The MV Prescotont was commissioned for the Canadian Pacific Railway and began her career on September 10, 1930, along with her sister vessel, the railroad barge Ogdensburg. She was the first diesel electric vessel built in Canada, and took 90 days to build.
Between 1930 and 1970 she ferried barges loaded with railroad cars between Prescott, Ontario and Ogdensburg, New York. In 1970 she was moved to work for the Windsor / Detroit Barge Lines until 1989 when a fire retired her from service.
Prescotont was headed to the scrap yard when she was purchased by the present owner in 1994.
All of her internal systems have been refitted, including engine, hydraulics, electrical, plumbing and communications systems. The salons and staterooms are now being completed.
She was berthed in both Hamilton and Toronto before arriving at her current home port of Midland in 2007
The MV Prescotont is a beautifully refurbished, 1930 steel tug built by Davie Shipyards. 110’ long, 27 feet wide.
It has been completely refitted and can be used for a year-round cottage, a B&B, a remote corporate office or special event venue.
The main deck has a master salon, connected dining salon, full width galley and a forward day room with large bar and wine fridge.
Lower area has one master state room, 2 double staterooms, a bunkie with two single births, a contained crew quarters, full laundry room and work area. Boat deck has a large day salon, super sized BBQ,16’ tender and 10’ zodiac.
Presently berthed in Midland Ontario.
Between 1930 and 1970 she ferried barges loaded with railroad cars between Prescott, Ontario and Ogdensburg, New York. In 1970 she was moved to work for the Windsor / Detroit Barge Lines until 1989 when a fire retired her from service.
Prescotont was headed to the scrap yard when she was purchased by the present owner in 1994.
All of her internal systems have been refitted, including engine, hydraulics, electrical, plumbing and communications systems. The salons and staterooms are now being completed.
She was berthed in both Hamilton and Toronto before arriving at her current home port of Midland in 2007
The MV Prescotont is a beautifully refurbished, 1930 steel tug built by Davie Shipyards. 110’ long, 27 feet wide.
It has been completely refitted and can be used for a year-round cottage, a B&B, a remote corporate office or special event venue.
The main deck has a master salon, connected dining salon, full width galley and a forward day room with large bar and wine fridge.
Lower area has one master state room, 2 double staterooms, a bunkie with two single births, a contained crew quarters, full laundry room and work area. Boat deck has a large day salon, super sized BBQ,16’ tender and 10’ zodiac.
Presently berthed in Midland Ontario.
BASIC SPECIFICATIONS
Year Built: 1930 Length: 110 feet
Gross Wt: 300 tons Beam: 27 feet
Hull Speed: 13 knots Draft: 10.5 feet
Engine: 8 cyl. Cleveland 278A Diesel