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Shipwrecks of Georgian Bay

Posted: January 11, 2008

Georgian Bay is known for its strong autumn gales, and the storms that rage across its waters have contributed to the sinking of many vessels there.

On April 10, 2008, the Owen Sound Marine & Rail Museum opened a new exhibit that documents the shipwrecks of Georgian Bay.  This exhibit will pay tribute to those who lost their lives in those shipwrecks and provide information on the vessels involved.  It will also provide information on those who survived, the rescues and lifesaving equipment.  Come and join us as we remember the past and the shipwrecks of Georgian Bay.

• Asia - Built in 1873, Simpson, St. Catherines, ON
• Manasoo - Built 1888, W. Hamilton & Co. Glasgow, Scotland, Hull #64,MACASSA
• Hibou - Built 1907, Bertram Engine Works, Toronto, ALICE
• Mary Ward - Built 1864, A. Cantin, Montreal
• Waubuno - Built 1865, M. Simpson, Port Robinson (Thorold) ON
• Maintoulin - Built 1880, J. Simpson, Owen Sound, ON
• J.H. Jones - Built 1888, W. Marlton, Goderich, ON
• City of Owen Sound - Built 1875, J. Simpson, Owen Sound, ON, renamed SATURN

There is also a series of 9 booklets that go with this exhibit.  They can be purchased at our gift shop for $2.00 each or $12 for the set of 9. 

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