THE MILLS LIST SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION

PREFACE

This listing comprises information gained during my years of research, which did not fit into the format adopted for the published “New Mills List”.  It is not intended to stand alone, but it must be read in conjunction with the published “New Mills List”, particularly its Introduction.  Data given there is usually not repeated here unless it can be amplified or improved in some manner.

Considerable space is devoted here to names of owners.  This is neither complete nor necessarily correct, particularly in early years when the only sources of such information are newspapers.  In many cases the names are taken from the annual “List of Shipping”. These were analyzed in detail for the years 1874, 1877, 1886, 1895, 1898, 1901, 1917, 1921, 1928, 1935 and 1945, hence the frequency with which these dates appear.  The formulation “to J.Smith 1921, 1927” means that J.Smith became the owner in 1921, and was still shown as owner on the 1927 List.  It is to be noted that the appearance of a vessel on a List of Shipping is no guarantee of her existence at that date, as the entries were carried on from year to year unchanged until the authorities were notified (or finally assumed) that the vessel had ceased to exist, which, surprisingly often, was many years after the event (20 years is not uncommon).

I have given rather sketchy treatment, particularly as regards ownership, to the later entries in areas, which have been extensively written about, e.g. the Great Lakes and the Pacific Coast.  I hope I may be excused for this, as it will be obvious that my research has concentrated on the earlier years and the less-known regions.  It is from the early period that the newspaper quotations are taken; I hope they add a little spice to the mix.

I have used the word “Dominion” throughout, since this was normal practice in the years covered.   Similarly, I have ignored the existence of the metric system.  Converting tens of thousands of numbers was too agonizing to contemplate, and the custom of showing both metric and Imperial versions of every figure is something that I find unendurable.  Where vessels were transferred from other countries, dimensions and tonnages are given as in Canadian records.  The expression “Custom-House measure” is explained on page ix of the printed Introduction.  Comparison of these tonnages with the “resurveyed” figures in the printed List is interesting, especially for large passenger boats where the difference can be enormous.  Dates are given in dd/mm/yy format.

I have tried to give the correct date for wrecks and sinkings, but this is hard to do, particularly if there are two “official” dates (see page vii).  I have tended to believe the newspapers where their dates differ from “official” ones, unless the papers disagree among themselves.  It is possible to have three or even four dates for the same event; in which case one can only do one’s best.

John M. Mills, Toronto, September 2002.

Changes to The Mills List as of September 4, 2006

Marine Museum of the Great Lakes at Kingston

Changes to the Main List

1. 0291 Anna C. Minch:  Change building location to “Lorain, Ohio, U.S.A.
2. 0501:  Beaver: Add Rebuild line:  47x6 Temiskaming, Quebec, Canada, 1899
3. 0798: Canadian:  Add to Remarks: (Probably laid up about World War I)
4. 0830: Captain T. W. Morrison: Amend Rebuilt Dimensions: 80x20; change rebuilt date: 1940
5. 0953: Chebucto: Amend Remarks: Broken up 1951
6. 0985: Chilkoot: Amend Remarks: Rebuilt Motor 1958, barge, 1972
7. 1004: Cicoa: Add to Remarks: Broken up 1947
8. Add  cross-reference: Cilla– See Sonrisa (5214)
9. 1312: Dartmouth: Amend Remarks: Broken up 1935
10. 1746: F.W. Grant: Add Remarks: Rebuilt Motor 1957; Broken up 1973
11.  2278: Halifax: Add to Remarks: Rebuilt barge 1956
12. Add cross reference:  Ile Heron: – See Cultivateur (1244)
13.  2710: James Norris: Correct rebuild date 1883 (remove “?”)
14. Add cross reference: Joseph H. – see P.B. McNaughton (4224)
15. 3056: Lady of the Lake: Cancel previous amendment on rebuild line;  the words “Retired c1836” remain
16. 3407: Maid of Midland: Amend Remarks: Retired 1879
17. 3713: Mink: Change 1919 rebuild to read “s” ; not “p”
18. 3979 Monarque: Change build location to: Coteau, Quebec, Canada; named “America” as a barge.
19. 3958 Nicaragua: Add to Remarks: Broken up 1921
20. 4204 Otter:  Add to Remarks: Removed from register 1916 -  burnt
21. 4224 P. B. McNaughton: Add to Remarks: Renamed Joseph H. 1922
22. 4362: Pontiac: Add to Remarks: Rebuilt p to s 1921
23. Add cross reference: St. Paul d’ Iberville – see Iberville (2482)
24. 5038 Saskatoon: Add to Remarks: Broken up 1985
25. 5039 Saskatoon: Amend Remarks: Broken up 1973
26. 5053 Scotchman: Add to Remarks “Wrecked by Ice 1933/11 Lake St. Louis”
27. 5214 Sonrisa: Add to Remarks: Renamed Cilla 1939; Delete “Retired 1936”; Add Wrecked 1945/08 McKenny Island, British Columbia, Canada
28. 5465 Thunder Bay: Amend new official number as of 1940 rebuild to 173404
29. 5594 Urania: Amend Remarks to “Reverted to U.S.A. 1905, Burned 1912/12, Chicago.
30. 5806 Watkins S. Nisbet: Amend Remarks: Wrecked 1940/12, Wales
31. 5848 West Vancouver No. 6: Add to Remarks: Rebuilt houseboat 1972
32. 5939 Willowdee: Amend Burnt date to 1920/07
33. 6011 Zara: Add Remarks: Abandoned c1924
34. 6017 Zip: Add to Remarks: Motor.

Changes to Addenda as shown on MMGLK website:

1. 6025 William M.: Amend Addendum to “Alligator”
2. 5902 William A. Routh: Amend Addendum to: 81x16; Owned by Carter Brothers, Port Colborne, 1871, 1884; L. G. Carter, Port Colborne, 1886; Sault Ste Marie Tug Co. 1901; built by G. Hardison, Port Colborne 1871; Engine 24x24 (Maker Unknown). First steamer through Canadian Soo Lock 15/10/1894 before official opening date: Tug.
3. 5903 William C. Warren: Amend Addendum to: Built by Napier & Miller, owned by Eastern Steamship Co.; to Upper Lakes and St. Lawrence 1936; to Beaconsfield Steamship Co., Montreal 1948. Launched 13/03/25. Stranded Isle Royale 07/11/47 and abandoned to underwriters”.

Note: The MMGLK website has the addendum for 5902 attributed to 5903 and that for 5903 to 6025.  The above changes correct the website for all three vessels.

Gordon C. Shaw for John M. Mills

September 4, 2006.

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AMENDMENTS TO “NEW MILLS LIST”
Dated February 2003

A.R.Hellen(0015) Add “fate”: Retired 1920.

Aid(0104) Add build location: Prescott 1841.

Albion(0144) Amend build location: Point Levi.

Alexander Jones(0169) Amend fire date: 1879/08.

Aliford Bay(0213) Amend build location: New Westminster.

Anamoose(0270) Add “fate”: Broken up 1937.

Anglian(0282) Add to fate”: Retired 1903.

Arabian(0331) Amend rig: p.

Athena(0403) Add “fate”: Burnt April 1898 Hamilton Ont.

Audrey C.(0413A) Add”fate”: Removed from Register 1948.

Baleine(0441) Delete reference to 1921 wreck.

Bay of Quinte(0467) Delete reference to 1879 retirement.

Beaton(0478) Amend remarks: Rebuilt motor 1950.

Beaver(0506) Amend “fate”: Destroyed 1907/09 in train wreck near Kippewa Que.

Betty D.(0569) Amend Minnicog rename date: 1948. Add “fate”: Broken up 1970.

Blue Dolphin(0593) Add “fate”: Retired 1940.

Bolinder (0605) Add “fate”: Removed from Register c1948.

Bonanza King(0610) Amend fate: Abandoned 1911.

Bonaventure(0611) Amend build location: Glasgow.

Bonnington(0619) Amend “fate”: Rebuilt barge 1944.

Boonton(0621) Add “fate”: Probably retired 1920.

C.A.B.(0715) Amend build location: St.Joseph de Levis.

C.A.Jaques(0725) Add to Remarks”: (Built for Canadian service).

C.R.Lamb(0743) Amend “fate”: Beached 1948 Kamloops B.C.

Caledonia(0763) Add to Remarks: Probably rebuilt from Dragon 1841.

Caledonia(0765) Amend “fate”: Wrecked 1865/11 Skeena River B.C.

Canadian (0798) Amend Remarks: Probably retired about World War I.

Canadian National No.5 (0807) Add “fate”: Retired 1973.

Capilano(0828) Amend “fate”: Scuttled 1949.

Capt. T.W. Morrison(0830) Amend rebuild note: Rebuilt 80x20 1940.

Cassiar(0874) Amend rebuild date: 1881.

Castlegar(0875) Amend “fate”: Broken up 1925.

Challenger(0907) Amend “fate”: Broken up 1885.

Charles M. Riter(0932) Add to Remarks: Back to U.S. 1890-1916.

Charles R. Huntley(0933) Add to Remarks: Retired 1994.

Cherokee(0961) Add to Remarks: Retired 1950.

Cheslakee(0963) Add to Remarks: To U.S. Government 1941.

Chesterfield(0965) Add “fate”: Removed from Register 1968.

Chicoutimi(0971) Add “fate”: Removed from Register 1962.

Chinook(0989) Amend Remarks: Rebuilt motor 1924.

Cisco(1011) Add “fate”: Removed from Register 1939.

Clinton (1099) Delete entry and substitute: see: Cylaton

Commodore(1170) Add “fate”: Removed from Register 1958.

Constance(1191) Add “fate”: Removed from register 1966.

Coquitlam(1198) Add to Remarks: Rebuilt barge 1950.

Coronation(1210) Add “fate”: Burnt 1955.

Corozal(1211) Add Fitzhugh rename date: 1945.

Crombie(1231) Add “fate” Retired 1920.

Curlew(1249) Add “fate”: Removed from Register 1937.

Curlew(1250) Add to Remarks: To U.S. Government 1942.

Cylaton(1099) 141661 s 217x37 1231 Buffalo N.Y. 1909 Ex U.S.A. “Viking” 1918. Back to U.S.A. 1925. Broken up 1936. Renamed Clinton 1920

D.S. Pratt(1278) Add “fate”: Broken up 1972.

D. McLeod (1282) Amend fire location: Finlay Bay, Ont.

Daniel McLachlin(1307) Amend “fate”: Condemned 1903.

Dawson(1335) Add Official Number: 111544 and tonnage 781.

Delilah C.(1352) Add to Remarks: Motor.

Dimmie John(1381) Add “fate”: Removed from Register 1942.

Dispatch(1384) Amend wreck date: 1872/09.

Dominion(1401) Amend rig: p.

Dorchester(1427) Add tonnage: (80).

Dragon(1445) Add to Remarks: Probably rebuilt as Caledonia 1841.

Drone(1453) Amend build date: 1892.

E.D.M. Purvis(1471) Add “fate”: Removed from Register 1968.

Eaglescliffe Hall(1488): Amend wreck location: Redonda Island., B.C.

Easton(1503) Add to Remarks: (Built for Canadian service).

Edith Anne(1527) Add “fate”: Removed from Register 1915.

Elco(1558) Add “fate”: Retired 1924.

Elco II(1559) Add “fate: Retired 1954.

Eleanor(1562) Amend sinking date: 1890/05.

Elgin E.(1574) Add “fate”: Removed from Register 1941.

Eliza A. Gibson(1578) Amend “fate”: Burnt 1887/09 Sandwich Ont.

Elsie Doris(1599) Add “fate”: Scuttled 1945.

Emily Stewart(1616) Add “fate”: Broken up 1972.

Essex(1679) Amend “fate”: Burnt 1884/11 Sarnia Ont.

F.A.Folger(1738) Amend fire date: 1898/09.

Fairfax(1752) Amend “fate”: Abandoned 1921.

Favourite(1783) Amend wreck location: Hope B.C.

Finglo(1804) Add “fate”: Scuttled 1961.

Flamborough(1812) Amend build location: Durham England

Florence S.(1843) Add to Remarks: Back to U.S. 1901

Foremost 17,18,19 (1858,59,60) Amend build location: Glasgow.

Francois C.(1891) Add to Remarks: Rebuilt motor.

Frank B. Baird(1898) Add to Remarks: (Built for Canadian service.)

Frank B. Stevens(1899) Amend ”fate”: Sank 1925 Lake Erie.

Frank H. Stanley(1903) Add “fate”: Removed from register 1938.

Gaspesia(1990) Amend ex-British date: 1922.

Gemma(2004) Add to Remarks: Requisitioned by Admiralty 1941.

George F. Piper(2018) Amend “fate”: Abandoned 1921.

Gilly(2074) Add to Remarks: Motor

Gladys and Marion(2091) Add to Remarks: Motor.

Glen Erie(2096) Add “fate”: Removed from Register 1939.

Glendochart(2115) Rebuilt as Bayleaf 1544 tons, Montreal Que. 1942.

Glendowan(2117) Rebuilt as Aspenleaf 1521 tons, Sorel, Que. 1942.

Glenlyon(2136) Amend Official Number: 126660,

Glenorchy(2144) Amend wreck location: Harbor Beach Mich.

Grenville(2220) Amend rig: p. Add “fate”: Removed from Register 1872: broken up.

Guardian(2235) Add “fate”: Broken up 1961.

H.C.M. 16,17,18(2250, 51, 52) Add to Remarks: Unregistered until 1910.

H.C.M. 17(2251) Rebuilt Marjolaine II 293 tons, Chicoutimi Que. 1974.

Harry Mathers(2305) Add Rebuild location: Dartmouth N.S.

Hercules(2372) Amend dimensions: 122x26.

Hercules(2377) Amend “fate”: Retired c1920.

Hethpool(2387) Amend dimensions: 256x35.

Hiawatha(2390) Amend “fate”: Abandoned 1932.

Honoreva(2433) Add to Remarks: (Built for Canadian Service).

Hope(2438) Delete Broken Up note.

Hugh Stalker(2459) Add “fate”: Removed from Register 1981. Add rename date: 1945.

Ida(2488) Delete “?” in build location.

Illecillewaet(2505) Amend Remarks: Catamaran. Rebuilt barge 1902.

International(2535) Amend “fate”: Beached 1912 as lodge, burnt 1952.

Irene(2552) Amend “fate”: Abandoned 1920.

Iroquois(2561) Amend dimensions: [130]x[18].

Itororo(2598) Add to Remarks: Rebuilt tanker 1939.

J.D. Schofield(2630) Add “fate”: Removed from Register 1937.

J.G. Gidley(2634) Amend “fate”: Burnt 1908/06 near Meldrum Bay Ont.

J.H. McDonald(2640) Add “fate”: Burnt 1934/01 Southampton Ont.

J.K. Secor(2645) Add “fate”: Removed from Register 1939.

J.R. McDonald(2656) Amend “fate”: Delete reference to barge, add “Back to U.S. 1925.

J.W. Bennett(2662) Amend build year: 1874.

Jacques Cartier(2682) Delete “On Trial Trip”.

James Stewart(2713) Add to Remarks: (Built fort Canadian service).

James Whalen”(2717) Add to Remarks: Permanently moored Thunder Bay Ont. as “James Whalen”.

Jenny Lind(2741) Amend retirement date: 1864.

John C. Mann(2783) Add “fate”: Abandoned c1928.

John R. Moore(2797) Add “fate”: Removed from Register 1938.

John C. Barr(2781) Delete Ex U.S.A. name.

John C. Mann(2783) Add “fate”: Abandoned c1928.

John R. Moore(2797) Add “fate”: Removed from Register 1938.

John Duncan(2811) Add “fate”: Broken up 1923.

John Greenway(2816) Amend “fate”: Abandoned 1880.

John Hunsader(2823) Add “fate”: Removed from Register 1934.

Add note: Joseph H. – see: P.B. McNaughton (4224)

Keyvive(2955) Amend broken up date: 1963.

L.Paul(3009) Amend tons: 23.

Lady Aylmer(3035) Amend “fate”: Broken up 1842.

Lady Evelyn(3048) Amend “fate”: Broken up 1936.

Add note: Lady of the Lake – see: Toronto (5494)

Lawrendoc(3124): Amend “fate”: Broken up 1965.

Lillehorn(3176) Add to Remarks: To Denmark 1939.

Lisgar(3214) Add “fate”: Removed from Register 1968 – Broken Up.

Long Sault(3238) Add “fate”: Removed from Register 1947 – Broken Up.

Lurcher(3311) Amend rebuilt name: St.Yves. Add “fate”: Removed from Register 1980.

Lynn B.(3315) Delete reference to 1945 sinking.

Madeline(3367) Amend Official Number: 83384.

Maplegrove(3461) Add “fate”: Abandoned c1935.

Marion(3504) Amend “fate”: Broken up 1901.

Marquis of Dufferin(3525) Add Official Number: 107444.

Masaba (3577) Amend “fate”: To French “Gen. Henrys” 1918.

Masset(3589) Amend rebuilt rig: s.

Maude(3608) Amend “fate”: Rebuilt barge 1914.

Max L.(3613) Amend build date: 1911. Add “fate”: Removed from Register 1935.

Minnie(3721) Add to Remarks: Catamaran.

Mohawk(3764) Add to Remarks: Probably ex Tay 1840.

Mondoc(3780) Amend “fate”: Mined 1941/01 Virgin Islands.

Monobel(3787) Amend “fate”: Burnt 1920/10 James Island B.C.

Montreal(3803) Amend “fate”: Retired 1830.

Myles(3847) Add to Remarks: Used as barge 1911-1918.

N.H. Botsford(3859) Amend Remarks: Derelict Nigeria and towed to Wales for scrapping 1951.

N. Mosher(3862) Amend wreck date: 1884/07.

Naramata(3882) Amend rig: s

New Fraser(3931) Add to Remarks: Motor

Ninnina(3968) Add to Remarks: Motor.

Norman P. Clement(4004) Amend “fate”: Scuttled 1968 after explosion aboard.

North American(4015) Amend tons: 187.

North Star(4023) Amend “fate”: Burnt and abandoned 1915 Barrie.

Oatland(4087) Add to “fate”: Scuttled 1931.

Ogilvie(4099) Amend dimensions: 147x30. Delete “Never Used”.

Omaha(4117) Amend “fate”: Abandoned 1921; scuttled 1925.

Ontario(4132) Amend rig: w.

Oriana(4157) Add “fate”: Removed from Register 1958.

Owen(4215) Add to Remarks: Back to U.S. 1920, burnt 1921/12 Tawas Mich.

P.B. McNaughton(4224) Amend build location: Saginaw Mich. Add: Renamed Joseph H. 1922. Add “fate”: Wrecked 1924/12 Port Colborne Ont.

Passport(4241) Amend rebuilt date: 1906.

Pathfinder(4244) Add “fate”: Removed from Register 1959 – Broken Up.

Pauline Hickler(4252) Amend Remarks: On Canadian Register 1901-02 and 1912-16. Amend “fate”: Foundered 1921/11 Corsica Shoal, Lake Huron.

Paystreak(4254) Amend “fate”: Rebuilt barge 1920.

Pelerin(4271) Amend “fate:” Retired 1896.

Pentowna(4281) Amend “fate”: Floating breakwater 1973.

Perseverance(4288) Amend “fate”: Wrecked autumn 1826 Vaudreuil, Que.

Poplarbay(4364) Add to Remarks: Rebuilt tanker 1937,

Port Colborne(4367) Amend “fate”: Wrecked 1917/10 Land’s End, England.

Prince Rupert(4422) Amend dimensions: 307x42.

Progresso(4472) Add to Remarks: In Cuba 1916-33. Add “fate”: Removed from Register 1957.

Pueblo(4488) Amend Remarks: Sunk as breakwater 1926; burnt 1936/11.

Rahane(4572) Add to Remarks: Retired 1962, to Bahamas 1965,

Red Star(4605) Amend build location: Enderby B.C. Add to Remarks: Also known as Lucy.

Red Star(4606) Rebuilt screw vessel 53ft. 1889.

Reliance(4623) Rebuilt 1882 to 314 tons (same dimensions)

Resolute(4644) Add to Remarks: Retired 1923.

Rheata(4656) Location of 1907 fire Midland Ont.

Richard B.(4661) Add “fate”: Removed from Register 1937.

Ripple(4691) Amend wreck date: 1905/09.

Roberval(4729) Delete second rename to Savoy.

Rochester(4737) Add to Remarks: Retired 1913.

Rosana Burton(4760) Location of 1921 fire: Mediterranean.

Royal City(4792) Amend tons: 438.

Royan (4800) Amend Remarks: Little used after 1929.

S.S. Bailey(4822) Add to Remarks: Retired c1905.

St. Charles(4860) Amend build location: Dunvegan B.C. Amend wreck date: 1915/04.

St. Julien(4912) Add “fate”: Abandoned c1960.

Samson IV(5002) Amend “fate”: Used as bunkhouse 1937.

Sapper(5018) Add “fate”: Removed from Register 1941.

Saskatoon(5039) Amend “fate”: Retired 1961, broken up 1973.

Serena E.(5112) Wreck date 1914/04.

Sicamous(5145) Delete “beached” note; add Retired 1936.

Silver Stream(5154) Add “fate”: Retired 1921.

Sincennes (5163) Delete “?” from tons.

Sir Robert Peel(5185) Amend dimensions: 153x20.

Slocan(5206) Add to remarks: Used as warehouse. Burnt 1931/11.

Spallumcheen(5235) Amend “fate”: Retired c1889; wrecked by ice spring 1894.

Stadacona(5263) Amend rename date: 1969.

Stanstead(5275) Amend “fate”: Broken up 1929.

Starlight(5279) Amend “fate”: Burnt 1892/09 Georgian Bay.

Steelton(5284) Amend “fate”: Broken up 1934.

Stikine Chief (5293) Add Official Number: 107147 and dimensions: 150x32. Delete “Never used”.

Strathcona(5310) Amend build location to: New Westminster B.C.

Susie Chipman(5341) Amend “fate”: Abandoned c1933.

Tadousac(5380) Amend “fate”: Torpedoed 1918/09 Cornwall England.

Tay(5395) Amend Remarks: Probably became Mohawk 1840

Teaser(5398) Amend last two dimensions: 108x18.

Tempest(5415) Add “fate”: Removed from Register 1920.

Thomas McKay(5454) Amend “fate”: Wrecked 1835/10 Rideau Canal.

Toronto(5494) Renamed Lady of the Lake 1836. Delete Remarks.

Tourist(5500) Amend ex-U.S.A. date: c1886.

Tutshi(5555) Add to Remarks: Burnt 1990.

Tyneville(5563) Renamed John J. Boland Jr. 1928.

Urania(5594) Amend “fate:” Back to U.S.A. 1905; burnt 1912/12 Chicago.

Vary Brothers(5617) Add “fate”: Removed from Register 1948.

Venetia(5625) Add “fate”: Broken up c1963.

Venice II(5628) Amend build location: Ithaca N.Y. Add Remarks: Back to U.S.A. 1925. Abandoned 1934.

Verbena May(5636) Amend wreck date: 1896.

Victoria(5671) Amend “fate”: Beached 1904.

Victoria(5677) Amend dimensions: 183x32.

W.A. Bowden(5717) Amend Remarks: Delete Retired note. Add “fate”: Removed from Register 1970.

W.H. Seymour(5731) Delete burnt note. Add: Back to U.S.A. 1932, abandoned 1946.

W.J. Smith(5737) Amend Removed from Register date: 1930.

Walter H. Stone(5774) Add “fate”: Removed from Register 1940.

Wana(5780) Add to Remarks: Back to U.S.A. 1933.

Waubaushene(5809) Add “fate”: Removed from Register 1949.

Wawanesa(5815) Amend rebuild dimensions: 73x15.

Wellington(5833) Add “fate”: Removed from Register 1901: Broken Up.

Wenonah(5840) Amend Remarks: delete reference to “both paddle and screw”.

Wilbur Crimmin(5886) Amend build location: Couperville Wash. U.S.A.

Wiley M. Egan(5890) Amend Remarks: Delete reference to rebuilt barge. Add: Sank 1918/07 Welland Canal, scuttled.

Wilma(5941) Add “fate”: Removed from Register 1938

Zealandian(6012) Add to Remarks: Retired 1905.

Zip(6017) Add to Remarks: Motor.