19th Century Steamers Archives - Charles Douglas Maginley, 1929-2020

The Story of the Canadian Red Ensign, 1868-1965 – Video

Canada’s former national flag, the Canadian Red Ensign, evolved over the years as the nation grew. In this video, based on a talk he gave several times in 2016-2017, Charles D. Maginley outlines the history of the former national flag … Continue reading →

The S. S. St. Pierre: Portrait of a forgotten coastal steamer

At an Antique Dealers’ Fair in a small Nova Scotia town I came across a rather dark picture of a nineteenth century coastal passenger steamer with auxiliary rig. The dealer said it had been found in an attic at Osborne … Continue reading →

Charles Douglas Maginley, 1929-2020

Mariner, Naval Officer, Nautical Historian, Author, Teacher

Category Archives: 19th Century Steamers

The Story of the Canadian Red Ensign, 1868-1965 – Video

The S. S. St. Pierre: Portrait of a forgotten coastal steamer