This icebreaker was built in 1876 by Sewell, E.W. in Levis, QC.
This vessel was put in service for the sea lanes to Prince Edward Island, as an obligation of Confederation.
In 1888 this vessel was replaced by the Stanley.
In 1876 she was owned by the Government of Canada, Ottawa ON Canada.
She was sold in 1890.
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