SORREL, GENERAL G.M.
Registry and Rig Information | |
|---|---|
| Name | SORREL, GENERAL G.M. |
| Registry | U.S. |
| Official Number | 203337 |
| Rig | Tug |
Dimensions and Tonnage | |
| Length | 92.00 |
| Width | 21.42 |
| Depth | 10.66 |
| Gross Tonnage | 169.00 |
| Net Tonnage | 115.00 |
| Hull Material | Steel |
| Hull Number | 00335 |
Vessel History | |
| Rebuilds | Rebuilt and repowered in 1950 (97.75 x 21.42 x 10.66; 180 gross - 122 net). |
| History | Passed up, Port Colborne as NORTH AMERICAN, May 1, 1968. Used to tow barge JOHN L.A. GALSTER in cement trade, Petoskey, MI-Milwaukee, WI.As LAUREN CASTLE: While aiding cement carrier S.T. CRAPO, March 30, 1974, west of Gull Island, Lake Michigan, became tangled in tow line. As tug heeled over, nearly capsizing, two crewmen were thrown overboard and lost. |
| Disposition | Sank in 392 feet of water, November 5, 1980, in Grand Traverse Bay, Lake Michigan, while assisting the tanker AMOCO WISCONSIN; one life lost. |
Build Information | |
| Builder | Delaware River Iron Ship Building & Engineering Co |
| Place Built | Chester, PA |
| Date Built | 1906-00-00 |
Source | |
| Source | HCGL |
Vessel Names
| Name | Begin Date | End Date | Registry | Official Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CASTLE, LAUREN | 1969-00-00 | 1980-00-00 | U.S. | 203337 |
| MCALLISTER BROTHERS | 1950-00-00 | 1968-00-00 | U.S. | 203337 |
| NORTH AMERICAN | 1968-00-00 | 1969-00-00 | U.S. | 203337 |
Vessel Owners
| Name | Begin Date | End Date | Registry | Official Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Capital Corp., Inc. | 1977-00-00 | 1979-00-00 | U.S. | 203337 |
| McAllister Brothers, Inc. | 1946-00-00 | 1950-00-00 | U.S. | 203337 |
| McAllister Brothers, Inc. | 1963-00-00 | 1968-00-00 | U.S. | 203337 |
| Ocean Steamship Co. | 1906-00-00 | 1946-00-00 | U.S. | 203337 |
| Penn Dixie Leasing Co. | 1968-00-00 | 1977-00-00 | U.S. | 203337 |
| Selvick Marine Towing Co. | 1979-00-00 | 1980-00-00 | U.S. | 203337 |
| Stanwood Towing Co. | 1950-00-00 | 1963-00-00 | U.S. | 203337 |