Registry and Rig Information |
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| Name
|
FAIRLESS, BENJAMIN F. |
| Registry
|
U.S. |
| Official Number
|
242260 |
| Rig
|
Propeller |
Dimensions and Tonnage |
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| Length
|
622.50 |
| Width
|
67.16 |
| Depth
|
30.25 |
| Gross Tonnage
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10294.00 |
| Net Tonnage
|
6439.00 |
| Hull Material
|
Steel |
| Hull Number
|
00824 |
Vessel History |
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| Rebuilds
|
Tonnage change, 1969 (10294 gross - 6403 net). Converted to oil by Defoe Shipbuilding Co., Bay City, MI; winter, 1972-1973. |
| History
|
As BENJAMIN F. FAIRLESS: In collision with Canadian steamer RALPH S. MISENER in Welland Canal, June 16, 1964, suffering bow damage. Was upbound with iron ore for Chicago. |
| Disposition
|
Towed out of Duluth, MN, on June 17, 1988, bound for ship breakers at Kaohsuing, China. |
Build Information |
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| Builder
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American Shipbuilding Co. |
| Place Built
|
Lorain, OH |
| Date Built
|
1942-00-00 |
Source |
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| Source
|
HCGL |
