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Great Lakes Dredging, Fort William ON

Most recent update: August 2, 2010.


Great Lakes Dredging Company was owned by James Whalen, who was also involved in Western Dry Dock & Shipbuilding Company, which later became Port Arthur Shipbuilding.  Great Lakes Dredging later became Dominion Towing & Salvage.  The yard was on Water Street, but it is not clear exactly where.   If anyone can add to the table below, please send your info to timcolton@aol.com

Hull # Original Name Original Owner Vessel Type GT Built Disposition
25 War Sioux The Shipping Controller Cargo Ship 2,312 May-18 Later Antioco Accame 1919, scrapped 1923
26 War Nipigon The Shipping Controller Cargo Ship 2,290 Sep-18 Later Quentin-Bauchart 1920, scrapped 1923