Registry and Rig Information |
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| Name
|
HILL, LOUIS W. |
| Registry
|
U.S. |
| Official Number
|
215518 |
| Rig
|
Propeller |
Dimensions and Tonnage |
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| Length
|
525.00 |
| Width
|
58.00 |
| Depth
|
31.00 |
| Gross Tonnage
|
7038.00 |
| Net Tonnage
|
5648.00 |
| Hull Material
|
Steel |
| Hull Number
|
00721 |
Vessel History |
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| History
|
Involved in "2 for 1" trade between Hanna Mining Company and Wilson Marine Transit, along with steamer ALBERT E. HEEKIN, in exchange for BEN MOREELL, in 1955. As LOUIS W. HILL: Blown ashore from winter quarters in Buffalo, NY harbor; December 18, 1921. Released on January 5, 1922. |
| Disposition
|
After being laid up for a few years at Superior, WI, sold for use as marine museum for $10,000. Departed Superior in tow of tug JOHN PURVES on July 1, 1968, and arrived at Sault Ste. Marie, July 3, 1968. |
Build Information |
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| Builder
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American Shipbuilding Co. |
| Place Built
|
Lorain, OH |
| Date Built
|
1917-00-00 |
Source |
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| Source
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HCGL |
