Annals of Cleveland

Peck and Masters (shipbuilders)

Abstracts: 6

1836

Cleveland Morning Leader, 1 April 1864 (7 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.6 ~ View at ChronAm

1836 - L Apr. 1:4/6 - Messrs. Quayle and Martin launched a bark at their
yards yesterday afternoon for Cunningham, Shaw, and Company of Liverpool.
The ship was designed to form one of the lines operated by this firm be-
tween Liverpool and the Great Lakes. She is called the THERMUTIS, ard
though not of the largest size, is one of the staunchest vessels ever
turned out by our builders. She will be wire-rigged. As soon as com-
pleted she will clear for Liverpool, where she will receive her register
and commission, preparatory to taking her place in the line.
We believe this vessel is the first launched from a western shipyard
for a foreign account, and we feel proud to be able to claim this distinc-
tion for our enterprising shipbuilders. -
The THERMUTIS is 142 feet long over-all, with a keel length of 137 feet.
Her beam is 26 feet, her hold, 12-1/2 feet, and burthen, 420 tons.
The business of our shipbuilders this season has been large, and the
vessels contracted for of the best class, continued proof of the high
estimate in which our builders are held.
Peck, and Masters are now building three propellers for Dean Richmond
to run in connection with the New York Central railroad. They will be
ready for the spring trade. . . . . -
' ' ' The DEAN RICHMOND, one of the finest ships of her kind on the Great
Lakes, was recently launched for N. C. and II. J. and II. J. Winslow by
Quayle and Martin and is now receiving her boilers at the Cuyahoga works.
She will see service in the Buffalo-Chicago line. This firm is also en-
gaged in building a propeller for Capt. Edward Turner.
Loffrimier has nearly completed a fine propeller for Robert Hanra and
Company, to run in the Lake Superior line.
Presley and Stevens bave rebuilt the Northern Transportation co's pro-
peller YOUNG AMERICA, adding several feet to her length, and making other
important improvements. - -
Several tugs are being constructed for various parties, and T. W.
Kennard of the Atlantic and Great Western railroad is having a magnifi-
cent steel yacht built by Peck and Masters. (7)

Shipbuilding

Index terms:

Atlantic and Great Western railroad; Buffalo, N. Y.; Chicago, Ill.; Cunningham, Shaw and co., (Liverpool, Eng.); Cuyahoga works (marine engine firm); DEAN RICHMOND (ship); Kennard, T. W.; Liverpool, Eng.; New York Central railroad; Northern Transportation co.; Peck and Masters (shipbuilders); Presley and Stevens (shipbuilders); Quayle and Martin (contractors); Richmond, Dean; THERMUTIS (ship); Turner, Captain Edward (sailor); YOUNG AMERICA (ship)

1839

Cleveland Morning Leader, 21 April 1864 (3 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.7 ~ View at ChronAm

1839 - L Apr. 21:4/7 - The propeller ARCTIC, built by Peck and Masters
for Dean Richmond, to run in the New York Central line, was launched yes-
terday. The length of her keel is 180 feet; breadth of beam, 28 feet;
depth of hold, 12 feet; and burthen 616 tons. She is commanded by Cap-
tain Collins. -
With the ATLANTIC and the PACIFIC, the new boat will be used in the
Buffalo and Cleveland daily service. (3)

Shipbuilding

Index terms:

ARCTIC (ship); ATLANTIC (ship); Buffalo, N. Y.; Collins, Captain (captain of the ARTIC); New York Central railroad; PACIFIC (ship); Peck and Masters (shipbuilders); Richmond, Dean

1840

Cleveland Morning Leader, 24 May 1864 (10 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.5 ~ View at ChronAm

1840 - L. May 24:4/5 - The chief interest in navigation has been trans-
ferred from the shipyards to the harbor, most of the new vessels having
been launched.
A splendid yacht for T. W. Kennard, Esq., is being built by Peck and
Masters, and a propeller called IRONSIDES is being built by Quayle and
Martin. The Kennard yacht is 44 feet long. Her beam is 25 feet, the
depth of the hold, 14 feet and the tonnage, 500 tons. She is really a
small ocean steamer built for swiftness of sailing and comfort of pas-
sengers. Mr. Kennard has given orders that the boat shall be built of
western material and by western labor. Her furniture will be costly and
luxurious. At the end of the season the boat will be taken to New York
in readiness for a trip to England at the beginning of the next season.
The dimensions of the propeller IRONSIDES are as follows: Length, 233
feet; beam, 31 feet, and depth of hold, 13-1/2 feet. She is being built for
Lake Superior passenger trade. Her engines, two low pressure cylinders,
34 by 46 inches, are from the Cuyahoga works. She will have three foot
guards, and her cabins will be 210 feet long and 14 feet wide. Her speed
is expected to be 16 miles an hour. (10)

Shipbuilding

Index terms:

Cuyahoga works (marine engine firm); England; IRONSIDES (ship); Kennard, T. W.; New York; Peck and Masters (shipbuilders); Quayle and Martin (contractors)

1864

Cleveland Morning Leader, 3 June 1864 (9 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.2 ~ View at ChronAm

1864 - L June 3:4/2 - The propeller ARCTIC was built by Peck and Masters
for the New York Central railroad's line of passenger boats between
Cleveland and Buffalo. Her description follows: Length, 100 feet;
breadth of beam, 28 feet; depth of hold, 12 feet; and burthen, 815 tons.
(9)

Shipping and Ships

Index terms:

Academy of Music; ARCTIC (ship); Atlantic and Great Western railroad; Boston, Mass.; Buffalo, N. Y.; Chicago TIMES; Georgia; New York Central railroad; Peck and Masters (shipbuilders)