CHIEF WAWATAM
Registry and Rig Information | |
|---|---|
| Name | CHIEF WAWATAM |
| Registry | U.S. |
| Official Number | 209235 |
| Rig | Propeller |
Dimensions and Tonnage | |
| Length | 338.66 |
| Width | 62.00 |
| Depth | 20.58 |
| Gross Tonnage | 2990.00 |
| Net Tonnage | 1793.00 |
| Hull Material | Steel |
| Hull Number | 00119 |
Vessel History | |
| Rebuilds | Converted from a railroad car ferry to a barge in 1989. |
| History | Inactive in 1965 while having boilers renovated by Manitowoc Ship Building Co. In late 1960's, towed by tug MUSKEGON; earlier towed by tug JOHN PURVES. Operated by Straits Car Ferry Corp., under lease from State of MI, beginning in 1977. Collided with the dock at St. Ignace, MI, on October 27 causing an estimated $35,000 in damage. |
| Disposition | Scrapped by Purvis Marine of Sault Ste. Marie, ON, in 2009. |
Build Information | |
| Builder | Toledo Ship Building Co. |
| Place Built | Toledo, OH |
| Date Built | 1911-00-00 |
Source | |
| Source | HCGL |
Vessel Owners
| Name | Begin Date | End Date | Registry | Official Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mackinac Transportation Co. | 1911-00-00 | 1977-00-00 | U.S. | 209235 |
| Purvis Marine | 1989-00-00 | CANADA | 805396 | |
| State of Michigan (Dept. of Highways and Transportation) | 1977-00-00 | 1989-00-00 | U.S. | 209235 |