Russel Brothers Limited OWEN SOUND, ONTARIO Steelcraft Boat Builders
| Ogima II
Canadian List of Shipping 1970: Steel workboat Ogima II [C.188747] registered at Toronto. Built at Owen Sound in 1954. 39'; 15 g.t. Canadian List of Shipping 1997: Owned by Gregg Richard & Linda Blanchette, Thunder Bay, ON. Transport Canada List 2002: Steel workboat/tug Ogima II. Registered at Thunder Bay, Ont 1974/07/05. Dimensions: 11.7 x 3.2 x 1.7m; 14.87 g.t.; 13.07 n.t. Built by Russel-Hipwell Engine Co., Owen Sound, ON. Owned by Gregg Richard & Linda Blanchette, Thunder Bay, Ont. GAO Notes: See clipping file for pic. |
Ginny Flett notes (April 6, 2018) "The original Ogima was wood. She was scuttled at Orient Bay July 1956. I had my first ride on the Ogima ll on July 21, 1956 coincidently it was my baby brother's first boat ride he was only one week old. We went from Orient Bay to join my father at Virgin Falls." This is the original (wooden, non Russel made) Ogima. (From the Nipigon Museum, image courtesy John Pomeroy) |
RBF notes: Ogima II - Charter Boat (Thunder Bay, ON July 12, 2003)
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Paul Capel notes: "Hull 1053. Originally powered by Chrysler Crown gas - now Volvo Diesel 120 hp. Steel hull, wooden superstructure. Owen Sound, July 2004.
Paul Capel notes: "Hull 1053. Originally powered by Chrysler Crown gas - now Volvo Diesel 120 hp. Steel hull, wooden superstructure. Owen Sound, July 2004.
OGIMA II in Ganley Harbour, July 2021. She came from Lake Nipigon. Home port is Thunder Bay (Rossport). Photo courtesy Ted Smith. Ginny Flett comments: The Ogima 2 was launched at Orient Bay Abitibi Marine Base exactly 65 years ago. The operator's name was Art Roussel, my youngest brother, myself and mother went to Virgin Falls on July 21 when my brother was only 1 week old to joint my father and brothers at the camp there.
Ogima II, July 2021 in Parry Sound. Photo by Gerry Shipman.
For more Russel exhibits visit Owen Sound Marine & Rail Museum 1165 1st Ave West, Owen Sound, ON N4K 4K8
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