OGLEBAY, E.W.
Registry and Rig Information | |
|---|---|
| Name | OGLEBAY, E.W. |
| Registry | U.S. |
| Official Number | 136547 |
| Rig | Propeller |
Dimensions and Tonnage | |
| Length | 375.50 |
| Width | 45.66 |
| Depth | 23.16 |
| Gross Tonnage | 3666.00 |
| Net Tonnage | 3019.00 |
| Hull Material | Steel |
| Hull Number | 00114 |
Vessel History | |
| History | Stranded on Shot Point, ten miles east of Marquette, MI, Lake Superior, during heavy northeast gale and blizzard, on December 8, 1927. Crew removed on December 11, by U.S. Coast Guard and tug COLUMBIA. Vessel was upbound light for Fort William, Ontario. Shortly afterwards hull gutted by fire and declared a constructive total loss. Hull removed, partially scrapped, and used as dock at Drummond Island, MI. |
Build Information | |
| Builder | Wheeler, F.W. and Co. |
| Place Built | West Bay City, MI |
| Date Built | 1896-00-00 |
Source | |
| Source | HCGL |
Vessel Owners
| Name | Begin Date | End Date | Registry | Official Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Whitney | 1896-00-00 | 1901-00-00 | U.S. | 136547 |
| General Transit Co. (C.W. Bryson, Mgr.) | 1916-00-00 | 1927-00-00 | U.S. | 136547 |
| Gilchrist Transportation Co. | 1901-00-00 | 1916-00-00 | U.S. | 136547 |
| Wisconsin & Michigan Steamship Company | 2006-00-00 | U.S. | 136547 |