BUNKER HILL

Registry and Rig Information
Name	BUNKER HILL
Registry	U.S.
Rig	Steamer
Dimensions and Tonnage
Length	154.33
Width	28.33
Depth	11.50
Gross Tonnage	457.25
Hull Material	Wood
Vessel History
Rebuilds	New upper cabin added in 1847.
History	First enrollment issued at Cleveland, OH, May 4, 1837.At time of loss, was engaged in towing on Niagara River, between Tonawanda and Buffalo. In collision with steamer CINCINNATI off Huron, OH, Lake Erie, while bound east, May 12, 1837, doing considerable damage to starboard wheel housing of CINCINNATI. Driven ashore in blizzard and gale, April 23, 1838, on Horseshoe Reef, Long Point, Lake Erie; released and arrived at Cleveland, OH, on May 7, 1838. In collision, June 15, 1847, with propeller PRINCETON, off Conneaut, OH, Lake Erie, smashing guards. In collision, July 19, 1847, with steamer GENERAL SCOTT, while entering Sandusky, OH; minimal damage. Broke shaft, running between Cleveland and Buffalo, in August, 1847. In collision with brig FASHION off Madison Dock, OH, Lake Erie, on June 1846, stoving in bow and part of larboard wheelhousing. Cabin on upper deck also ripped off.
Disposition	Burned to water's edge at dock, Tonawanda, NY, September 2, 1851.
Build Information
Builder	Jones, F.N.
Place Built	Charleston (Black River), OH
Date Built	1837-00-00
Source
Source	HCGL