This petition is to show the Town council of Marathon Ont. that there is support for the Marathon and District Historical Society's preservation of the Historic tug HMCS Norton/Peninsula

Comments

#202

Importance of preserving our history and promoting tourism

Brian Draper (Marathon, 2020-08-12)

#203

It s part of our history. Keep the beautiful boat so the next generation can learn some history of the WW11 war

Johane Marchand (Camrose alberta, 2020-08-12)

#204

The history of the tug Norton from WWII and renamed the Peninsula while working on Lake Superior for so many years - the ship is too important to be cut up for scrap.

Garry McInnes (MARATHON, 2020-08-13)

#206

It would be a nice tourist attraction

Randall King (Marathon, 2020-08-13)

#208

It would be a great tourist attraction

Jessie Ling (Marathon, 2020-08-13)

#209

Please save the tug Peninsula and support the Marathon Historical society in all their efforts to protect and preserve the tug for display and a tourist attraction

Margaret Stewart nee Graham (Coe Hill, On KOL 1P0, 2020-08-13)

#210

There is so much history involved .....we need our history to continue and understand our future.

Cindy Mair (Calgary, 2020-08-13)

#211

This historical artifact would be a star world-class attraction for Marathon area, especially if we combine it with a Tourist Information Centre and new museum building. This ship (HMCS Norton) along with the HMCS Sackville (Corvette) (located in Halifax) and the HMCS Haida (Destroyer) (Located in Hamilton) are no doubt the only WWII Canadian warships still intact.

James Collins (Marathon, 2020-08-13)

#212

I believe this tug should be used for tourism in Marathon. It has alot of history for the Marathon region.

Joyce Graham (Edmonton, 2020-08-14)

#213

The peninsula is a good boat and should be on display. My grandfather was a caption on it for a few years in Thunder Bay And this boat should be saved.

Matt Carlson (Thunder Bay, 2020-08-15)

#214

The town needs the tug for historical purposes as a tourist attraction

Helen Honan (Marathon, 2020-08-16)

#215

I would like to see the tug setup as a museum and i believe marathon needs it as a tourist attraction

Brenda Honan (Marathon, 2020-08-16)

#218

I'm signing because it is an important piece of history for the town and a great tourist attraction

Eric Huard (Milton, 2020-08-16)

#220

As much as things may not have been properly thought out or executed in bringing the tug home, it is here now after many people donated money and time. It would be tragic to take something that means so much to many and has so much potential to attract tourism to be dismantled at this point. To me it’s another missed opportunity for tourism dollars coming into our town.

Muriel Schintz (Marathon, 2020-08-18)

#221

The mill and woody and play an important part in the history of Marathon.
I understand the financial burden of moving it. Look to the future, the tourist revenue it will draw.

Barb Scherby ( nee Gardner) (Annan, 2020-08-18)

#223

The historical value and for whatever tourism it may draw.

Rick Chevrier (Marathon, 2020-08-18)

#224

I’m signing this petition as I think it has a huge historical value. The committee have done so much work trying to move this boat to its new location and have done an amazing job painting the outside. It will be a tourist attraction as well. I have toured it and would definitely go again. You don’t see everything in just one visit.

Pamela Chevrier (Marathon, 2020-08-18)

#225

It is the right thing to do.

Neil Ross (Powell River, BC, 2020-08-18)

#226

I grew up in Marathon and consider it my hometown.
The Peninsula was an important part of Marathon history. I do believe it should be preserved!

Barb Midgley (Thunder Bay, 2020-08-18)

#229

I think it’s a great opportunity for this town. It would be great to see what the outcome would be. I am really tired of all the negativity over this tugboat. Time to put a positive spin on this situation. We paid good money to get the tug here. Now that it’s here time to finish the project safety. 💗🤔🤔

Maureen Sullivan (Marathon, 2020-08-18)

#230

it is very important for Marathon's history...it's part of what built our town

Sylvie Huston (Marathon, 2020-08-18)

#231

I believe in the project

Carol Stadey (Marathon, 2020-08-18)

#234

heritage

Ricky MoQuin (Terrace Bay, 2020-08-18)

#235

I believe that tourism is important to our community and the tug boat would be a great attraction. We have the tug boat and with a little work grants can be accessed and the town could show that they care for the community and what we have to offer. It is not all about hockey and golf.

Charlene Schintz (Marathon, 2020-08-18)

#236

For example :
Terrace Bay has a beautiful light house in the middle of the Main Street. There are numerous promotions for the town using the light house as a feature. I would guess that the Boat would generate a large amount of interest for our town

Laurette Friedrich (Marathon, 2020-08-19)

#237

Part of our community history

Tammy Nutbrown (Marathon, 2020-08-19)

#239

I worked in Marathon in the 70s and know Stan from the steam plant in the pulp mill. I agree with his efforts to restore the tug for tourists through The historic Society.
Chris

Chris McCullough (Kincardine, 2020-08-19)

#242

As a former resident of Marathon I was very happy to hear that the town raised money to bring the Peninsula tug home. I am now completely shocked and disappointed that the town council is not supporting whatever it takes to help get the Peninsula established as a permanent historical site in Marathon. I really hope you reconsider.

Wayne Donison (Palmer Rapids, 2020-08-19)

#244

This boat was a veteran of WW2 and also was used by the mill for many years. I can’t believe council is abandoning this project when this boat has such history when the eyesore LAV monument is ok

james Savas (Marathon, 2020-08-19)

#248

Marathon needs to have a destination for tourism to help the economy.

Cheryl Savas-Tranter (Whitby, 2020-08-20)

#249

There is alot History behind it. It dhows well and a site where Tourists could come to. Make it comfortable. Put a few Benches to sit and view . An engraved Post that tells all . Could and would be a great stopping post and attraction. Yes i would like it to stay.....This town was built on help from this boat. Has great History !

Kim Gerritsen (Heron Bay, Ontario, 2020-08-20)

#251

It is important to save such a historical part of Marathon and the long history of this tug! Many of us grew up in Marathon and the Peninsula was often seen in the Bay!!!! It would be extremely sad after all the time and effort put into saving this significant piece of history to see it destroyed!

Bob and Sandi Cress (Baxter) (Port Dover ON (Marathon), 2020-08-21)

#254

My Grandfather George Matheson was the Captain of the DC Everest. Marathon should be proud of the unique maritime history of the town and do all it can to preserve the symbols of that history.

Allan Homann (Prince Albert, 2020-08-22)

#256

I was a Naval Architect and ship builder for more than 40 years. I love ships and the this tug hauling the log rafts to Marathon. What I find very interesting is the designation HMCS. Was this a naval vessel at one time. 25 ago the D.C. Everst was sold for $ 500k as scrap, it also should have been preserved as a museum ship in Marathon, alas I didn't have enough $$$.

Mark Klimaszewski (Medicine Hat, 2020-08-23)

#257

I am signing because of the historic sgnifcance of the vessel as WWII relic and as significant icon from the wood rafting and hauling age in the history in the town of Marathon.

SHARON GRAHAM (Delaware, 2020-08-25)

#259

I've lived here since I was eight and I'm probebly the only person that remembers a lot I think I'm the only person still in Marathon

Elizabeth Bertin (Marathon,ont, 2020-09-11)

#260

This tug is the last of it's kind and due to her history belongs in Marathon.

Michael Homann (Marathon, 2020-09-19)