RMS
Segwun is a small steamship, built in
1924, to cruise the Muskoka Lakes, in
the county of Muskoka, Ontario Canada.
RMS Segwun statistics: length 125 feet,
beam 21 feet, propulsion two reciprocating
steam engines, circa 1907, 1914. Muskoka
is a resort area, with many lakes and
rivers. Early in the 20th century Muskoka
was poorly served by roads. Vacationers
were transported to lodges, or private
cottages, via a fleet of steamships, including
the Segwun. Ports of call included Gravenhurst,
Bracebridge, Port Sydney, Port Carling,
Bala. Most of these vessels were broken
up or lost to fire, when roads were built.
The Segwun, and the fleets former flagship,
the RMS Sagamo, the last two remaining
vessels in service, were retired in 1958,
and spent decades moored at a dock in
Gravenhurst. The Sagamo was destroyed
in a fire in 1969. The Segwun, moored
next to the Sagamo, survived the fire.
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