MILLER, LEONARD B.
Registry and Rig Information | |
|---|---|
| Name | MILLER, LEONARD B. |
| Registry | U.S. |
| Official Number | 207272 |
| Rig | Propeller |
Dimensions and Tonnage | |
| Length | 504.00 |
| Width | 54.00 |
| Depth | 30.00 |
| Gross Tonnage | 6291.00 |
| Net Tonnage | 4921.00 |
| Hull Material | Steel |
| Hull Number | 00447 |
Vessel History | |
| Rebuilds | Converted to combination self-unloader-crane ship, 1958, by Christy Corp., Sturgeon Bay, WI (6475 gross - 5157 net). Converted to barge, 1979. |
| History | As ROBERT C. NORTON: Grounded in Black Rock (NY) Ship Channel, on July 31, 1972. After lightering by steamer G.A. TOMLINSON, released on August 4, 1972.As BUCKEYE: Grounded in Middle Neebish Channel on April 20, 1978, when could not determine position amid shifting winter navigation aids. Only minor damages sustained, but Coast Guard survey disclosed more serious damages from other causes which had to be repaired before vessel could re-enter service. As barge, in tow of tug OLIVE L. MOORE, grounded in Amherstburg Channel, Detroit River, on May 3, 1981. Released same day. |
| Disposition | Scrapped in 1995, Lake Calumet, Chicago. |
Build Information | |
| Builder | American Shipbuilding Co. |
| Place Built | Cleveland, OH |
| Date Built | 1910-00-00 |
Source | |
| Source | HCGL |
Vessel Names
| Name | Begin Date | End Date | Registry | Official Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUCKEYE | 1974-00-00 | U.S. | 207272 | |
| GALLOWAY, CHARLES W. | 1937-00-00 | 1958-00-00 | U.S. | 207272 |
| NORTON, ROBERT C. | 1958-00-00 | 1974-00-00 | U.S. | 207272 |
Vessel Owners
| Name | Begin Date | End Date | Registry | Official Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Steamship Co. | 1921-00-00 | 1935-00-00 | U.S. | 207272 |
| Columbia Transportation Co. | 1935-00-00 | 1958-00-00 | U.S. | 207272 |
| Lake Transportation Co., Inc. | 1979-00-00 | U.S. | 207272 | |
| Oglebay Norton Co. | 1958-00-00 | 1979-00-00 | U.S. | 207272 |
| Richardson Transportation Co. | 1910-00-00 | 1921-00-00 | U.S. | 207272 |