Accommodation
First steamboat on the St. Lawrence. Built by John
Molson at Montreal. Arrived at Quebec from Montreal, Nov. 5, 1809,
making the run in 36 hours. The vessel measured 85 feet over all, had 16
feet beam, and was equipped with an engine of six-horse power. See
also Molson; Steamships. =Bib.=: Semi-Centennial Report of Montreal
Board of Trade, 1893.