LIGHTSHIP NO. 059

Registry and Rig Information

Name LIGHTSHIP NO. 059
Registry U.S.
Official Number U.S.L.H.S.
Rig Barge

Dimensions and Tonnage

Length 80.00
Width 21.50
Depth 9.50
Gross Tonnage 105.00
Net Tonnage 101.00
Hull Material Wood
Hull Number 00059

Vessel History

Rebuilds Converted to tug by L.D. Smith Dock Co., Sturgeon Bay, WI, in 1918.
History Out of service, 1914-1918.As light vessel, was stationed at Bar Point, Lake Erie (1893-1911), and at Poe Reef, Lake Huron (1911-1914).
Disposition Abandoned and dismantled in 1942.

Build Information

Builder Craig Ship Building Co.
Place Built Toledo, OH
Date Built 1893-00-00

Source

Source HCGL

Vessel Names

NameBegin DateEnd DateRegistryOfficial Number
SMITH, LEATHEM D.1918-00-001942-00-00U.S.218159

Vessel Owners

NameBegin DateEnd DateRegistryOfficial Number
Leathem D. Smith1914-00-001926-00-00U.S.218159
Leathem D. Smith Dock Co.1926-00-001942-00-00U.S.218159
U.S.L.H.S.1893-00-001914-00-00U.S.U.S.L.H.S