NORGOMA AS A PASSENGER SHIP

Passengers enjoying the Sundeck
For the next thirteen years, thousands of passengers would sail on the Norgoma, following the coastal route known as the Turkey Trail west to Sault Ste. Marie.
The Norgoma not only served the needs of an isolated region of the Upper Great Lakes, she offered an unparalleled opportunity to view some of the most striking scenery to be found in Canada.
Sundown
SOME INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT THE SHIP
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The ship is 185 feet long, 36 feet wide on the Main deck and draws 12 feet.
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The Norgoma contained sleeping accommodations for 100 people, a dining room that sat 50 people and a galley that could produce 144 meals three times a day.
- Her cabins, lounges, tuck shop, washrooms and showers all reflect the style of a bygone era.
- She was powered by a triple expansion steam engine that also powered her car elevator, heated the cabins and the food.
- The ship’s superstructure, the main deck and Promenade Decks are made of steel but the Boat and Sundecks are made of 2 x 4 rough-cut tongue and groove wood.
- The Norgoma was the last of a long line of passenger and freight vessels that were the lifeline of the North Channel communities located on the Turkey Trail. In 1963 after the Trans Canada Highway was completed, the Norgoma was operated as a car ferry between Tobermory and South Baymouth, until replaced by the Chi-Cheemaun in 1974.
- In 1963 the steam engine was replaced with an 800 horsepower diesel, which gave a service speed of 13.5 knots.
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The Norgoma contained sleeping accommodations for 100 people, a dining room that sat 50 people and a galley that could produce 144 meals three times a day.
Visitors
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Enjoying the sun on the promenade deck!
LINKS
LINKS TO SPARK YOUR INTEREST IN SHIPS, CANADA, ONTARIO AND THE ALGOMA AREA.
EVENTS OCCURRING IN AND AROUND THE NORGOMA
- Canada's Site-
- The City of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario-What to do in Sault Ste. Marie
- Sault Ste. Marie Economic Development Association
- Tourism Sault Ste. Marie-
Norgoma as a Museum Ship at Ontario Museum Ship Association
MS Norgoma is one of the local attractions
- Ontario Parks-Fish Sculpture with Norgoma in the background
- Canadian Bushplane Heritage Center
- Explore the Norgoma as it appears on Google Maps
- Ermatinger, Clergue National Historic Site (Old Stone House)
- Great Places in Canada includes the Norgoma
- CTV News-Views of the Sault by Heather Ingram
- Sault Star-The Norgoma was one of Ontario Ferries
- Local 2 Sault Ste. Marie, news,
- events etc.-Tripadvicer
- Art Gallery of Algoma
OTHER SHIPS
- Algoma University
- Fire aboard the Noronic Video of the fire
- Anniversary video of Noronic fire
- Algoma University Archives-
- The Norgoma and the Hub Trail
- Sault College-Haunted House on the Norgoma
- Environmental Writer photographer James Smedley
- Museum Ship Ontario Museum
- Wikipedia Description of the Norgoma-St Mary's River Marine Historical Society
- Great Lakes Marine Collection
- The Norgoma the Last Passenger Service for passenger steamer for Great Lake service
- Remember this? Steaming Ahead on the Turkey Trail-