Photo Record
Images

Metadata
Item ID# |
A992.022.0234 |
Object Name |
Negative, Glass Plate |
Title |
"King Edward of St. John's N.F." in Kincardine Harbour |
Photographer |
Scougall, John H. |
Date |
[between 1902 and 1910] |
Description |
A ship bearing the name "King Edward of St. John's N.F." on it's hull is docked in Kincardine Harbour. There is a large crowd walking on the pier, and passengers are standing on the ship's three decks. The rear range lighthouse, Coombe Furniture Factory, the Methodist Church and other buildings are in the distance. |
Physical Description |
1 photograph : b&w glass plate negative ; 12.5 x 18 cm |
Collection |
Scougall, John H. fonds |
Provenance |
John H. Scougall's collection of glass plate and film negatives was passed down through his family. |
Restrictions on Use |
Copyright on original image is expired. |
Places |
Kincardine |
Businesses and Organizations |
King Edward / Forest City |
Search Terms & Subjects |
Churches, Methodist Churches, United Furniture factories Harbours Piers & wharves Sailboats Steamboats |
Date Note |
Date Note: This paddlewheeler steamer went through several name changes. While under Canadian ownership, it was known as "King Edward" from 1902 to 1910 and "Forest City" from 1910 to 1922. Then, under United States ownership, its name changed to "Montauk." (Source: a) Bowling Green State University's Great Lakes Vessels Online Index: http://greatlakes.bgsu.edu/vessel/view/005016, accessed December 2, 2017.) |