Saturday, October 27, 2012

Alligator back to Simcoe

The W.D. Stalker Alligator boat has been safely returned to its home in Simcoe Ontario after a year and a half in the Ottawa Valley, where it was featured in the County of Renfrew's 150th anniversary EXPO and in two flotillas on the Ottawa River.   Our thanks must go to Peter and Barb Haughton, who babysat the Stalker, moored in their cove near Bristol Quebec.  Thanks also to Jim Savage of Pembroke Crane, Ray Kohlsmith Crane, John Shaw of Shaw Lumber, Dave Bennett of Marshall's Construction of Renfrew for their equipment and expertise.  Hauling a 25 ton wooden boat in and out of the water and down the highway is no small feat.  The Canadian Forestry Association was committed to make this project happen - it coudln't have been achieved without a lot of support from these fine people.  Dave Lemkay
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  1. PatDecember 28, 2012 at 8:17 AM

    For those of us fortunate enough to be part of the flotillas during the Alligator's stay on the Ottawa, it was great fun to paddle alongside this historic boat! Thank you and the Haughtons and all the others for all your hard work! The Fitzroy Township Historical Society also thank Barb and Peter for allowing us an up-close tour of the W. D. Stalker - and to Dave for your comprehensive description of the boat.
    Pat Tait, Secretary, FTHS and Ottawa Riverwatcher, Chats Lake/Lavergne Bay

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  2. UnknownJuly 28, 2015 at 7:52 AM

    Too bad the Town of Simcoe politicians want nothing to do with the Alligator. And wont even put up the money to dredge the docks site for it. They would rather let the Lynn River turn into a mud pit rather then a turist attraction.

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