PORTER, ADMIRAL D.D.
Registry and Rig Information | |
|---|---|
| Name | PORTER, ADMIRAL D.D. |
| Registry | U.S. |
| Official Number | 980 |
| Rig | Tug |
Dimensions and Tonnage | |
| Length | 118.00 |
| Width | 21.42 |
| Depth | 8.00 |
| Gross Tonnage | 192.65 |
| Hull Material | Wood |
Vessel History | |
| Rebuilds | Remeasured, Philadelphia, PA, 1865 (110.66 x 21.16 x 8; 111.88 gross). Canadian measures, 1878 (110.42 x 21.16 x 9.50; 152 gross). Rebuilt, 1881 (236 gross). U.S. measures, Port Huron, MI, April 17, 1889 (114.42 x 22.16 x 10; 195.48 gross - 97.74 net). |
| History | First enrollment issued at Philadelphia, PA, November 21, 1864.First Great Lakes enrollment at Chicago, IL, July 9, 1867, from Temporary Register, New York, NY, May 13, 1867. Final U.S. enrollment surrendered at Buffalo, NY, December 31, 1878, as \"sold foreign.\" Reenrolled at Port Huron, MI, April 17, 1889, as \"foreign wreck.\" Philadelphia owners are as follows: Thomas Clyde Nov 21, 1864 - May 31, 1877. Delaware & Chesapeake Tow Boat Co. May 31, 1866 - May 13, 1867. As ADMIRAL D.D. PORTER: Caught fire at Port Huron, MI, November 27, 1888, and burned off upper cabins. |
| Disposition | Stranded on Victoria Island, Lake Superior, on June 13, 1921; caught fire and burned to a total loss. |
Build Information | |
| Builder | Archibald, J.J. |
| Place Built | Wilmington, DE |
| Date Built | 1864-00-00 |
Source | |
| Source | HCGL |
Vessel Names
| Name | Begin Date | End Date | Registry | Official Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOWARD | 1889-00-00 | 1921-00-00 | U.S. | 980 |
| PORTE, ADMIRAL D.D. | 1878-00-00 | 1889-00-00 | CANADA | 74376 |