Russel Brothers Limited OWEN SOUND, ONTARIO Steelcraft Boat Builders
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| A. McLeod / Alma / Alma Marie
A. McLeod – Canadian List of Shipping 1945: A. Mcleod [C.173272] registered at Port Arthur. Built at Owen Sound in 1939. Canadian List of Shipping 1956: A. McLeod [C.173272] registered at Port Arthur. Built at Owen Sound in 1939. 41’ 6 x 11’ x 4’ 3; 10 g.t.; 8 n.t.; 60 hp. Owned by Mrs. Adam McLeod (n.b. this was a typo by the government, it should have been Mrs. Alma McLeod), 108 South Algoma St., Port Arthur. Steel Cruiser Alma Marie [Canadian] formerly a fish tug built in 1957 by Russel Bros. and registered at Port Arthur (although not found in any register Gerry Ouderkirk searched). House was rebuilt and vessel converted in 1984. 40’ x 12’. Powered by a Cummins diesel. Based on Lake Nipigon. Advertised for sale in 2002, asking price $75,000 cdn. In use in MacDiarmid, ON (photo Orient Bay, ON, May 5th 2002).
Canadian List of Shipping 1945: A. Mcleod [C.173272] registered at Port Arthur. Built at Owen Sound in 1939. Canadian List of Shipping 1956: A. McLeod [C.173272] registered at Port Arthur. Built at Owen Sound in 1939. 41’ 6 x 11’ x 4’ 3; 10 g.t.; 8 n.t.; 60 hp. Owned by Mrs. Adam McLeod, 108 South Algoma St., Port Arthur. n.b. - The registered owner was misspelled on the registry entry. It should have been ALMA MCLEOD, and the boat named ALMA.
Jenet Vlotaros (daughter of Angus "Buddy" McLeod and his partner Edna) comments (Dec. 2018): "The photo is the "Nipigon Clipper" (ex Bustard Clipper, foreground) tied up beside the "Alma" also a Russel Brothers tug...originally owned by Mrs. Alma McLeod and handed down to her son Kenny McLeod after her passing. The proper name of the original owner was Mrs. Alma McLeod...they likely misspelled her name on the registry." Jenet confirms (Jan. 28, 2019): The Alma Marie is the rebuilt Alma. It now belongs to Dennis Lesperance on Lake Nipigon. Jerry Adams also owns another Russel boat that previously was owned by the MNR. |
Jenet Vlotaros (daughter of Angus "Buddy" McLeod and his partner Edna, first owners of Bluefin) comments (Dec. 2018): "The photo is the "Nipigon Clipper" (ex Bustard Clipper, foreground) tied up beside the "Alma" also a Russel Brothers tug...originally owned by Mrs. Alma McLeod and handed down to her son Kenny McLeod after her passing. The proper name of the original owner was Mrs. Alma McLeod...they likely misspelled her name on the registry. There never was an Adam McLeod. This is the Clipper when Dad had her...photo approx 1969 or 70. Tied up on the far side is the Alma....originally owned by Mrs. Alma McLeod....fished by her Husband Allan McLeod and Kenny McLeod after his parents passed. Jerry Adams owned her after Kenny's passing. Jerry was married to Alma M. McLeod (Alma Debrah Marie McLeod, Kenny's daughter). I think she was sold to someone on Lake Nipigon. Possibly Dennis Lesperance."
For sale 2005. Robert B. Farrow Collection.
From Scrutonmarine.com Oct. 2, 2007
source: http://www.scrutonmarine.com/FV2065.htm
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40’ x 12’ x 4’ Steel Commercial Fishing Vessel
Built in 1957 by Russel Hipwell, Owen Sound, Ontario
Shell plating thickness: 3/16”
Cummins 6-BT Turbo Diesel Engine – 200 hp, 100 hours
C/w Capitol transmission 2.5:1 ratio
Propeller: 27” x 17”, RH steel prop
Cruising speed: 10 knots
Headroom: Wheelhouse 6’6”, Cabin 6’6”
VHF radio, radar, compass
Manual Steering
Bilge pumps
Accommodations: Bunks have been built in the bow area
Located in Northern Ontario
Price $78,750 CDN
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Ted Smith comments (Sept. 2018): "Owner Jerry Adams, Orient Bay, south end of Lake Nipigon."
For more Russel exhibits visit Owen Sound Marine & Rail Museum 1165 1st Ave West, Owen Sound, ON N4K 4K8
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