MCKERCHEY, JOHN M.

Registry and Rig Information

Name MCKERCHEY, JOHN M.
Registry U.S.
Official Number 203204
Rig Propeller

Dimensions and Tonnage

Length 161.00
Width 37.00
Depth 11.00
Gross Tonnage 732.00
Net Tonnage 443.00
Hull Material Steel
Hull Number 00023

Vessel History

Rebuilds Measures change, 1930 (161.16 x 37 x 11; 506 gross - 286 net).
Disposition Capsized and sank off Lorain, OH, Lake Erie, on October 16, 1950; one life lost. Vessel removed as menace to navigation in 1954 by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Build Information

Builder Great Lakes Engineering Works
Place Built Ecorse, MI
Date Built 1906-00-00

Source

Source HCGL

Vessel Owners

NameBegin DateEnd DateRegistryOfficial Number
C.H. Little Co.1912-00-001914-00-00U.S.203204
John M. McKerchey1906-00-001912-00-00U.S.203204
Kelley Island Lime & Transportation Co.1923-00-001950-00-00U.S.203204
United Fuel & Supply Co.1914-00-001923-00-00U.S.203204