Story
This freighter, bulk was built in 1903 by American Shipbuilding Co., Lorain OH in Cleveland, OH.
Historical Notes
George Schneider (Oct 2026) writes: In MVUS for some reason she is alphabetized as WilliamHenry Mack. As WILLIAM HENRY MACK: In collision with and sank steamer JOHN MITCHELL in Whitefish Bay, Lake Superior; July 19, 1911. Three lives were lost from the MITCHELL. A photo of her exists on the BGSU site referenced below.
She was sold for scrap 1937 and scrapped at Midland ON.
Owners & Masters
In 1903-1906 she was owned by the Mack Steamship Co., Cleveland OH, Charles O. Jenkins, Mgr. (home port to Fairport OH) USA.
In 1906-1914 she was owned by the Jenkins Steamship Co., Cleveland OH USA.
In 1914-1916 she was owned by Lake Commerce Ltd., Toronto ON Canada.
In 1916-1920 she was owned by the Sault Shipping Co. Ltd., Sault Ste. Marie ON Canada.
In 1920 she was owned by Montreal Transportation Co. Ltd., Montreal QC Canada.
References
- www.greatlakesvesselhistory.com ↗
- recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca ↗ greatlakes.bgsu.edu ↗
- app=fonandcol&IdNumber=5522753&q_type_1=q&q_1=ship+registration+William+Henry&ST=STB&ecopy=e011446316_299 (website viewed 16/10/2026)
