MS Normac

The MS Normac in Toronto Harbour
History
Canada
Name
  • James R. Elliot (1902-1930)
  • Normac (1930-present)
Owner
  • Detroit Fire Department (1902-1930)
  • Owen Sound Transportation (1930-1968)
  • Don Lee (1968-1969)
  • John Letnik (1969-1986)
  • Port Dalhousie Pier Marina (present)
BuilderJenks Shipbuilding Company, Port Huron, Michigan
LaunchedNovember 29, 1902
Out of service1969
Statusrestaurant ship moored at Port Dalhousie Pier Marina
General characteristics
TypeSteamship
Tonnage210 GRT
Length110 ft
Beam25 ft
Depth12 ft
Propulsion1893 Cowles Double high pressure non-condensing steam engine

Normac is a floating restaurant boat that was launched as a fire tug, named the James R. Elliot. She was built at the Jenks Shipbuilding Company in Port Huron, Michigan, in 1902. After serving as a tug, the boat was later used as a ferry boat on Lake Huron until 1968 when it was retired. It was then converted into a floating restaurant in Toronto. After sinking in Toronto, the boat was raised and sold to be used as a floating restaurant in St Catharines, Ontario.

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