The Leeds, a sidewheel steamboat, was constructed in the year 1848 in Montreal, Quebec. It had an approximate size of 85×17 and a gross tonnage of -82, indicating a negative tonnage value, which might be an error in the available information.
Ownership of the Leeds changed over the years. Initially owned by Clemow, Jones & Co., it was later possessed by M. K. Dickinson in 1850 and 1855. The vessel then came under the ownership of Dickinson Ottawa & Rideau Line in 1857 and 1864.
Built by Waters in Montreal, the Leeds was designed as a “Pollywog,” a term referring to the placement of the engines as far aft as possible to maximize cargo space. This design allowed for efficient transportation of goods and passengers. The Leeds primarily operated on the Ottawa and Richelieu Rivers, serving as a means of transportation and trade along these waterways.
However, on October 18, 1868, tragedy struck the Leeds. The steamboat was wrecked in Chute a Blondeau, located along the Ottawa River in Quebec, Canada. The exact circumstances leading to the wreck and the final location within Chute a Blondeau are not specified in the available records.
Please note that the historical details provided for the Leeds steamboat are based on the available information, and additional specific updates or events related to the vessel may not be accessible.
