KERSHAW, CHARLES J.
Registry and Rig Information | |
|---|---|
| Name | KERSHAW, CHARLES J. |
| Registry | U.S. |
| Official Number | 125251 |
| Rig | Propeller |
Dimensions and Tonnage | |
| Length | 223.00 |
| Width | 37.25 |
| Depth | 19.75 |
| Gross Tonnage | 1323.95 |
| Net Tonnage | 1108.87 |
| Hull Material | Wood |
Vessel History | |
| History | First enrollment issued at Port Huron, MI, May 14, 1874. Final enrollment surrendered at Cleveland, OH, April 13, 1896.Carried first load of iron ore into Conneaut, OH, on November 6, 1892, reopening that port. |
| Disposition | Burst a steam pipe one-half mile off Chocolay Reef, Marquette, MI, Lake Superior, on September 29, 1895, with schooners MOONLIGHT and HENRY A. KENT in tow. Stranded on reef and became a total loss; no lives lost. Schooners later released. |
Build Information | |
| Builder | Boston, Thomas |
| Place Built | Bay City (Bangor), MI |
| Date Built | 1874-00-00 |
Source | |
| Source | HCGL |