Vessel Profile

Bonnington

Bonnington
Photo: Vancouver Public Library VPL2249

Story

This passenger vessel was built in 1911 by Polson Iron Works Ltd., Toronto ON.

Historical Notes

She was built in Toronto ON Canada and assembled by James M. Bulger at Nakusp BC Canada. The vessel was partially dismantled and partially disintegrated at her mooring in Beaton BC Canada. This vessel is submerged for most of the year.

Owners & Masters

In 1911-1944 she was owned by Canadian Pacific Railway Co., Montreal QC in service Arrowhead to Robson West.

In 1931 she was withdrawn from service and laid up at Nakusp BC Canada.

In 1944 she was owned by the British Columbia Department of Public Works, Victoria BC Canada.

In 1944-1951 she was owned by Frank W. Sutherland, Arrowhead BC Canada.

In 1951-1958 she was owned by James Millar (MO), Arrowhead BC Canada. (On March 11, 1957 James Millar died and Valentine Millar was appointed as executrix.) In 1959-1961 she was owned by Alfred Dumont, Paul Dumont and David L. McInnes (MO), Nakusp BC Canada.

Rebuilds

In 1946 she was dismantled, and converted to a non-powered barge.

Repower

Repowered with a 98hp engine (1931c); Repowered with a 400hp engine (1958c);

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