FONTANA

Registry and Rig Information

Name FONTANA
Registry U.S.
Official Number 120713
Rig Schooner

Dimensions and Tonnage

Length 231.33
Width 38.00
Depth 9.00
Gross Tonnage 1163.00
Net Tonnage 1105.00
Hull Material Wood

Vessel History

Rebuilds Dimension change, 1891 (231.33 x 39 x 17).
Disposition Sunk by collision with barge SANTIAGO, August 3, 1900, in rapids of St. Clair River; one life lost. Was in tow of steamer KALYUGA, downbound with 2,593 tons of iron ore from Presque Isle, MI, for Cleveland, OH.

Build Information

Builder Langell, Simon
Place Built St. Clair, MI
Date Built 1888-00-00

Source

Source HCGL