Registry and Rig Information |
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| Name
|
AYERS, J. BURTON |
| Registry
|
U.S. |
| Official Number
|
243772 |
| Rig
|
Propeller |
Dimensions and Tonnage |
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| Length
|
604.66 |
| Width
|
60.16 |
| Depth
|
30.16 |
| Gross Tonnage
|
8758.00 |
| Net Tonnage
|
6472.00 |
| Hull Material
|
Steel |
| Hull Number
|
00828 |
Vessel History |
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| Rebuilds
|
Tonnage change, August, 1974 (8796 gross - 6436 net). Converted to oil by G&W Welding Co., Cleveland, OH, winter, 1974-1975. Converted to a self-unloader at Amship, Toledo, winter 1973-1974. |
| History
|
Built under United States Maritime Commission contract as L6-S-A1 class bulk carrier.As J. BURTON AYERS: Grounded at Stoneport, MI, September 10, 1980; $737,000 loss in bottom damage.
Grounded in Detroit River, while turning near the Renaissance Center, on May 8, 1981; released by three tugs after six hours. |
| Disposition
|
Sold into Canadian registry and given name CUYAHOGA in 1995. |
Build Information |
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| Builder
|
American Shipbuilding Co. |
| Place Built
|
Lorain, OH |
| Date Built
|
1943-00-00 |
Source |
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| Source
|
HCGL |
