DESMOND

Registry and Rig Information

Name DESMOND
Registry U.S.
Official Number 157350
Rig Propeller

Dimensions and Tonnage

Length 149.00
Width 30.42
Depth 9.42
Gross Tonnage 456.00
Net Tonnage 355.00
Hull Material Wood
Hull Number 00002

Vessel History

Rebuilds Converted to sand sucker in 1909. Dimension change, 1914 (149 x 30.42 x 9.42).
Disposition Sprung a leak off Michigan City, IN, Lake Michigan, during gale. Capsized within sight of South Chicago, IL, lighthouse, on morning of December 8, 1917; seven lives lost. Six others rescued by tugs WILLIAM A. FIELD, GARY and NORTH HARBOR.

Build Information

Builder Jenks Ship Building Co.
Place Built Port Huron, MI
Date Built 1892-00-00

Source

Source HCGL