Registry and Rig Information |
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| Name
|
PORTSMOUTH |
| Registry
|
U.S. |
| Official Number
|
19619 |
| Rig
|
Propeller |
Dimensions and Tonnage |
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| Length
|
176.33 |
| Width
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29.00 |
| Depth
|
10.83 |
| Gross Tonnage
|
525.60 |
| Hull Material
|
Wood |
Vessel History |
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| Rebuilds
|
Readmeasured at Dunkirk, NY, April 13, 1865 (182.66 x 27 x 10.25; 674.68 gross). |
| History
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First enrollment issued at Buffalo, NY, May 25, 1853.Final enrollment surrendered at Buffalo, NY, August 11, 1868. |
| Disposition
|
Stranded on Middle Island, Lake Huron, in heavy weather, November 15, 1867; broken up by gale weather, no lives lost. Was on voyage, Marquette, MI, for Buffalo, NY, with 418 tons of pig iron. Wrecking tug MAGNET salvaged c.150 tons of pig iron and cabin furniture. |
Build Information |
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| Builder
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Bidwell & Banta |
| Place Built
|
Buffalo, NY |
| Date Built
|
1853-00-00 |
Source |
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| Source
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HCGL |
