AMERICA

Registry and Rig Information

Name AMERICA
Registry U.S.
Official Number 213020
Rig Propeller

Dimensions and Tonnage

Length 56.42
Width 17.00
Depth 6.50
Gross Tonnage 40.00
Net Tonnage 39.00
Hull Material Wood

Vessel History

Rebuilds Tonnage change, 1925 (36 gross - 28 net). Rig changed to tug, 1943 (37 gross - 25 net).
Disposition Sank at dock, Port Huron, Michigan, on February 9, 1952. After unsuccessful salvage attempt, was surrendered to Corps of Engineers. Raised in sections in July, 1952, and trucked away for destruction.

Build Information

Builder Burger Boat Company
Place Built Manitowoc, WI
Date Built 1915-00-00

Source

Source HCGL

Vessel Owners

NameBegin DateEnd DateRegistryOfficial Number
1915-00-001924-00-00U.S.213020
Bay Transportation Co.1924-00-001943-00-00U.S.213020
E.S. Lindsay1943-00-001947-00-00U.S.213020
Harold Van Niman and William D. Richards1952-00-001952-00-00U.S.213020
Inland Lakes Towing and Dredging Company1947-00-001952-00-00U.S.213020