CHAMPION

Registry and Rig Information

Name CHAMPION
Registry CANADA
Official Number 74297
Rig Tug

Dimensions and Tonnage

Length 131.16
Width 23.25
Depth 10.58
Gross Tonnage 323.00
Hull Material Wood

Vessel History

Rebuilds Rebuilt at Owen Sound, Ontario, by John Simpson, lengthened, cabins added, new engines, feathered wheels, and after trials, busselled (174.66 x 23.25 x 10.58; 937 gross - 590 net).
History First registered at Quebec City, Quebec, on May 16, 1877.Struck log raft which had broken away from tug VIGILANT, during gale, on July 28, 1897, about ten miles above Point Edward, Ontario, Lake Huron, damaging engine. Drifted ashore near Point Edward. Released by Thompson Towing & Wrecking Co. of Port Huron, and towed to Detroit for inspection. Then towed to Sarnia and permitted to sink in shallow water. After a few sales, towed to Allenburg, Ontario. Dismantled and register closed on June 5, 1905.

Build Information

Builder Davie, George T.
Place Built Levis, P.Q.
Date Built 1877-00-00

Source

Source HCGL

Vessel Names

NameBegin DateEnd DateRegistryOfficial Number
CAMBRIA1888-00-001905-00-00CANADA74297