COMET
Registry and Rig Information | |
|---|---|
| Name | COMET |
| Registry | CANADA |
| Rig | Steamer |
Dimensions and Tonnage | |
| Length | 174.00 |
| Width | 24.00 |
| Gross Tonnage | 337.00 |
| Hull Material | Wood |
Vessel History | |
| Rebuilds | Rebuilt, 1851. |
| History | As COMET: Boiler exploded as vessel was leaving Oswego, NY, April 20, 1851, killing eight persons. Hull later raised as rebuilt. |
| Disposition | Sunk off Nine Mile Point, Lake Ontario, following collision with schooner EXCHANGE off Duck Islands, May 15, 1861; three lives lost. |
Build Information | |
| Builder | Ault, George N. |
| Place Built | Portsmouth, Ontario |
| Date Built | 1848-00-00 |
Source | |
| Source | HCGL |
Vessel Names
| Name | Begin Date | End Date | Registry | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMET | 1860-00-00 | 1861-00-00 | CANADA | |
| MAYFLOWER | 1854-00-00 | 1860-00-00 | CANADA |