LAKETON

Registry and Rig Information

Name LAKETON
Registry U.S.
Official Number 14826
Rig Propeller

Dimensions and Tonnage

Gross Tonnage 146.97
Hull Material Wood

Vessel History

Rebuilds Rebuilt as tug, Grand Haven, MI, August 31, 1870 (95.42 x 16.75 x 7.42; 73.72 gross - 46.98 net). Rig changed to schooner, Port Huron, MI, June 2, 1886 (97 x 16 x 7; 78.03 gross - 74.13 net). Rebuilt as tug, Port Huron, MI, September 14, 1887 (96.33 x 17 x 7.42; 74.61 gross - 44.53 net).
History First enrollment issued at Grand Haven, MI, May 3, 1867.Driven ashore when anchor chain parted off Cook's Mills, MI, Lake Superior, near Muskallonge Lake Life Saving Station, October 23, 1887. Was there from Saginaw with supplies for lumber camp. Later refloated and placed back in service.
Disposition Final enrollment surrendered at Port Huron, MI, October 16, 1893, and endorsed \"wrecked and out of commission.\"

Build Information

Builder Pearson, H.C.
Place Built Ferrysburg, MI
Date Built 1866-00-00

Source

Source HCGL