Registry and Rig Information |
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| Name
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BROWN, WILLIAM L. |
| Registry
|
U.S. |
| Official Number
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81747 |
| Rig
|
Propeller |
Dimensions and Tonnage |
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| Length
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430.00 |
| Width
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50.16 |
| Depth
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24.33 |
| Gross Tonnage
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4998.00 |
| Net Tonnage
|
3967.00 |
| Hull Material
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Steel |
| Hull Number
|
00047 |
Vessel History |
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| Rebuilds
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Reconstructed in 1913 (4904 gross - 3879 net). Converted to automobile carrier, 1936. Reconverted to bulk carrier, 1942. Reconverted to automobile carrier, 1946. |
| History
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Chartered to G.A. Tomlinson, Duluth, MN, in 1908. Chartered to Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Co., Cleveland, OH, in 1937. Chartered to Detroit & Cleveland Navigation Co., Detroit, MI, from 1938 to 1942. Was used as \"trade-in\" tonnage to U.S. Maritime Commission, 1965.As GEORGE H. INGALLS: Ran aground November 26, 1926, at Pointe au Pines, Lake Superior; released on November 28th. |
| Disposition
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Passed down, Port Colborne, Welland Canal, on July 3, 1966, in tow of tugs AMHERSTBURG and ATOMIC for scrapping at Rameys Bend, Ontario. |
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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1901-00-00 |
Source |
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| Source
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HCGL |
