Registry and Rig Information |
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| Name
|
LE FEVRE |
| Registry
|
U.S. |
| Official Number
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141741 |
| Rig
|
Steamer |
Dimensions and Tonnage |
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| Length
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115.50 |
| Width
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31.75 |
| Depth
|
6.00 |
| Gross Tonnage
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228.00 |
| Net Tonnage
|
133.00 |
| Hull Material
|
Wood |
Vessel History |
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| Rebuilds
|
Rebuilt, 1905 (138 gross - 87 net). Converted to propeller and sand dredge at James Scanes Boat Yard, Toledo, OH, 1912 (115.5 x 20 x 6; 108 gross - 95 net). Rebuilt, 1931 (115.42 x 28.33 x 5.16; 167 gross - 157 net). Rig changed to barge, 1947 (172 gross - 172 net). |
| History
|
Built for use on Lake Winnebago. After coming to Sandusky, OH, in 1907, was the last steamer on the Sandusky-Johnsons Island route. Ran, 1909-1912, from Toledo to Perrysburg on the Maumee River. Towed up Detroit River by Candler tug BIRMCO on August 8, 1947. |
| Disposition
|
Was being used as sand dredge in looking for copper wreck of schooner KITTY REEVES in Saginaw Bay when she was washed ashore November 15, 1947. Subsequently dismantled and out of documentation in 1948. |
Build Information |
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| Builder
|
Ryan, George D. |
| Place Built
|
Oshkosh, WI |
| Date Built
|
1901-00-00 |
Source |
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| Source
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HCGL |
