Goderich in Huron County, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

The Last Canadian Coal Fired Lake Freighter

Photographed by Tim Boyd, July 15, 2026

1. The Last Canadian Coal Fired Lake Freighter Marker

Inscription. This propeller blade came from the last Canadian coal-fired lake freighter. Launched in 1924, the vessel held several names before becoming P&H Shipping's Spruceglen in 1982. It was scrapped in 1985.

Donated in memory of Ralph (Chief Engineer) and Fran Morris

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1924.

Location. 43° 44.674′ N, 81° 43.47′ W. Marker is in Goderich, Ontario, in Huron County. It is on Harbour Street 0.1 kilometers east of Beach Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Cove Road, Goderich ON N7A 2K9, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Huron-Perth-Waterloo-Wellington Area

and in Southwestern Ontario.

It is also in Central Canada.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony,

the Viceroyalty of New France,

the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

and Rupert’s Land.

Other nearby markers. At least

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8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Waterworks (within shouting distance of this marker); Imperial Oil Storage Tanks (within shouting distance of this marker); The Goderich Elevators (within shouting distance of this marker); The Lower Town Community (within shouting distance of this marker); The Crab and Lee Families (within shouting distance of this marker); Menesetung Mineral Springs (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); The CPR Freight Shed (about 120 meters away); The Ocean House Hotel (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Goderich.

Photographed by Tim Boyd, July 15, 2026

2. The Last Canadian Coal Fired Lake Freighter Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 23, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 23, 2026, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 23, 2026, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.