- Passenger Ship
- 40ffw
- 135ft Lengths
- Cedar Island, St. Lawrence River
- N44’13.422 W 76’27.018
The Tinto was a propeller steamship that was built in Sorel, Quebec, Canada in 1855 by D. & J. McCarthy. It had a length of approximately 135 feet and a width of 23 feet. The vessel was owned by Gibb & Ross of Montreal.
On June 11, 1856, the Tinto caught fire and was burned near Kingston, Ontario, Canada. The fire resulted in the total destruction of the ship. According to reports, about 12 people lost their lives in the incident, including Captain Campbell and Mr. Henderson. The purser and 12 crew members were able to be rescued.
The cause of the fire was unknown, and there were discussions and investigations regarding the safety precautions and equipment on board the Tinto. Some accounts mention that there were three boats on board, one large and two smaller ones, which were deemed sufficient to accommodate the entire crew and passengers. However, there were differing statements regarding the presence of an iron casing around the funnels, which could have potentially prevented the fire from spreading.
The Tinto had been in service on the route between Montreal and Lake Erie. It carried both passengers and freight. The ship’s engines, measuring 22.5×30, were built by Miln & Miln (Dock Engine Works) in Montreal and operated at right angles on the same shaft (referred to as “V-2” configuration).
The loss of the Tinto was a tragic event, resulting in the deaths of several individuals and the complete destruction of the ship.
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