Registry and Rig Information |
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| Name
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FOREST QUEEN |
| Registry
|
U.S. |
| Official Number
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37061 |
| Rig
|
Steamer |
Dimensions and Tonnage |
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| Length
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188.25 |
| Width
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28.50 |
| Depth
|
9.00 |
| Gross Tonnage
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462.10 |
| Hull Material
|
Wood |
Vessel History |
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| Rebuilds
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Readmeasured at Detroit, MI, May 9, 1865 (192 x 28.33 x 9.42; 677.72 gross). Rig changed to barge, Detroit, MI, July 27, 1866 (194 x 28.33 x 9.5; 351.16 gross). |
| History
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First enrollment issued at Detroit, MI, November 8, 1855.Final enrollment surrendered at Detroit, MI, on December 5, 1872, endorsed \"total loss.\" |
| Disposition
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Foundered on Lake Erie off Point Abino, on November 7, 1872; all hands, seven lives lost. Was in tow of propeller BURLINGTON, along with barges KENTUCKY and STAR OF THE NORTH, bound from Bay City, MI, for Buffalo, NY, with lumber at time of loss. |
Build Information |
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| Builder
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Bushnell, John |
| Place Built
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Newport (Marine City), MI |
| Date Built
|
1855-00-00 |
Source |
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| Source
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HCGL |