configuration, the Alberta M. was a reliable workhorse on the water. The tug was built with a sturdy wooden structure, reflecting the craftsmanship of shipbuilders from Goderich, Ontario.
HISTORY: #
The Alberta M. was launched in 1907 and quickly became a vital asset in the maritime industry. Owned by J. Millman from Blind River, Ontario, the steam tug played a crucial role in aiding other vessels, maneuvering through the challenging waters of Lake Temiskaming. Over the years, the Alberta M. served dutifully, embodying the spirit of exploration and resilience.
Despite its reliability and service, the vessel eventually faced the inevitable wear and tear that comes with time. By the 1940s, the Alberta M. was condemned, no longer deemed fit for service. The decision was made to let the vessel founder, leaving it to rest beneath the waters of Lake Temiskaming.
FINAL DISPOSITION: #
After being condemned, the Alberta M. was left to founder in Lake Temiskaming sometime after 1944. The exact circumstances of its final moments remain unclear, but the vessel now lies beneath the lake’s waters as a relic of a bygone era.
NOTMARs & ADVISORIES: #
- Current Notices: No active Notices to Mariners are associated with the Alberta M. wreck site.
LOCATED BY & DATE: #
- Discovery: The Alberta M. wreck has not been definitively located or explored. Its resting place is known to be on the east side of Welsh Island, Meldrum Bay, Lake Temiskaming.
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PICTURES: #
(Include historical photos of the Alberta M. if available, or images of the area where the vessel was lost.)
KEYWORDS: #
Alberta M., steam tug, Lake Temiskaming, Welsh Island, Meldrum Bay, Goderich, Ontario, shipwreck, maritime history, 20th century, tugboat.
CONCLUSION: #
The Alberta M. represents the enduring legacy of early 20th-century maritime industry in Canada. As a steam tug, it played a pivotal role in supporting the operations of other vessels on Lake Temiskaming. Though it now rests quietly beneath the lake’s waters, the Alberta M.’s story continues to be a testament to the resilience and ingenuity of the shipbuilders of Goderich, Ontario, and the essential services provided by tugboats in the maritime world.
