Vessel Profile

Jacques Revillon

Schooner (knockabout) 1923 Canada Wood Shipwreck

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Story

This schooner (knockabout) was built in 1923 by Weingart, J.A. in Shelburne, NS.

Historical Notes

On September 22, 1952 this vessel was scuttled by her owners.

Owners & Masters

In 1923-1926 she was owned by Revillon Freres Trading Co. Ltd., Montreal QC Canada.

In 1926-195 she was owned by the Hudsons Bay Company, London UK operating in Hudson Bay.

Masters

Captain D. O. Morris

References

Canada List of Shipping
recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca ↗ (website viewed 23/09/2025)
recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca ↗ (website viewed 23/09/2025)

Vessel Data

Identity

Name	Jacques Revillon
Also Known As	Fort Severn (I) (1927)

Construction

Year Built	1923
Builder	Weingart, J.A.
Location	Shelburne, NS, Canada
Hull	Wood

Specifications

Type	Schooner (knockabout)
Dimensions	89.2' × 22' × 8.4'
Gross Tons	91.26
Registered Tons	75.11
Propulsion	Screw
Engine	Wm. Beardmore
Engine Power	95ihp semi-diesel engine

Registry

Registry 1	150809 (Canada)

Status

Fate	Registry closed
Date	1952
Shipwreck	Yes

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