Russel Brothers Limited OWEN SOUND, ONTARIO Steelcraft Boat Builders
| R. J. Beaumont
Canadian List of Shipping 1970: Steel tug R. J. Beaumont [C.310644] registered at Montreal. Built at Owen Sound in 1958. 34'; 10 g.t. Canadian List of Ships 1997: Owned by Compagnie De Flottage Du St. Maurice Ltee. Trois Rivieres, Québec. Transport Canada List 2002: Built by Russel-Hipwell Engine Co., Owen Sound Ont. Transport Canada List 2003: Owned by Enterprises De Construction Gaston Morin, Dolbeau-Mistassini, Québec. |
RJ Beaumont patroling on the St-Maurice River in 1979.
RJ Beaumont backing up at the peer in Beaumont in 1980.
Taken in 1980, the RJ Beaumont, going up the Beaumont reservoir on an "inspection mission" engine rev: 1400 RPM, almost at full speed! The photo taken from the JV Perrin, the wheel tied with a rope for auto pilot.... One operator per boat forced us to use two boats all the time for safety reasons.
For more Russel exhibits visit Owen Sound Marine & Rail Museum 1165 1st Ave West, Owen Sound, ON N4K 4K8
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