ST. CLAIR

Registry and Rig Information

Name ST. CLAIR
Registry CANADA
Rig Steamer

Dimensions and Tonnage

Hull Material Wood

Vessel History

Rebuilds Rebuilt, 1859, at Sarnia, Ontario. Converted to barge; enrolled at Detroit, MI, September 6, 1866 (156 x 24.25 x 10.25; 270.28 gross). Rebuilt, Port Huron, MI, May 23, 1874 (156.33 x 26.33 x 9.5; 286.37 gross - 272.06 net). Rig changed to schooner, Port Huron, MI, October 6, 1886.
History Used as transfer steamer, Sarnia to Port Huron, by Grand Trunk Railway, 1859-1864.
Disposition Tow line broke off Sand Beach, MI, Lake Huron, while in tow of propeller LOWELL and five other barges. Stranded and went to pieces, October 2, 1888. Lifeboat drifted to Port Sanilac, beached, and five lives lost.

Build Information

Builder Cantin, August
Place Built Montreal, P.Q.
Date Built 1854-00-00

Source

Source HCGL

Vessel Names

NameBegin DateEnd DateRegistryOfficial Number
ST. CLAIR1866-00-001888-00-00U.S.57106