Scott Misener (3) 1954 - 1990

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Built by Port Weller Dry Docks Ltd. of Port Weller, Ont. as hull #14. Launched and christened as SCOTT MISENER (3) on May 26, 1954 for Colonial Steamships Ltd. of Port Colborne, Ont. Commissioned on July 5, 1954 and sailed from Port Arthur, Ont. on July 8, 1954 with her first cargo of grain. Dimensions: 685' 00" loa x 72' 00" beam x 37' 00" depth; 21,500 GRT 10,328 NRT. Cargo capacity 22,000 tons. Power: 1942 built steam turbine engine salvaged from a sunken salt water tanker.

The SCOTT MISENER (3) was the first lake ship to load a record 800,000 bushels when she loaded a cargo of barley at Fort William, Ont. on October 16, 1954 bound for Port Colborne, Ont. Another record was set when the SCOTT MISENER on August 24, 1956 delivered 22,500 tons of ore to Buffalo, NY.

Colonial Steamships Ltd. changed company name to Scott Misener Steamships Ltd. in 1959. On October 15, 1973 the SCOTT MISENER (3) struck bottom near Whaleback Shoal on the St. Lawrence River damaging sixty bottom plates. The ship proceeded to Port Arthur Shipyard for dry docking and repairs from October 20 - 28th.

Final lay up was on May 10, 1990 at Sorel, Que. never to sail again. On June 7, 1990 the vessel left the Lakes under tow of the Soviet flagged tug LEOPARD bound for Alang, India. Arrived at Alang on October 31, 1990 and scrapping commenced.

May 26, 1954, Scott Misener is floated off the shelf at Port Weller Dry Docks.
(Photo by Gordon Macaulay from the Ron Beaupre collection)

The christening of the Scott Misener May 26, 1954 at Port Weller Dry Docks.
(From the D. Mackie collection)

Upbound in Lake Nicolet on her maiden voyage early in July 1954.
(Photo by Gordon Macaulay from the Ron Beaupre collection)

Upbound at Mission on her maiden voyage in July 1954.
(Photo by Gordon Macaulay from the Ron Beaupre collection)

Downbound in the MacArthur Lock at Sault Ste. Marie.
(From the Ron Beaupre collection)

Maiden voyage in the Soo Locks.
(Photo by Ruth Stevens from the Bob Campbell collection)

Stern view; maiden voyage departing the Soo Locks.
(Photo by Ruth Stevens from the Bob Campbell collection)

In the Seaway.
(From the Tom Manse collection)

Left to right: Bernard J. Brownell (C.P.R. telegraher), Capt. Allen R. Rafuse, George Patterson, Albert Clavert (town council).
Port McNicoll, July 20, 1951
(Barbara Benson collection)

Upbound towards Lock 2 Welland Canal. Note how they sailed right up the middle. 1957.
(Photo by John McCreery)

Springtime at the Prescott Elevator with the Golden Hind. 1958.
(Photo by John McCreery)

Bow view. Spring 1958.
(Photo by John McCreery)

The Scott Misener at Prescott in the Spring of 1958 one year before the opening of the Seaway.
(Photo by John McCreery)

At the Soo Locks early 1960's.
(Photo by Tom Manse)

Downbound at Port Weller in the Welland Canal 1962.
(Photo by John McCreery)

Upbound St. Marys River 1963.
(Photo by Tom Manse)

Downbound St. Marys River 1963.
(Photo by Tom Manse)

Entering the Soo locks Photo taken from the International Bridge.
(Photo by Tom Manse)

Downbound at Mission Point.
(Photo by Tom Manse)

In the Welland Canal mid 1960's.
(From the Paul Beesley collection)

St Marys River.
(Photo by Tom Manse)

In the Detroit River with mail boat J.W. Westcott alongside. Photo taken from Ambassador Bridge.
(Photo by Emory Massman from the Marc Vander Meulen collection)

Wellland Canal.
(Photo by Emory Massman from the Marc Vander Meulen collection)

Upbound at Mission Point December 1968.
(Photo by Roger LeLievre)

Postcard view downbound at the MacArthur Lock, Sault Ste. Marie.
(From the Post Card Collection of Don Geske)

Another postcard view downbound at the MacArthur Lock, Sault Ste. Marie.
(From the Post Card Collection of Don Geske)

Postcard view in the Welland Canal.
(From the Post Card Collection of Don Geske)

Upbound in the St. Marys River August 1972.
(Photo by Roger LeLievre)

Downbound near Sarnia, Ont. Sept 1973.
(Photo by Terry McCullough)

Downbound at 6 mile point in the St Marys River. August 1974.
(Photo by Father Peter Vander Linden from the Marc Vander Meulen collection)

Location unknown, November 1975.
(Photo by Dave Witmer from the Marc Vander Meulen collection)

St. Clair River 1979.
(From the Marc Vander Meulen collection)

Upbound in Soo Harbor with the Le Brave at the Government Dock.
(From the Scott Misener collection)

Location unknown, July 18, 1979.
(From the Marc Vander Meulen collection)

Inbound at Port Colborne, Ont.
(Photo by Terry McCullough)

Upbound near Sarnia, Ont.
(Photo by Terry McCullough)

Welland Canal September 1980.
(Photo by Post From the Marc Vander Meulen collection)

In the Welland Canal. August 30, 1981.
(Photo by Kenneth H. Bonnell from the John Belliveau collection)

At Tiffin Elevator August 24, 1982.
(Photo by Viktor Kaczkowski)

In the Welland Canal between Locks 3 and 4 October 22, 1982.
(Photo by Tom Salvner)

Upbound in St. Clair River, August 1983.
(Photo by Daniel Krummes courtesy of Douglas Brookes)

Misener house flag, upbound in the St. Clair River at Port Huron, August 1983.
(Photo by Daniel Krummes courtesy of Douglas Brookes)

Lay up at Hamilton, Ontario. March 30, 1985.
(Photo by John McCreery)

Downbound at Port Huron 1986.
(Photo by Rod Burdick)

Upbound in the Welland Canal.
(From the Terry McCullough collection)

At Port Colborne fuel dock November 2, 1986, returning to service after a 3 year lay-up.
(Photo by John McCreery)

Upbound at Port Colborne, Ont. November 2, 1986.
(Photo by John McCreery)

Stern view Port Colborne November 2,1986.
(Photo by John McCreery)

Downbound at Point Edward. Photo taken from the Bluewater Bridge. November 6, 1986.
(Photo by Marc Dease)

In the Welland Canal. November 1986.
(Photo by John McCreery)

In the Welland Canal late Fall 1986.
(Photo by John McCreery)

In the Lock on the Welland Canal.
(Photo by John McCreery)

Entering Lock 3 in the Welland Canal, April 4, 1987.
(Photo by Marc Dease)

Upbound below Lock 3 in the Welland Canal Spring 1987.
(Photo by John McCreery)

Upbound at the Soo Locks 1980's.
(Photo by Tom Manse)

Upbound at Bridge 5 in the Welland Canal, May 1, 1987.
(Photo by Marc Dease)

Downbound above Lock 7 in the Welland Canal sporting a new paint job, June 18, 1987.
(Photo by Marc Dease)

Entering Lock 7, Welland Canal. June 18, 1987.
(Photo by Marc Dease)

Downbound in Lock 2, Welland Canal. May 28, 1988.
(Photo by John McCreery)

Downbound in the Welland Canal. May 28, 1988.
(Photo by John McCreery)

Downbound at Point Edward, first trip of her final season, April 6, 1990.
(Photo by Marc Dease)

Entering Lock 2, April 13, 1990.
(Photo by Skip Gillham)

View of the stack, April 13, 1990.
(Photo by Skip Gillham)

View of the aft deck, April 13, 1990.
(Photo by Skip Gillham)

Downbound at Point Edward, second to last trip of her career, April 21, 1990.
Her third trip and final trip of her career past Point Edward/Port  (Photo by Marc Dease)

Looking aft down the deck, May 6, 1990.
(Photo by Skip Gillham)

Inside the pilothouse, May 6, 1990.
(Photo by Skip Gillham)

Ship's wheel, May 6, 1990.
(Photo by Skip Gillham)

Chart table and drawers, May 6, 1990.
(Photo by Skip Gillham)

The Mate's room, May 6, 1990.
(Photo by Skip Gillham)

One of the wood covered halls, May 6, 1990.
(Photo by Skip Gillham)

Lounge, May 6, 1990.
(Photo by Skip Gillham)

Looking down the deck forward, May 6, 1990.
(Photo by Skip Gillham)

Her name on the aft cabins, May 6, 1990.
(Photo by Skip Gillham)

Chief Engineer's office, May 6, 1990.
(Photo by Skip Gillham)

Chief Engineer's room, May 6, 1990.
(Photo by Skip Gillham)

Crew's dining room, May 6, 1990.
(Photo by Skip Gillham)

Dinner menu, May 6, 1990.
(Photo by Skip Gillham)

Officer's dining room, May 6, 1990.
(Photo by Skip Gillham)

Another view of the dining room, May 6, 1990.
(Photo by Skip Gillham)

Pie warmer in the galley, May 6, 1990.
(Photo by Skip Gillham)

One of the old phones, May 6, 1990.
(Photo by Skip Gillham)

Engine room, May 6, 1990.
(Photo by Skip Gillham)

Another view, May 6, 1990.
(Photo by Skip Gillham)

1983 trip summaries.
(Compiled by Skip Gillham)

Soo Control relaying wind conditions in Whitefish Bay,
Spring 1973
(Provided by Roger LeLievre)

The first Scott Misener. New
(Photo by Deno, courtesy George Ayoub & Skip Gillham)

First trip into Sarnia for the Scott Misener (2), 1952. New
(Photo by William Abraham, courtesy Skip Gillham)

Scott Misener (2) in Port Arthur loading with the John Ericsson at the adjacent docck. New
(Alfred Sagon-King Collection, courtesy Skip Gillham)

Scott Misener (4) at Thunder Bay, Ont. Ralph Misener in the background. Date unknown.
(From the Terry McCullough collection)

Scott Misener (4) passing under Bridge 21 in Port Colborne, October 26, 1991. New
(Photo by Skip Gillham)

Scott Misener (4) clearing Bridge 20 in Port Colborne, October 26, 1991. New
(Photo by Skip Gillham)