The Robert Plakholm Collection A collection of original Russel Bros. factory photos, including boats, mining equipment other products, salvaged at the time the plant closed.   Atomic   1948GAO notes: this is a retouched photo used by McQueen Marine in their advertising. 1024 pixels wide   RP PHOTO   600 DPI SCAN BOAT PAGE Atomic racing   1948 Atomic won the International Tug Race between Canada and the USA several years in a row. Atomic in the lead at right. 1024 pixels wide   RP PHOTO   600 DPI SCAN BOAT PAGE Clark B. Davis   1951 in use MacDairmid, ON (Orient Bay, ON May 5, 2002) 1024 pixels wide   RP PHOTO   600 DPI SCAN BOAT PAGE Cottus   1952 Dept. of Fisheries research vessel. 1024 pixels wide   RP PHOTO   600 DPI SCAN BOAT PAGE Cross Lake II   1956 Steel cargo vessel 49’; 45 g.t. 1024 pixels wide   RP PHOTO   600 DPI SCAN BOAT PAGE Dorlin II   1952 Later renamed the Dorelin II. Fishing tug. 1024 pixels wide   RP PHOTO   600 DPI SCAN BOAT PAGE Federal Beaver   1962 Later renamed Manicouagen. 1024 pixels wide   RP PHOTO   600 DPI SCAN BOAT PAGE Flo Cooper   1962 Later renamed Sandra Mary 1024 pixels wide   RP PHOTO   600 DPI SCAN BOAT PAGE Flo Cooper   1962 Later renamed Sandra Mary 1024 pixels wide   RP PHOTO   600 DPI SCAN BOAT PAGE Goki   1940 1024 pixels wide   RP PHOTO   600 DPI SCAN BOAT PAGE Gull Lake   1962 Ivan Brookes Scrapbook, Unsourced Clipping, Oct. 18, 1962: 65 Foot Tug Launched By Russel Bros. 1024 pixels wide   RP PHOTO   600 DPI SCAN BOAT PAGE Gunnar 152   1956 Steel scow [No Power] Gunnar 152 [C.188712] registered at Toronto. Built at Owen Sound in 1956: 150'; 324 g.t. 1024 pixels wide   RP PHOTO   600 DPI SCAN BOAT PAGE Hollis 4   1962 Steel workboat Hollis IV [C.310485] registered at Chatham. Built at Owen Sound in 1962. 49'; 24 g.t. 1024 pixels wide   RP PHOTO   600 DPI SCAN BOAT PAGE Indian Lake   1962 Steel tug Indian Lake [C.318353] launched in October 1962 for use in Corner Brook, Nfld. Registered at St. John's. 62'; 61 gross tons. 1024 pixels wide   RP PHOTO   600 DPI SCAN BOAT PAGE Indian Lake   1962 Steel tug Indian Lake [C.318353] launched in October 1962 for use in Corner Brook, Nfld. Registered at St. John's. 62'; 61 gross tons. 1024 pixels wide   RP PHOTO   600 DPI SCAN BOAT PAGE J. A. Begley   1947 1024 pixels wide   RP PHOTO   600 DPI SCAN BOAT PAGE Lacalong   1939 Photo from company brochure. 1024 pixels wide   RP PHOTO   600 DPI SCAN BOAT PAGE Long Sault   1949 1024 pixels wide   RP PHOTO   600 DPI SCAN BOAT PAGE M 793   ???? RCAF tenders for seaplanes. 1024 pixels wide   RP PHOTO   600 DPI SCAN BOAT PAGE M 807   ???? RCAF tenders for seaplanes. 1024 pixels wide   RP PHOTO   600 DPI SCAN BOAT PAGE Martin E. Johnson   1959 1024 pixels wide   RP PHOTO   600 DPI SCAN BOAT PAGE Merry Song   1963 42 foot all aluminum racing yawl. 1024 pixels wide   RP PHOTO   600 DPI SCAN BOAT PAGE Montmagny   1962 1024 pixels wide   RP PHOTO   600 DPI SCAN BOAT PAGE Mossey   1949 1024 pixels wide   RP PHOTO   600 DPI SCAN BOAT PAGE Nors   ???? Design 507 - 50' x 14' - 264 h.p. Operating in Arctic waters, the Nors is a twin screw welded-steel landing craft. 1024 pixels wide   RP PHOTO   600 DPI SCAN BOAT PAGE P. J. Murer   1948 80'3 x 20' x 9'7; 123 g.t.; 61 n.t.; 800 hp. 1024 pixels wide   RP PHOTO   600 DPI SCAN BOAT PAGE P. J. Murer   1948 80'3 x 20' x 9'7; 123 g.t.; 61 n.t.; 800 hp. 1024 pixels wide   RP PHOTO   600 DPI SCAN BOAT PAGE Quinte   1939 1024 pixels wide   RP PHOTO   600 DPI SCAN BOAT PAGE Ranger V   ???? Photo from company brochure. 1024 pixels wide   RP PHOTO   600 DPI SCAN BOAT PAGE Romeo and Juliette   1953 Hull 1000. 78'5 x 41' x 6'8; 234 g.t.; 191 n.t.; 250 hp. 1024 pixels wide   RP PHOTO   600 DPI SCAN BOAT PAGE Sandy   1965 1024 pixels wide   RP PHOTO   600 DPI SCAN BOAT PAGE Tanac V 209   1943 These vessels were used in naval operations overseas and are also equipped with auxiliary fire-fighting apparatus. 1024 pixels wide   RP PHOTO   600 DPI SCAN BOAT PAGE Translake III   1958 During delivery, this rig capsized off Cape Croker, ON, taking the life of Peter Horn, who refused to leave the rig in heavy seas and join his mates on the tender boat Carol Lynn (named for Norval Hipwell's two daughters). 1024 pixels wide   RP PHOTO   600 DPI SCAN BOAT PAGE Ville Marie   1960 later Heavenbound, and Still Watch. 1024 pixels wide   RP PHOTO   600 DPI SCAN BOAT PAGE Welland   1954 1024 pixels wide   RP PHOTO   600 DPI SCAN BOAT PAGE Wm Lyon MacKenzie   1964 Fire Tug 1024 pixels wide   RP PHOTO   600 DPI SCAN BOAT PAGE Workboy   1939 Photo from company brochure. 1024 pixels wide   RP PHOTO   600 DPI SCAN BOAT PAGE Unidentified Boats All photos were in the same factory archive rescued at the time of plant closure. Unknown 1 Has maple leaf on cabin side. RCAF? 114 on bow. 1024 pixels wide   RP PHOTO   600 DPI SCAN BOAT PAGE Unknown 2 British Naval vessel. 1024 pixels wide   RP PHOTO   600 DPI SCAN BOAT PAGE Unknown 3 Ville class tug. 1024 pixels wide   RP PHOTO   600 DPI SCAN BOAT PAGE Unknown 4 Small tug. 1024 pixels wide   RP PHOTO   600 DPI SCAN BOAT PAGE Miscellaneous Photos Steelcraft Marine Winch 1 1024 pixels wide   RP PHOTO   600 DPI SCAN ITEM PAGE Steelcraft Marine Winch 2 1024 pixels wide   RP PHOTO   600 DPI SCAN ITEM PAGE Mast Installation 1024 pixels wide   RP PHOTO   600 DPI SCAN ITEM PAGE Steering Gear 1024 pixels wide   RP PHOTO   600 DPI SCAN ITEM PAGE Steelcraft Tug Fabrication Showing how the steel skin was fitted to the ribs and keel. 1024 pixels wide   RP PHOTO   600 DPI SCAN ITEM PAGE Signs & Lightposts 1024 pixels wide   RP PHOTO   600 DPI SCAN ITEM PAGE Mining Equipment This mine forklift mover was designed by Robert Plakholm in the late 70's for Russel Brothers, after the boat building era had come to a close. 1024 pixels wide   RP PHOTO   600 DPI SCAN ITEM PAGE   Andy Killing (seated), Dave Sargeant (Mgr. Engineering left) and Robert Plakholm (right).

Bob had this table and telegraph in his house near Chatsworth. Photos taken Dec. 21, 2009.

Photos taken Jan. 26, 2010.

Steve Briggs notes (Dec. 11, 2018): The telegraph and coffee table were auctioned off when the Plakholms moved from Chatsworth to Tara several years ago.

PLAKHOLM, Robert - Passed away peacefully at Grey Bruce Regional Health Centre on Sept. 19, 2013 in his 69th year. Survived by his wife Cheryl (Rowe) of Tara, son Chris (Roberta Jackson) of Orangeville and daughter Paula Rehmann (Larry Johnston) of Owen Sound. Adoring Papa to Andrew and Crysania Rehmann of Owen Sound. Also survived by sister Helga Lynette of Walkerton. Predeceased by parents Joseph and Theresa, brother Ernie and sister Helen. A celebration of Robert's life will be held at the Tara Legion on Saturday, Sept. 28th at 2 p.m. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Southampton Care Centre Residents Council Fund would be appreciated.

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