City of Owen Sound

City of Owen Sound

Historical Plaques - Tour

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The Propeller Capital of Canada

East Inner Harbour

May 7, 1998

During World War II, the foundry of William Kennedy and Sons manufactured propellers for all ships built in Canada for the wartime shipbuilding program. Kennedy propellers ranged in size from a few kilograms to powerful 15 tonne screws for Canada's largest fighting craft.

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