Additional Historical Information – Fernie
Launched in 1929, the freighter Fernie was built in Midland, Ont. by the Midland Shipbuilding Co. for Canada Steamship Lines of Montreal, Que. The 259-foot vessel (LOA) was designed for the fast package freight trade between Montreal and Fort William, Ont. It was sold for scrap in 1963.
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Additional Historical Information – Selkirk
Launched in 1926, the freighter Selkirk was built in Lauzon, Que. by the Davie Shipbuilding & Repair Co. for Canada Steamship Lines of Montreal, Que. The 261-foot vessel (LOA) was designed for the fast package freight trade between Montreal and Fort William, Ont. It was sold for scrap in 1964.
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Additional Historical Information – Winnipeg
Launched in 1926, the freighter Winnipeg was built in Lauzon, Que. by the Davie Shipbuilding & Repair Co. for Canada Steamship Lines of Montreal, Que. The 261-foot vessel (LOA) was designed for the fast package freight trade between Montreal and Fort William, Ont. It was sold for scrap in 1964.
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Additional Historical Information – Elgin
Launched in 1923, the freighter Elgin (ex-Glengeldie) was built in Newcastle-on-Tyne, England by the shipyard of Swan Hunter & Wigham Richardson. The 261-foot vessel (LOA) was acquired by Canada Steamship Lines of Montreal, Que. in 1926. It was sold for scrap in 1963.
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Additional Historical Information – Teakbay
Launched in 1929, the freighter Teakbay was built in South Bank-on-Tees, England by the Smith Dock Co. for the Birchbay Steamship Co. of Montreal, Que. The 259-foot vessel (LOA) was acquired by Canada Steamship Lines of Montreal in 1946. It was sold for scrap in 1964.
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Additional Historical Information – Battleford
Launched in 1925, the freighter Battleford (ex-Glenross) was built in Newcastle, England by the shipyard of Swan Hunter & Wigham Richardson for the Glen Steamship Co. The 261-foot vessel (LOA) was acquired by Canada Steamship Lines of Montreal, Que. in 1926.
After being lengthened by 95 feet, the ship was laid up for most of the 1930s when it was found to be under-powered for its new length. In 1939, the vessel was returned to its original length and converted into a package freighter. It was sold to British interests for off-lakes service in 1966. The freighter was sold for scrap in 1975.
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Sources and External Links
- Kingston’s Grain Elevator History Website
- Maritime History of Detroit Website
- The Hanley Spur Blog – Website (Inner Harbour Hulls)
