Russel Brothers Limited OWEN SOUND, ONTARIO Steelcraft Boat Builders
| R. F. Frances / Cassell
Hull 694. Ex- R. F. Frances. Canadian List of Shipping 1997: Steel tug Cassell [C.177811] ex- The R. F. Frances. Built at Owen Sound in 1946. Owned by Jack Matthews, Port Dover, Ontario. Transport Canada List 2001: Owned by Siddall Marine Services, Goderich, Ontario. Transport Canada List 2003: Owned by Siddall Marine Services, Goderich, Ontario. Sept. 2018: Details for registered vessel CASSELL (O.N. 177811) Certificate Expires 2019-06-30. Owners
SIDDALL MARINE SERVICES LTD.
143 WARREN ST., BOX 31
GODERICH
CANADA
N7A 3Y5
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That is Harry Warkentin in the suit. Harry designed many of the Russel Brothers boats, this one is probably undergoing sea trials in the bay, probably either the Mark Whitman or perhaps the Cassell, late 40's before being loaded onto a rail car. Richard was Harry's son, and was the last CEO of Russel Brothers when it died in 1993.
Pat Newton posted this in the Arnprior Now and Then facebook group, February 9, 2018. "This is a collage of old photos I had taken of the Braeside Mill back in the 80's. Not really Arnprior but on the fringe you could say." White Bear and Cassell. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1893378237648321/permalink/1964460783873399/
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Paul Capel notes: "Capt. Ed Siddal, approx. 40' Russel Alligator Tug. Photo taken in Bayfield - boat was still at his shop in 2007. His estate also owns Sloe Moe. "
Photo courtesy Griffon Cunningham.
Photo courtesy Griffon Cunningham.
Cassell, on the former shop grounds of Capt. Ed Siddal, Bayfield, ON. Sept. 11, 2018. Photos by Mike Cunningham.
Builder's Plate from Hull #694, 1947. Mike Scruton collection. (Mike Purchased Slo Moe / Silt Prince from Ed Siddal's estate, which also had the Cassell).
For more Russel exhibits visit Owen Sound Marine & Rail Museum 1165 1st Ave West, Owen Sound, ON N4K 4K8
(519) 371-3333  http://marinerail.com
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