Registry and Rig Information |
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| Name
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SLOAN, GEORGE A. |
| Registry
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U.S. |
| Official Number
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243416 |
| Rig
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Propeller |
Dimensions and Tonnage |
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| Length
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603.66 |
| Width
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60.16 |
| Depth
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30.16 |
| Gross Tonnage
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9057.00 |
| Net Tonnage
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6793.00 |
| Hull Material
|
Steel |
| Hull Number
|
00292 |
Vessel History |
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| Rebuilds
|
Converted to self unloader by Fraser Shipyards, Inc., Superior, WI; winter, 1966-1967; conversion completed June 24, 1967 (603.66 x 60.16 x 33.42; 9706 gross - 6793 net). Converted to oil firing winter 1976-77 at Fraser shipyard, Superior, WI. January 12, 1985, received tailshaft and controllable-pitch wheel from RAYMOND H. REISS. |
| History
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Launched as HILL ANNEX.Built under U.S. Maritime Commission contract, as L6-S-B1 class bulk carrier.
As GEORGE A. SLOAN: Ran aground near Mackinac Island, Lake Michigan, on October 22, 1966. Released by USCG MACKINAC and taken to Fraser Shipyards, Superior, WI, for repairs and conversion to self-unloader. Lost her wheel off Alpena on September 23, 1984 and was towed into Bay Shipbuilding, Sturgeon Bay. |
| Disposition
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Towed to Sarnia, ON, to strip for parts in April 2021. Towed to Sault Ste. Marine, ON, for scrapping in October 2021. |
Build Information |
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| Builder
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Great Lakes Engineering Works |
| Place Built
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River Rouge, MI |
| Date Built
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1943-00-00 |
Source |
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| Source
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HCGL |
