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T.J. Clark (fireboat)

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Launched
  
1911

Builder
  
Polson Iron Works Limited

T.J. Clark (fireboat)

The T.J. Clark was a fireboat, ferry and cargo vessel, that was operated in the city of Toronto Ontario from 1911 to 1959. She was powered by a pair of steam engines manufactured by Polson Iron Works.

She was not a full-time fireboat. And in 1923, when the City of Toronto acquired an official fireboat, the Charles A. Reed she was shifted to other duties. From 1923 to 1930 she carried freight for residents of the Toronto Islands. In 1930 she was converted to passenger service. She spent her last two years of operation, 1958 and 1959, carrying freight.

She was retired in 1960, and offered for sale. Finally, she was sold for $1 to the Toronto Drydock Company, which completely scrapped the vessel by early 1961.

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