by algowest » December 28, 2025, 11:32 am
Chief1-
Yes, appears Capt. Lillian Kluka started relief Captain work in 1986, onboard Ontadoc first, then other vessels, before permanent Captain position. This report came from Toronto Marine Historian newsletter in 1986:
"On July 11, ONTADOC arrived in port under command of Captain Lillian Kluka, the first female master of a major lake vessel. Capt. Kluka has been serving as alternate skipper aboard a number of Paterson vessels in 1986, and she has been the subject of many feature articles in the lake-area press."
Chief1-
Yes, appears Capt. Lillian Kluka started relief Captain work in 1986, onboard Ontadoc first, then other vessels, before permanent Captain position. This report came from Toronto Marine Historian newsletter in 1986:
"On July 11, ONTADOC arrived in port under command of Captain Lillian Kluka, the first female master of a major lake vessel. Capt. Kluka has been serving as alternate skipper aboard a number of Paterson vessels in 1986, and she has been the subject of many feature articles in the lake-area press."