MS Normac

The MS Normac in Toronto Harbour
History
Canada
Name
  • James R. Elliot (1902-1930)
  • Normac (1930-present)
Owner
  • Detroit Fire Department (1902-1930)
  • Owen Sound Transportation (1930-1968)
  • Don Lee (1968-1969)
  • John Letnik (1969-present)
BuilderJenks Shipbuilding Company, Port Huron, Michigan
Launched29 November 1902
Out of service1969
StatusVacant former restaurant ship moored at Port Dalhousie Pier Marina
General characteristics
TypeSteamship
Tonnage210 GRT
Length110 ft
Beam25 ft
Depth12 ft
Propulsion1893 Cowles Double high pressure non-condensing steam engine

Normac is a floating restaurant boat that was launched as a fire tug, named the James R. Elliot. She was built at the Jenks Shipbuilding Company in Port Huron, Michigan, in 1902.