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The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, August 8,1990 3 Port Newcastle Marina Growing by Leaps and Bounds By Ruth Whiteley The Port of Newcastle Harbour is formed by the widened entrance of Graham Graham Creek and is protected by two breakwaters. Nestled within the confines of this quiet inlet the harbour basin is home to the Port of Newcastle Newcastle Marina. The harbour basin provides an ideal safe refuge for boats even under the most adverse of conditions. conditions. The marina is quickly becoming a very popular port of call for visiting boaters boaters 'from all around the lake. As a home port, the number of permanent residents is growing each month. The Village of Newcastle was incorporated in 1856. The' history of Newcastle and its port are sketchy and have somehow been lost in the annals of time. I did manage to find that Smith's Canadian Gazetteer (1846) mentions a flour mill located at Bond Head Harbour. Also, Daniel Massey had a repair shop at Bond Head. Later, in 1847, he built a small machine shop and foundry at Newcastle. IN DURHAM REGIONAL CRIME STOPPERS 436-8477 1851 his son, Hart A. Massey Massey joined him and the firm of H.A. Massey & Company was formed. It was a great loss to the port _ when Massey's Massey's moved their operation in the late 1870's to Toronto. I also found mention in reference reference to shipping that harbour harbour piers ran out into Lake Ontario and there was sufficient sufficient water depth between them for steamers and other lake craft to enter through. Barges and schooners had to be dragged upstream to load. There was no basin as there is today as the mouth was extremely marshy. Steamboats, however, did stop here on their journies up and down the lake. Bond Head was named in honour of Siri Francis Bond Head, Lieutenant Govenor of Upper Canada in 1838. The development of shipping facilities facilities began when the Bond Head • Harbour Company was formed in the 1840 s and factories, mills and hotels hotels became a part of this busy port area. I came across an interesting photograph photograph showing the large Bond Head grain elevator built around 1852 by John Robson. It is interesting to note that the foundation was made of Kingston limestone. limestone. It was carried on the ships as ballast and removed removed as the grain was loaded onto the ship. Unfortunately Unfortunately this building was demolished in the early 1900's due to the decline of the port. In 1874 the start of a depression in the United States had an effect' on the villages in Southern Ontario with trade falling off. Between Between the 1840's and '90's, shipping was Bond Head's primary function for the community, but it was also a pleasant place to go for a day's outing. And so it is becoming becoming a hundred years later. later. In the early 1980's the marina was falling on hard times. Then, in September of 1986, the marina and 200 surrounding acres were purchased purchased out of receivership and the work began to restore restore the area into a once- again viable port. Allan Wilson Wilson became General Manag- and he now lives year- round on the property, was formally in the hospitality hospitality industry and he believes strongly that all people, visitors visitors and permanent residents residents alike deserve a high standard of treatment. The friendly, helpful staff of four full-time and six part-time students are kept busy not only welcoming visiting boaters, serving fuel and keeping areas clean and tidy. The grounds are well- maintained at all times through the efforts of the Ward Family. In all, through their team-work, they do a top-notch job. There are charcoal-type BBQ units and picnic tables located around the grounds under large, shady trees. Every effort is made to keep a park-like atmosphere to the area. Large families of Canada Geese and ducks make their home in the area of the marina. Each evening we have the enjoyment of watching them' cruising along between the docks, heading up to feed on the banks ana always keeping an eye open in case they might just be lucky enough to be given a handout by any of the boaters. At .the time Allan took on his present task only 80 slips were in existence and now the number stands at 282 with room for a few more. 'The Brig', a licensed snack bar serving light meals has been tastefully redone redone seating 60 to 65 people. Or sit out on the shaded ve- rhanda over-looking the harbour harbour basin and watch the boats coming in and out. Either Either in side or out it is a pleasant spot to visit and enjoy enjoy a cool beverage. Plans are to extend this building to house a ship's chandler selling marine supplies. The marina has its own dredge and they endeavour to keep the water depth at 8 to 9 feet, but much depends upon the whim so of Mother Nature. In 1893 the dam broke and tons of silt were washed into the harbour by the flood waters. Dredging has always been a constant and expensive venture for the port. This year dredging costs of $30,000. have been spent to keep the channel clear, whereas only $6,000. was needed the previous year. There is a new 25-ton travel-lift used to lift vessels in and out of the water. Winter Winter storage facilities are ample ample and it is not necessary for sailboats to take down the mast. Dock boxes are available to permanent boat-owners at a nominal yearly rental fee. The tennis courts have been re-surfaced, new nets installed and the lighting up-graded. There is a gazebo in which to sit and observe the action on the courts. Bicycles Bicycles are made available to visiting boaters who wish to go into Newcastle to shop. In 1906 a passenger ship burned damaging the west pier and it was never repaired. repaired. Then in 1913 a storm destroyed the lighthouse lighthouse and thus ended the harbour for commercial use Allan Bikkens Cetoll and Cetol 23«b So the natural beauty of your exterior woodwork doesn't: • fade in the sunlight • isn't damaged by moisture • isn't hidden CENTRAL PAINT and WALLPAPER 295 Ritson Rd. S., Oshawa 434-3939 Trent University at Durham College Fall-Winter: September to April Our 1990-91 program includes38courses in 16 subjects. Each course meets one evening per week. By study in Oshawa alone, it is possible to obtain a Trent degree in Anthropology, Cultural , English, Studies, in Economics, Politics, Psychology or Sociology. History, Brochures are available at libraries throughout the region. For a brochure, counselling or information on admission, please call (416)723-9747. purposes. A new lighthouse, located at the end of the pier, was given by the Coast Guard, but the cost of its installation installation was shouldered by the marina. During the summer months of July and August and especially on the weekends, weekends, the marina is a bustling bustling hub of activity. The 1st of July weekend brought with it a flotilla of some 30 boats from the yacht club in Rochester, N.Y. I spoke with some of the crew members and they were highly complimentary complimentary in their praise for the facilities of the marina. marina. A family-type atmosphere atmosphere exists at the marina among visitors and permanent permanent residents alike.- Many happy hours are spent by the different crew members swapping 'sailing tales'. Bramalea Limited, a large housing development company are the present owners of the marina and its surrounding acerage. Many plans are being made for its future development. 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