Vessel Profile

Minnow (I)

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Story

This passenger/freight vessel was built in 1884 in SK.

Historical Notes

In 1885 this vessel participated in the Riel Rebellion. This vessel was 'armoured' with barn boards from Gabriel Dumont's farm by General George Middleton during the Riel Rebellion. This vessel travelled with the steamer Northcote.

In 1900 this vessel was abandoned on the North Saskatchewan River.

Owners & Masters

In 1884 she was owned by North Western Coal & Navigation Company.

In 1887 she was owned by the Lamoreux Brothers.

In 1898-1900 she was owned by Percy C. Cunliffe.

Masters

Captain Seegers (1885)

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