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Change of tonnage, 1945 (8021 gross - 6311 net). Converted to self-unloader by Manitowoc Shipbuilding Co., 1948 (8211 gross - 6471 net). Change of tonnage, 1956 (8217 gross - 6440 net). Received new cargo hold and tunnel at Nicholson Shipyard, River Rouge, winter, 1974-75. Converted from coal-firing to oil-firing with automated boilers at Nicholson Terminal and Dock Co., Ecorse, MI, Winter 1975-76 |
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Rebuilds: Received extensive repairs and refitting work at Buffalo by Nicholson & Hall Corp., winter 1976-77. Received new bulkheads, plates and gates in 134 hoppers, and underwent extensive boiler repairs. Overhauling of machinery, piping, and electrical systems performed, and complete incinerator system installed.Tonnage change, May, 1976 (8215 gross - 6439 net).
As GEORGE M. HUMPHREY: Sunk in 74 feet of water, 1 7/8 miles, 79 degrees off Old Point Mackinac Light, in Straits of Mackinac, at 2:50 a.m., June 15, 1943, by collision with steamer D.M. CLEMSON. Was downbound for South Chicago, with 13,992 gross tons iron ore. Thirty-one of crew rescued by steamer LAGONDA; eight others by CLEMSON. Contract for salvaging vessel awarded to Captain John Roen, of Sturgeon Bay, WI. By using barges MAITLAND and HILDA as pontoons, and by a series of lifts, refloated HUMPHREY on September 10, 1944; took her to Manitowoc Ship Building Co., then to Sturgeon Bay for reconditioning.
As CONSUMERS POWER: Went aground in Lake St. Clair on October 29, 1977. Freed following day without serious damage. |
