IRVIN, WILLIAM A.
Registry and Rig Information | |
|---|---|
| Name | IRVIN, WILLIAM A. |
| Registry | U.S. |
| Official Number | 237395 |
| Rig | Propeller |
Dimensions and Tonnage | |
| Length | 593.16 |
| Width | 60.16 |
| Depth | 28.16 |
| Gross Tonnage | 8240.00 |
| Net Tonnage | 6072.00 |
| Hull Material | Steel |
| Hull Number | 00811 |
Vessel History | |
| History | Departed on maiden voyage, June 25, 1938. As WILLIAM A. IRVIN: Boiler tube burst while on Whitefish Bay, Lake Superior, April 11, 1964, killing one and injuring two. Vessel was upbound on first trip of season, Milwaukee for Duluth. |
| Disposition | In 1986, became a floating museum ship in Duluth, MN. |
Build Information | |
| Builder | American Shipbuilding Co. |
| Place Built | Lorain, OH |
| Date Built | 1938-00-00 |
Source | |
| Source | HCGL |
Vessel Owners
| Name | Begin Date | End Date | Registry | Official Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duluth Convention Center | 1986-00-00 | |||
| Pittsburgh Steamship Co. | 1938-00-00 | 1952-00-00 | U.S. | 237395 |
| U.S. Steel Corp. | 1952-00-00 | 1986-00-00 | U.S. | 237395 |