DETROIT EDISON
Registry and Rig Information | |
|---|---|
| Name | DETROIT EDISON |
| Registry | U.S. |
| Official Number | 269187 |
| Rig | Propeller |
Dimensions and Tonnage | |
| Length | 589.58 |
| Width | 72.16 |
| Depth | 36.16 |
| Gross Tonnage | 12172.00 |
| Net Tonnage | 8744.00 |
| Hull Material | Steel |
| Hull Number | 00418 |
Vessel History | |
| Rebuilds | Lengthened by Fraser Shipyards, Superior, WI, during winter of 1965-66 (13723 gross - 10296 net; 661.58 x 72.16 x 36.16). |
| History | Maiden voyage on April 15, 1955.As DETROIT EDISON: Ran aground at Fairport, OH, outbound, when bow thrusters proved useless against strong wind; September 4, 1970. Grounded in Amherstburg Channel, Detroit River, May 1, 1970; released with slight bottom damage. Ran aground on Grays Reef in Lake Michigan on December 22, 1980. After several hours, she released herself; however, she sustained major bottom damage. |
| Disposition | Late 1986 towed to Brownsville, TX, for breaking. |
Build Information | |
| Builder | Manitowoc Ship Building Co. |
| Place Built | Manitowoc, WI |
| Date Built | 1954-00-00 |
Source | |
| Source | HCGL |
Vessel Owners
| Name | Begin Date | Registry | Official Number | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Steamship Co. (Boland & Cornelius, Mgrs.) | 1954-00-00 | U.S. | 269187 |