HMS Tecumseth

From Discovery Harbour site.

Built 1815 in Chippewa and transferred to Penetanguishene Bay Naval Shipyard to protect against Americans.  It was one of two warships located at the shipyard.  It eventually rotted and was reported sunk.

The remains were raised in 1953 and left outside until moved into the Discovery Harbour Centre where to today it is in a climate-controlled environment.

A replica of the ship is outside and is 124-feet long with a 70-foot deck and 24-foot beam, 150 tons.

--Brock-Perry

Discovery Harbour, Ontario: "The Blood Boat"

Now located at the site of the Penetanguishene Navy Yard on Lake Huron has several replicas of War of 1812-era warships to explore.

HMS BEE is a full-scale replica 79-foot supply schooner that was stationed at the navy base from 1817-1830.

The HMS TECUMSETH is also a full-scale replica. The 124-foot ship was built at Chippewa in 1815 and transferred to Penetanguishene Navy Yard in 1817. The original Tecumseth rotted and sank by 1828. Its remains were raised in 1953 and are on display.

They also have a 19-foot JOLLY BOAT called "The Blood Boat." It is a general purpose boat used by the Royal Navy during the era. These boats were often used to procure fresh meat and that is how they earned the name "Blood Boat."

--Brock-Perry