Vessel Profile

Lady Mackworth

Freighter 1916 Canada Wood

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This freighter was built in 1916 by Askew, George F. in Peace River Crossing, AB.

In 1921 this 'tunnel boat' design vessel operated on the Mackenzie and Liard River network. In August 1930 this vessel was broken up.

In 1916-1921 she was owned by Peace River Development Corporation Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1921 she was owned by Alberta & Arctic Transportation Co. Ltd., Edmonton AB Canada.

In 1931 she was owned by the Peace River Development Corporation Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

Name	Lady Mackworth

Year Built	1916
Builder	Askew, George F.
Location	Peace River Crossing, AB, Canada
Hull	Wood
Designer	George F. Askew

Type	Freighter
Dimensions	56.9' × 11' × 3.7'
Gross Tons	21.05
Registered Tons	14.31
Propulsion	Twin Screw
Engine	Auto Engine Works, St. Paul MN USA
Engine Power	7.34nhp gasoline engine (1916)

Registry 1	138621 (Canada)

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