KERR, D.G.
Registry and Rig Information | |
|---|---|
| Name | KERR, D.G. |
| Registry | U.S. |
| Official Number | 214147 |
| Rig | Propeller |
Dimensions and Tonnage | |
| Length | 580.00 |
| Width | 60.00 |
| Depth | 32.00 |
| Gross Tonnage | 7756.00 |
| Net Tonnage | 6026.00 |
| Hull Material | Steel |
| Hull Number | 00714 |
Vessel History | |
| Rebuilds | Tonnage change, 1951 (8017 gross - 6267 net). |
| History | As D.G. KERR: Grounded briefly near Pipe Island, St. Marys River, September 18, 1969; suffered no apparent damage.Grounded at Mission Point, St. Marys River, July 28, 1970, damaging about six plates. Was downbound for Gary, IN, but was diverted to Conneaut, OH, then to Lorain for inspection. Failed to make the turning buoy while leaving Duluth, MN on September 22, 1980 and totally penetrated the breakwater causing $200,000 damage to the breakwater. She was under tow of the Canadian tug TUSKER at the time of the incident. Was driven aground in the harbor of Sidney, Nova Scotia on November 19, 1980 by a winter storm. |
| Disposition | Foundered on December 16, 1980 on the vicinity of Santa Maria Island in the Azores while under tow of the supply vessel FEDERAL 6, to overseas shipbreakers. There was no loss of life. Removed from documentation in August, 1980, as sold Spanish for scrapping. |
Build Information | |
| Builder | American Shipbuilding Co. |
| Place Built | Lorain, OH |
| Date Built | 1916-00-00 |
Source | |
| Source | HCGL |
Vessel Owners
| Name | Begin Date | End Date | Registry | Official Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Steamship Co. | 1916-00-00 | 1952-00-00 | U.S. | 214147 |
| U.S. Steel Corp. | 1952-00-00 | 1980-00-00 | U.S. | 214147 |