Registry and Rig Information |
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| Name
|
LAKE MONROE |
| Registry
|
U.S. |
| Official Number
|
216739 |
| Rig
|
Propeller |
Dimensions and Tonnage |
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| Length
|
250.42 |
| Width
|
43.58 |
| Depth
|
20.33 |
| Gross Tonnage
|
2150.00 |
| Net Tonnage
|
1286.00 |
| Hull Material
|
Steel |
| Hull Number
|
00090 |
Vessel History |
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| Rebuilds
|
Damaged by aircraft fire while running blockade in Spanish Civil War in September and December, 1938, and in February, 1939. Dismantled as a hulk in 1940, and used as storage. |
| History
|
Vessel laid down as WAR COMET for Cunard Steamship Co., Ltd., as agent for the Shipping Controller, London, England. Requisitioned by U.S. Shipping Board under Urgent Deficiencies Act of June 13, 1917. |
| Disposition
|
Loaded with 1,933 tons of gas shells and scuttled in Atlantic Ocean on September 5, 1947. |
Build Information |
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| Builder
|
Manitowoc Ship Building Co. |
| Place Built
|
Manitowoc, WI |
| Date Built
|
1918-00-00 |
Source |
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| Source
|
HCGL |
