RMS Segwun

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RMS Segwun is a historic steamship operating as a passenger cruise vessel on Ontario’s Muskoka Lakes and is recognized as one of the oldest operating steam-driven ships in North America.

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RMS Segwun canonical 3

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Predicate Object
instanceOf historic ship
museum ship
passenger ship
steamship
classification inland passenger vessel
constructionMaterial steel hull
country Canada
crewType licensed marine crew
flag Canada
fuelType coal
hasFeature side-mounted paddle wheels
traditional steam whistle
hasOnboardService dining
sightseeing
hasSisterShip RMS Wenonah II
hasSuperstructure two decks
heritageDesignation Ontario heritage ship
homePort Gravenhurst, Ontario
linked to: Gravenhurst
launchDate 1887
locatedIn Gravenhurst, Ontario
linked to: Gravenhurst
namedAfter Ojibwe word meaning "springtime" or "springtime in the north"
operatedBy Muskoka Steamships & Discovery Centre
operatedSince late 19th century
operatingArea Lake Muskoka
Muskoka Lakes
Ontario
operationalSeason summer
originalName Nipissing
owner Muskoka Steamships & Discovery Centre
passengerCapacity approximately 90 passengers
primaryUse heritage cruises
tourism
propulsion steam engine
rebuildDate 1925
recognizedAs oldest operating steamship in North America
one of the oldest operating steam-driven ships in North America
registry Canadian registry
renamedAs Segwun
restorationPurpose heritage preservation
restored yes
safetyCompliance Transport Canada regulations
serviceType passenger cruises
tourist excursions
shipType sidewheel steamship
status in service
tourismCategory heritage tourism attraction
touristAttractionIn Muskoka region
linked to: Muskoka

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