Russel Brothers Limited   OWEN SOUND, ONTARIO   Steelcraft Boat Builders

Contents - drop down & click! HOMERussel Vessel ListingFamous Russel BoatsRussel Company HistoryR-H News and BrochuresLogging Boat OperationBoat Photo CollectionsBoat Designs & BlueprintsRussel Video InterviewInside Russel BrothersHull Number Index

Ancaster Model After having made models of winch boats as a boy (he calls these "pull toys"), Doug revives his art 30 years later, donating his model to the OSMRM!

May 2006. Basic construction completed!

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June 2006. Doug's daughter Rose applying hull paint.

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Finished! June 2006.

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Little Ancaster has a steel anchor that was made about 25 years ago by my good friend and neighbour Aldei Lafrance. Aldei worked as a mechanic on the boats and replaced many a bottom on several of the boats during the winter months. He made me two anchors while he was working for the CIP at Baskatong. I also put a strong tow cord and a steel hook made from a nail like I used to do when I was a kid.

Jan. 9th, 2008, in Steve Briggs' optometry office in Owen Sound.

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Contents: drop down & click!HOMERussel Vessel ListingFamous Russel BoatsRussel Company HistoryR-H News and BrochuresLogging Boat OperationBoat Photo CollectionsBoat Designs & BlueprintsRussel Video InterviewInside Russel BrothersHull Number Index

For more Russel exhibits visit Owen Sound Marine & Rail Museum 1165 1st Ave West, Owen Sound, ON N4K 4K8
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