Registry and Rig Information |
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| Name
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BROWN, W.W. |
| Registry
|
U.S. |
| Official Number
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81803 |
| Rig
|
Propeller |
Dimensions and Tonnage |
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| Length
|
346.00 |
| Width
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48.16 |
| Depth
|
24.00 |
| Gross Tonnage
|
3582.00 |
| Net Tonnage
|
2778.00 |
| Hull Material
|
Steel |
| Hull Number
|
00052 |
Vessel History |
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| Rebuilds
|
Reconstructed, 1926. Converted to crane ship, with two revolving cranes, 1939. Measures change, 1942 (352.75 x 48.16 x 24; 3562 gross - 2963 net). Cut in half and converted to two undocumented scows, 1964. |
| History
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Vessel removed from documentation in January, 1966, prior to conversion to scows. |
| Disposition
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In tow of tug ROY R. LOVE, encountered heavy seas on October 29, 1965, and broke tow line. Stern section (170 x 50) grounded at Christmas Cove, one mile south of Cathead Point; bow section struck Frankfort, MI, breakwater, and sank just north of harbor entrance. |
Build Information |
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| Builder
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Chicago Ship Building Co. |
| Place Built
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Chicago, IL |
| Date Built
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1902-00-00 |
Source |
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| Source
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HCGL |
