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Arrived at Fraser Shipyards, Inc., Superior, WI, on December 6, 1972, for lengthening. Received 96-foot mid-section; departed yard on April 16, 1972. New measures (March-April) 1973 (786.33 x 75.75 x 32.75; 15995 gross - 12405 net). |
| History
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Christened at Cleveland, OH, on May 1, 1958. As JOHN SHERWIN: Struck a large rock in upper St. Marys River, October 30, 1960, and ripped a 300-foot gash in hull, filling with water. Refloated November 5, 1960. Ran aground near Six-Mile Point, St. Marys River, July 24, 1970; released self with little damage. Struck ice boom anchor in St. Marys River on December 13, 1978, sustaining bottom damage. In August 2008, towed to Sturgeon Bay, WI, for repowering and conversion to self-unloader. These plans canceled because of economic difficulties. |
