AMAZON
Registry and Rig Information | |
|---|---|
| Name | AMAZON |
| Registry | U.S. |
| Official Number | 105252 |
| Rig | Propeller |
Dimensions and Tonnage | |
| Length | 230.08 |
| Width | 34.42 |
| Depth | 14.16 |
| Gross Tonnage | 1406.00 |
| Hull Material | Wood |
Vessel History | |
| Rebuilds | Added full-length cabin for passenger accommodations in 1875. |
| History | Was chartered in December 1874, to Detroit and Milwaukee. Railroad to run between Grand Haven and Milwaukee as part of Engleman Line.Received first enrollment at Detroit, MI, June 20, 1873. |
| Disposition | Struck the south pier at Grand Haven, MI., on October 28, 1879, stranded and became total loss; no lives lost. Carried cargo of 900 tons of flour, pork, and sundries, and 68 persons. Vessel valued at $150,000; cargog at $100,000. Was under command of Captain James Fraser. |
Build Information | |
| Builder | Alvin A. Turner |
| Place Built | Trenton, MI |
| Date Built | 1873-00-00 |
Source | |
| Source | HCGL |
Vessel Owners
| Name | Begin Date | End Date | Registry | Official Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Transportation Company | 1873-00-00 | 1879-00-00 | U.S. | 105252 |