Commercial Shipping
The "Mohegan" with Barges
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Full Size |
| Accession Number: |
VFVc21 |
| Category: |
Shipping; Commercial |
| Description: |
After the advent of steam ships, sail-powered barges were towed behind the steamers, loaded with wood, thus saving time and trips. These bagres were called "lumber-hookers." The ships here are leaving Black Rock, to load lumber at Byng Inlet. The ship was owned by Graves, Bigwood and Company. |
| Date: |
1902 |
| Source: |
PSPL |
| Physical Attributes: |
18.8cm x 23.6cm; colour photograph |
| Photographer: |
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| Keywords: |
Mohegan; ship; barge; commercial; boat; freight; export; import; cargo; freighter; laker; transportation; water; lake; Georgian Bay; harbour; vessel; industry; sail; Graves Bigwood; schooner; tow; |
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