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P6825

ID Number: P6825
Item Name: Image
Title: Ferry Boat Promise / Traversier Promise
Title (Fre): Traversier Promise
Description: Black and white photograph of the ferry boat Promise on the Detroit River; the ferry has three decks; the bottom deck is completely covered; there is a screen or netting around the front part of the main deck, and a cabin at the back; passengers are visible on this deck; the second deck is mostly covered, but is open at the front end; one passenger is visible on this deck; the top deck has the lifeboats, smokestack and engine room; "Promise" is printed on a sign on the front of the engine room.
History: On 21 November 1891, a contract was awarded for a $50,000 steamer to be launched in 1892. Named the PROMISE, this second new boat fulfilled the Detroit, Belle Isle & Windsor Ferry Company's pledge to the public to add a modern vessel to the fleet. Like all new ferries, the "Promise" was primarily used for excursions during her first few years. When the new docks at the foot of Ouellette were opened in January 1926, "Promise", along with "Pleasure", began 10 minute service, for passengers only (not automobiles) between Windsor and Detroit. "Promise" was put into reserve for emegencies and overloads in 1930 when the opening of the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel forced the reduction of the ferry company's active fleet.
Place made: Canada - Ontario - Windsor
Collection Name: Museum Windsor

Topic

Detroit River / Rivière Détroit

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