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Manitou Island II
Canadian List of Shipping 1970: Steel cargo vessel Manitou Island II [C 197593] registered at Owen Sound. Built at Owen Soun in 1956. 49’; 45 g.t. Transport Canada List 2002: Built by Russel-Hipwell Engine Co., Owen Sound, Ont. Transport Canada List 2003: Owned by Ontario Northland Transportation Comm, North Bay, ON. |
Manitou Island II In the 1960s it operated as a barge, but it was also used for moonlight excursions every Friday night during the summer. Photo by Chris Fry.
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Manitou Island II. Photos courtesy Susan Schrempf, Ontario Northland.
Moosonee, Ont., May 2007. Photo courtesy Norm Meneray. |
Moosonee, Ont., May 2007. Photo courtesy Norm Meneray. |
Photo by Paul Lantz. Nov. 11, 2005, Moosonee. source: http://www.lantz.ca/imagesMoosonee/2005_11/800mr_barge2005Nov11_MG_6862.jpg |
Manitou Island II is still in operation today in Moosonee. It must have been purchased by Ontario Northland, indicated by its colour change.
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Photos by Paul Lantz. Sept. 27, 2006. Barge Manitou Island II at Charles Island. source: http://www.paullantz.com/Boats/Moosonee-River-Traffic/i-M8z8qWX
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Photos by Paul Lantz. Nov. 9, 2007. Barge Manitou Island II returns to dock in Moosonee from Moose Factory, a Moosonee Transport barge used for coastal service in foreground. Barge Manitou Island II passes in front of Butler Island in the Moose River on its journey from Moose Factory Island to Moosonee. source: http://www.paullantz.com/Boats/Moosonee-River-Traffic/i-P6TNZpn
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Photos by Paul Lantz. May 30, 2008. Barge Manitou Island II in front of Charles Island and on the Moose River. source: http://www.paullantz.com/Boats/Moosonee-River-Traffic/i-3HnXFVG
Photos by Paul Lantz. First photo: Aug. 14, 2008. Barge Manitou II in front of Butler Island as it travels from Moose Factory Island to Moosonee. 2nd and 3rd photos: June 12, 2008, Barge Manitou II carrying Brick (furniture store) delivery truck back to Moosonee from Moose Factory. source: http://www.paullantz.com/Boats/Moosonee-River-Traffic/i-r9Vw3v5
Photo by Paul Lantz. 2009 May 19th: Barge Manitou II docked at Moosonee. This barge travels back and forth between Moosonee and Moose Factory. source: http://www.paullantz.com/Boats/Moosonee-River-Traffic/i-ZR9JcvG
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Photo by Paul Lantz. Barge Manitou Island II heading to Moose Factory from Moosonee 2011 May 15th. Seen here in front of Butler Island, this barge is scheduled to be replaced by the new barge Niska I. source: http://www.paullantz.com/Boats/Moosonee-River-Traffic/i-FrMnnw2
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Photos by Paul Lantz. June 2-3, 2011. Ontario Northland Transportation Commission barges Manitou Island II and Niska I next to a Moosonee Transportation Limited barge tied up on the Moose River at Moosonee, Ontario. Manitou II is the current barge for service between Moosonee and Moose Factory Island. It is to be replaced by the new barge Niska I. The Commission also operates the Ontario Northland Railway to Moosonee. source: http://www.paullantz.com/Boats/Moosonee-River-Traffic/i-MJ9ptfw
Photos by Paul Lantz. Ontario Northland barge Manitou II returning to Moosonee from Moose Factory 2011 June 8th. Butler Island in background. source: http://www.paullantz.com/Boats/Moosonee-River-Traffic/i-NRhvT6j
Photos by Paul Lantz. June 14, 2011. Ontario Northland barges Manitou II and its replacement Niska I at Moosonee with a Moosonee Transport Limited coastal barge in the background. source: http://www.paullantz.com/Boats/Moosonee-River-Traffic/i-8z6nggf
Photos by Paul Lantz. Sept. 2, 2011. Ontario Northland barge Manitou Island II on the Moose River returning to Moosonee from Moose Factory Island. Ontario Northland barge Manitou Island II on the Moose River 2011 August 18th. source: http://www.paullantz.com/Boats/Moosonee-River-Traffic/i-N5mfZrs
Photos by Paul Lantz. Sept. 10, 2011. Ontario Northland dock in Moosonee with barges Manitou Island II and its replacement Niska I along with two hospital boats. source: http://www.paullantz.com/Boats/Moosonee-River-Traffic/i-mJQGHgx
Photos by Paul Lantz. Nov., 2011. Ontario Northland barge Manitou Island II on the Moose River at Moosonee. source: http://www.paullantz.com/Boats/Moosonee-River-Traffic/i-WcK37P6
Photos by Paul Lantz. End of the season for Ontario Northland barge Manitou Island II 2011 November 17 as it is taken out of the water at Moosonee. source: http://www.paullantz.com/Boats/Moosonee-River-Traffic/i-DVqm757
Nov. 10, 2012. Photos by Paul Lantz. Retired barge Manitou Island II at Moosonee. source: http://www.paullantz.com/Boats/Moosonee-River-Traffic/i-xQF6GRX
Sept. 13, 2013. Photo by Paul Lantz. Red Cross representatives in front of old Ontario Northland barge Manitou Island II in Moosonee. source: http://www.paullantz.com/Boats/Moosonee-River-Traffic/i-F2dMh5z
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Oct. 4, 2014. Photo by Paul Lantz. Old barge Manitou Island II stored in Moosonee. source: http://www.paullantz.com/Boats/Moosonee-River-Traffic/i-F2dMh5z
MANITOU ISLAND II (O.N. 197593)
Ship
Official Number | 197593 | Year Built | 1956 |
Ship Name | MANITOU ISLAND II | Year Rebuilt | - |
Former Name | - | Port of Registry | OWEN SOUND |
IMO Number | - | Registry Date | 1990 04 12 |
| | Certificate Expires | 2007 12 31 |
General Statistics
Vessel Type | PASSENGER | Gross Tonnage | 95.64 t |
Net Tonnage | 77.70 t | Construction Type | CARVEL/FLUSH |
Ship Length | 20.97 m | Construction Material | STEEL |
Ship Breadth | 7.32 m | Ship Depth | 1.74 m |
| Tonnage determined by tabular method: No |
Engine
Engine Description | DIESEL | Number of Engines | 2 |
Propulsion Type | SELF-PROPELLED | Speed (knots) | 8.0 |
Propulsion Method | TWIN SCREW | Propulsion Power | 380 |
Unit of Power | BRAKE HORSEPOWER | | |
Builder
Builder Name | RUSSEL-HIPWELL ENGINES LTD. |
Address | - |
| OWEN SOUND |
Province | ONTARIO |
Country | CANADA |
Postal Code | - |
Owner(s)
Owner Name | ONTARIO NORTHLAND TRANSPORTATION COMM. |
Address | 555 OAK ST. E |
| NORTH BAY |
Province | ONTARIO |
Country | CANADA |
Postal Code | P1B 8L3 |
Number of Shares | 64 |
Authorized Representative
Authorized Representative | ONTARIO NORTHLAND TRANSPORTATION COMM. |
Address | 555 OAK ST. E |
| NORTH BAY |
Province | ONTARIO |
Country | CANADA |
Postal Code | P1B 8L3 |
Model by Shaun Vary, Dec. 11, 2007.
Model by Shaun Vary, May 11, 2009.
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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