Registry and Rig Information |
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| Name
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MENOMINEE |
| Registry
|
U.S. |
| Official Number
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90720 |
| Rig
|
Propeller |
Dimensions and Tonnage |
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| Length
|
184.00 |
| Width
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34.00 |
| Depth
|
11.00 |
| Gross Tonnage
|
796.31 |
| Net Tonnage
|
712.52 |
| Hull Material
|
Wood |
Vessel History |
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| Rebuilds
|
Rebuilt as IOWA by Burger & Burger, at Manitowoc, WI, floated May 11, 1896, and enrolled as new vessel (202.42 x 36.33 x 13; 1157.47 gross - 846.38 net). MENOMINEE's final enrollment surrendered at Milwaukee, June 6, 1896, and endorsed \"abandoned.\" |
| History
|
First enrollment issued at Milwaukee, WI, October 7, 1872. First enrollment issued at Milwaukee, WI, June 15, 1896.
As IOWA: On July 17, 1913, the SHEBOYGAN (US 115119) rammed the IOWA in the Chicago River, severely holing the later in her starboard bow just forward of the pilot house. Tugs assisted IOWA to the dock where she subsequently sank with no injuries or loss of life. The SHEBOYGAN was only slightly damaged. IOWA was later raised and returned to service. (Duluth Herald, 7-17-1913; Chicago Record-Herald 7-18-1913) |
| Disposition
|
Crushed in ice off Chicago harbor, Lake Michigan, on February 4, 1915, and sank. |
Build Information |
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| Builder
|
Rand, George S. |
| Place Built
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Manitowoc, WI |
| Date Built
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1872-00-00 |
Source |
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| Source
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HCGL |
