MAGNET

Registry and Rig Information
Name	MAGNET
Registry	U.S.
Official Number	16318
Rig	Steamer
Dimensions and Tonnage
Length	141.66
Width	24.00
Depth	7.33
Gross Tonnage	235.65
Hull Material	Wood
Vessel History
Rebuilds	Rebuilt as wrecking tug by Charles S. Bidwell, Buffalo, NY, July 6, 1864 (143.83 x 24.33 x 10; 338.80 gross). Remeasured, Buffalo, NY, July 5, 1865 (145 x 24.5 x 9.58; 209.30 gross). Rig changed to sloop barge, Detroit, MI, September 8, 1879 (145 x 24.25 x 10; 217.16 gross - 206.31 net). Rig changed to schooner, Detroit, MI, March 30, 1888.
History	First enrollment issued at Detroit, MI, September 25, 1856.
Disposition	Bound for Marine City, MI, with load of coal, foundered off Middle Sister Island, Lake Erie, September 12, 1900. Crew was rescued by steamer FRANK E. KIRBY. Final enrollment surrendered at Port Huron, MI, September 21, 1900, and endorsed \"total loss.\"
Build Information
Builder	Kirby, Stephen R.
Place Built	East Saginaw, MI
Date Built	1856-00-00
Source
Source	HCGL