Registry and Rig Information |
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| Name
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BIXBY, W.K. |
| Registry
|
U.S. |
| Official Number
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202875 |
| Rig
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Propeller |
Dimensions and Tonnage |
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| Length
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480.00 |
| Width
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52.16 |
| Depth
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30.00 |
| Gross Tonnage
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5712.00 |
| Net Tonnage
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4407.00 |
| Hull Material
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Steel |
| Hull Number
|
00161 |
Vessel History |
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| Rebuilds
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Tonnage and dimension change, 1923 (489 x 52.16 x 26.42; 5398 gross - 4102 net). Converted to self-unloader by Manitowoc Shipbuilding Co., in 1933. |
| History
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Dropped from documentation, June, 1972. Both halves raised during summer and fall, 1972. Stern section towed to Sarnia, Ont., on November 11, 1972. Bow section towed to Sarnia by tugs TABOGA and BARBARA ANN on April 27, to be scuttled as land fill for City of Sarnia.As J.L. REISS: Sideswiped by steamer SEWELL AVERY, in dense fog, in St. Clair River near Algonac, MI, on September 23, 1962. |
| Disposition
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Sunk in collision with Canadian steamer PARKER EVANS, just below Blue Water Bridge, St. Clair River, Port Huron, MI, on June 5, 1972; no lives lost. Vessel sank in 35 feet water, then rolled over on starboard side. Broke in two on June 7, 1972. |
Build Information |
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| Builder
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Detroit Ship Building Co. |
| Place Built
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Wyandotte, MI |
| Date Built
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1906-00-00 |
Source |
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| Source
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HCGL |
