Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: R. Kendrick
- Type: Wooden screw-propelled ferry/tug
- Year Built: 1874
- Builder: W. Gillard, Morrisburg, Ontario
- Dimensions: 58 ft (17.68 m); Beam: 12 ft (3.66 m); Depth of hold: 4 ft (1.22 m)
- Registered Tonnage: 15 tons
- Depth at Wreck Site: 1.22 m / 4 ft
- Location:
- Official Number: 71081
- Original Owners: J. L. Allison & R. G. Nash, Leacy & McLatchie, J. Ward, L. Miller
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
Wooden screw-propelled ferry/tug
Description
The R. Kendrick was a small wooden vessel constructed in 1874 in Morrisburg, Ontario, by shipbuilder W. Gillard. Measuring 58 feet (17.68 metres) in length with a beam of 12 feet (3.66 metres) and a depth of 4 feet (1.22 metres), she had a gross tonnage of 15 tons. Powered by a 9×10 inch engine from Pound Manufacturing Co. of Lockport, New York, the vessel was initially utilized as a ferry on the St. Lawrence River.
History
Upon her launch in 1874, the R. Kendrick served as a ferry under the ownership of J. L. Allison & R. G. Nash in Morrisburg. In 1881, she was sold to Leacy & McLatchie of Brockville, and by 1886, ownership had transferred to J. Ward of Owen Sound. In 1891, the vessel was relocated to Lake Simcoe, where she was repurposed as a tugboat. By 1892, L. Miller of Roche’s Point had acquired the vessel, maintaining ownership through at least 1895. The R. Kendrick‘s transition from ferry to tug reflects the adaptability of small working vessels during this period.
Significant Incidents
- The R. Kendrick was eventually scuttled, though specific details regarding the date and location of this event remain undocumented.
Final Disposition
The R. Kendrick was eventually scuttled, though specific details regarding the date and location of this event remain undocumented. Scuttling was a common practice for decommissioning vessels that had outlived their service life, often serving purposes such as creating artificial reefs or breakwaters.
Current Condition & Accessibility
As of current records, the wreck of the R. Kendrick has not been located or documented.
Resources & Links
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The R. Kendrick exemplifies the versatile utility of small wooden vessels in the late 19th century, transitioning from ferry service on the St. Lawrence River to tug operations on Lake Simcoe. Despite her modest size, the vessel played a role in regional transportation and industry. The lack of detailed records regarding her scuttling highlights the challenges in tracing the final chapters of such working vessels.
Legacy Notes & Full Historical Record
This section preserves the original unedited Shotline content for this wreck so that no historical detail is lost as we transition to the new logbook format.
Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: R. Kendrick
- Official Number: 71081
- Date Built and Launched: 1874
- Builder: W. Gillard, Morrisburg, Ontario
- Measurements:
- Length: 58 feet (17.68 metres)
- Beam: 12 feet (3.66 metres)
- Depth: 4 feet (1.22 metres)
- Tonnage (Gross): 15 tons
- Propulsion: Screw
- Engine: 9×10 inches, manufactured by Pound Manufacturing Co., Lockport, New York
- Ownership Chronology:
- J. L. Allison & R. G. Nash, Morrisburg (1874–1877)
- Leacy & McLatchie, Brockville (1881)
- J. Ward, Owen Sound (1886)
- L. Miller, Roche’s Point (1892–1895)
- Final Disposition: Scuttled (Date and location unspecified)
Vessel Type
Wooden screw-propelled ferry/tug
Description
The R. Kendrick was a small wooden vessel constructed in 1874 in Morrisburg, Ontario, by shipbuilder W. Gillard. Measuring 58 feet (17.68 metres) in length with a beam of 12 feet (3.66 metres) and a depth of 4 feet (1.22 metres), she had a gross tonnage of 15 tons. Powered by a 9×10 inch engine from Pound Manufacturing Co. of Lockport, New York, the vessel was initially utilized as a ferry on the St. Lawrence River.
History
Upon her launch in 1874, the R. Kendrick served as a ferry under the ownership of J. L. Allison & R. G. Nash in Morrisburg. In 1881, she was sold to Leacy & McLatchie of Brockville, and by 1886, ownership had transferred to J. Ward of Owen Sound. In 1891, the vessel was relocated to Lake Simcoe, where she was repurposed as a tugboat. By 1892, L. Miller of Roche’s Point had acquired the vessel, maintaining ownership through at least 1895. The R. Kendrick‘s transition from ferry to tug reflects the adaptability of small working vessels during this period.
Final Disposition
The R. Kendrick was eventually scuttled, though specific details regarding the date and location of this event remain undocumented. Scuttling was a common practice for decommissioning vessels that had outlived their service life, often serving purposes such as creating artificial reefs or breakwaters.
Located By & Date Found
As of current records, the wreck of the R. Kendrick has not been located or documented.
Notmars & Advisories
There are no known navigational warnings or advisories related to the R. Kendrick.
Resources & Links
Conclusion
The R. Kendrick exemplifies the versatile utility of small wooden vessels in the late 19th century, transitioning from ferry service on the St. Lawrence River to tug operations on Lake Simcoe. Despite her modest size, the vessel played a role in regional transportation and industry. The lack of detailed records regarding her scuttling highlights the challenges in tracing the final chapters of such working vessels.
Keywords: R. Kendrick, wooden screw ferry, Lake Simcoe tug, 19th-century Canadian vessels
Categories: Great Lakes Shipwrecks, 19th Century Maritime Incidents, Canadian Ferries and Tugs
Glossary Terms: Screw Propulsion, Scuttling, Tugboat, Ferry
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