KERR, D.G.

Registry and Rig Information

Name KERR, D.G.
Registry U.S.
Official Number 157696
Rig Propeller

Dimensions and Tonnage

Length 468.00
Width 52.00
Depth 28.00
Gross Tonnage 5531.00
Net Tonnage 3991.00
Hull Material Steel
Hull Number 00509

Vessel History

Rebuilds Reconstructed, 1915-1916 (5315 gross - 4160 net). Dimension & tonnage change, 1937 (455.16 x 52.16 x 24.75; 5265 gross - 4205 net).
Disposition Towed out Seaway, fall, 1960, by tugs JAMES BATTLE and HELEN MCALLISTER. Broke tow line and grounded off southwest coast of Scotland, at Ardrossan, January 6, 1961. Released on February 15, 1961, and arrived at Troon, Scotland, on same day. Scrapped there by West of Scotland Shipbreaking Co., Ltd.

Build Information

Builder Superior Ship Building Co.
Place Built Superior, WI
Date Built 1903-00-00

Source

Source HCGL

Vessel Names

NameBegin DateEnd DateRegistryOfficial Number
JONES, HARRY R.1916-00-001961-00-00U.S.157696

Vessel Owners

NameBegin DateEnd DateRegistryOfficial Number
Cargo Carriers, Inc.1955-00-001960-00-00U.S.157696
Ferrotar Corp.1960-00-001961-00-00U.S.157696
Interlake Steamship Co. (Pickands, Mather & Co., Mgrs.)1916-00-001955-00-00U.S.157696
Provident Steamship Co. (A.B. Wolvin, Mgr.)1903-00-001916-00-00U.S.157696