Capt. John McNab

Born in Islay, Scotland in 1842, Capt. John McNab came to Canada with his parents, and landed in Owen Sound in 1856. Prior to that he had received a good education, which was finished in the schools at Owen Sound. His grandfather and father were farmers, the latter and Mrs. McNab are still living in the Township of Sullivan.

After four years' residence in Owen Sound,Capt. McNab began the life of a sailor, the first vessel which he shipped being the steamer Clifton. Gradually he advanced, through the years occupying different positions on the steamers Waubuno,Algoma,Chicora, and Manitoba, until in 1874, he received his first command and went as master into the steamer Silver Spray. Thence he took charge of the City of Owen Sound, then commanded the steamer Campana, and finally advanced into the steamer United Empire, which fine vessel he still sails. He is well known as one of the most able and courteous mariners on the lakes.

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