The passenger steamer that Peter travelled on was the "ill-fated" Canada Steamship Lines NORONIC which was destroyed by fire in Toronto Harbor on September 17, 1949. He probably sailed from Sarnia, Ontario to Port Arthur, Ontario, or perhaps Duluth. I also noticed the steamer HAMONIC and either KEEWATIN or ASSINIBOIA following NORONIC through the Canadian Locks at Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario.
Wouldn't it be wonderful to have audio with this! Love the use of old brochures and the glimpses of the train and the stormy weather. There seem to be two different trips recorded here, as Peter is older in some places than in others.... If anyone recognizes the ports or locks shown in this footage, please inform.
Very interesting to see the Noronic as my grandfather sailed on her in the summers of 1917 and 1918 as a steward
18TerAmina85 2 years ago
The passenger steamer that Peter travelled on was the "ill-fated" Canada Steamship Lines NORONIC which was destroyed by fire in Toronto Harbor on September 17, 1949. He probably sailed from Sarnia, Ontario to Port Arthur, Ontario, or perhaps Duluth. I also noticed the steamer HAMONIC and either KEEWATIN or ASSINIBOIA following NORONIC through the Canadian Locks at Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario.
chtruscott 2 years ago
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chtruscott 2 years ago
Wouldn't it be wonderful to have audio with this! Love the use of old brochures and the glimpses of the train and the stormy weather. There seem to be two different trips recorded here, as Peter is older in some places than in others.... If anyone recognizes the ports or locks shown in this footage, please inform.
sunonstone 3 years ago