Registry and Rig Information |
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| Name
|
NORTHWESTERN |
| Registry
|
U.S. |
| Official Number
|
130908 |
| Rig
|
Propeller |
Dimensions and Tonnage |
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| Length
|
242.00 |
| Width
|
42.16 |
| Depth
|
23.16 |
| Gross Tonnage
|
2157.00 |
| Net Tonnage
|
1496.00 |
| Hull Material
|
Steel |
| Hull Number
|
00043 |
Vessel History |
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| Rebuilds
|
Tonnage change, 1903 (2207 gross - 1299 net). Rebuilt and lengthened, 1921 (303.16 x 42.16 x 23.16; 2881 gross - 2159 net). Converted to tanker in 1905. |
| History
|
As NORTHWESTERN: Partially burned at Port Neches, TX, on February 11, 1920. |
| Disposition
|
Shelled and sunk by German submarine five miles north of Gibara, Santiago, in position 21.13N x 76.05W, on April 30, 1942. Five of crew of thirty-three lost; on voyage from Tampa, FL for Banes. |
Build Information |
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| Builder
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Chicago Ship Building Co. |
| Place Built
|
Chicago, IL |
| Date Built
|
1901-00-00 |
Source |
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| Source
|
HCGL |
