Russel Brothers Limited   OWEN SOUND, ONTARIO   Steelcraft Boat Builders
The Ted Eldred Collection
Ted is an ex-Russel employee and still lives in Owen Sound. As the veteran of a couple
of field assemblies for Russel vessels, he shares here photos from these trips. Ted remembers wood used for bracing and skid paths being stolen by the locals.
Russel Field Camp
Moosonee, spring 1962 & 1963.

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Rupert River
Steel tug Rupert River arrival and launch in Moosonee, spring 1962. 56'; 54 g.t.
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HBC 300
Steel scow HBC 300 arrives in Moosonee. Built Owen Sound 1963. 100'; 244 g.t.
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CT 48   1943

60' Steel Tanac class tug C. T. 48 [British Navy] undergoing sea
trials in Owen Sound Bay, 1943.
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Glen Class Navy Tug   ????

An as yet un-named and factory-fresh 80' Glen class tug newly completed and undergoing sea trials in Owen Sound Bay, c. 1943-1945.
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Glen Class Navy Tug   ????

Likely different view of the boat above.
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Lynn B.   ????

Now Wendy B. (Steam powered)
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Ville Class   c. 1943

c. 1943 - Ville class tugs in the making.
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For more Russel exhibits visit Owen Sound Marine & Rail Museum 1165 1st Ave West, Owen Sound, ON N4K 4K8
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