The Sir Hector, a tugboat, was built in Ottawa, Ontario in 1891. It obtained an official number of 96892 and was powered by a screw propulsion system, indicating the use of a propeller for its movement. The tugboat had a gross tonnage of 40, reflecting its size and carrying capacity.
Owned by J. Heney in Ottawa in 1895, the Sir Hector later came under the ownership of the Ottawa Transportation Co. in 1901 and 1916. The specific roles and operations of the tugboat during its service are not provided in the available information.
Constructed by Waters in Ottawa, the Sir Hector had dimensions of 71 feet in length, 16 feet in width, and a depth of 6 feet. As a tugboat, it was likely involved in towing activities, assisting with the movement of other vessels or barges.
During its history, the Sir Hector encountered an incident in which it was rammed and sunk by the vessel named “Hall” on March 6, 1897, near L’Orignal, Ontario. However, it was subsequently raised, indicating that efforts were made to salvage and repair the tugboat after the accident.
The final disposition of the Sir Hector is noted as being “Retired.” This suggests that it was taken out of active service, possibly due to age, changes in demand, or other factors that made its continued operation impractical.
Please note that the provided historical information about the Sir Hector is based on available records, and additional updates or specific events may not be available.
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