Fr. Edward J. Dowling, S.J. Marine Historical Collection

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Original name: Laviolette. Other name(s): Blue Water Belle, 1976.; Caledonia. Ship owner: Corporation of City of Three Rivers., 1947 Ship builder: Marine Industries, Ltd., 1947, Canada, Providence of Quebec, Sorel Engine builder: Montreal Locomotive Works, 1947 Year ship built: 1947 Year engine built: 1947 Creator: Corporation of City of Three Rivers. Final disposition: In Service. Registry number: C. 178703 Hull number: 180 Vessel type: ferry Contributor(s): Marine Industries, Ltd.; Montreal Locomotive Works Height: 13.5 ft. Width: 66 ft. Length: 168 ft. Stroke length: 24 in. Gross tonnage: 887 t. Net tonnage: 399 t. Materials: Steel Engine type: Triple expansion Piston 1: 15 in. Piston 2: 25 in. Piston 3: 40 in.

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