The Welshman, also known as the Glen Isle starting in 1911, was built in 1900 in Ottawa, Ontario. It obtained an official number of 107789 and was powered by a screw propulsion system, indicating the use of a propeller for its movement. The steamship had a gross tonnage of 156, reflecting its carrying capacity.
The Welshman underwent multiple rebuilds during its lifespan. The first rebuild took place in 1905, resulting in a new official number of 107789. The dimensions of the vessel were recorded as 105 feet in length, 23 feet in width, and it had a depth of 6 feet. The details of the second and third rebuilds are not provided in the available information.
Ownership of the Welshman changed hands over the years. It was initially owned by the Ottawa Forwarding Co. in 1901 and 1908. Subsequently, it was transferred to the Rideau Canal Supply Co. in 1912 and remained under their ownership until 1927. The steamship was constructed by N. Tessier in Ottawa in 1900. Its first engine, measuring 12×14, was manufactured by Black & Co. in Brockville. However, the information regarding the manufacturer of the engine used in the subsequent rebuilds is not provided.
The Welshman served as a steam barge, likely involved in transportation or cargo operations on the waterways. It encountered a significant incident on July 11, 1909, when it was damaged by fire near Lachute, Quebec. However, it was rebuilt to larger dimensions, measuring 108 feet in length, 24 feet in width, and having a depth of 7 feet. Despite the rebuild, the Welshman met its final fate on October 11, 1930 when it was destroyed by fire in Gatineau, Quebec.
Please note that the information provided is based on available historical records, and additional updates or specific events related to the Welshman may not be available.
