STEELTON
Registry and Rig Information | |
|---|---|
| Name | STEELTON |
| Registry | U.S. |
| Official Number | 244507 |
| Rig | Propeller |
Dimensions and Tonnage | |
| Length | 603.66 |
| Width | 60.16 |
| Depth | 30.16 |
| Gross Tonnage | 9057.00 |
| Net Tonnage | 6793.00 |
| Hull Material | Steel |
| Hull Number | 00525 |
Vessel History | |
| Rebuilds | Converted to self-unloader by American Ship Building Co., Toledo, OH, winter, 1965-1966 (8421 gross - 6120 net). |
| History | Launched as PILOT KNOB 2nd. Launched September 11, 1943.Built under U.S. Maritime Commission contract L6-S-B1 class bulk carrier. \"Swapped\" to Interlake Steamship Co. in 1965 for conversion to self-unloader because of condition of tank tops - in exchange for steamer FRANK PURNELL. Cleared Toledo, OH, on August 15, 1966 after conversion. As FRANK PURNELL: Grounded near Tonawanda, NY, Niagara River, November 9, 1971. Lightered by W.C. Richardson on November 9, 1971; and taken to Lorain for repairs. In collision with SYLVANIA in fog just north of Detroit River Light, June 2, 1973, at 0523; was upbound with coal from Lorain, OH. Grounded briefly, then went to St. Clair, MI, to unload. Suffered only minor damage. Grounded near North Bass Island, Lake Erie, April 20, 1973; released herself and went to American Ship Building Co., Lorain, OH, for inspection. Pushed into walkway by wake of passing freighter at Shell Oil Dock, Sarnia, on August 14, 1973, causing extensive damage to walkway. As ROBERT C. NORTON: Sustained estimated $350,000 damage on May 6, 1977, when grounded at Calcite, IN. |
| Disposition | Sold to International Marine Salvage for scrapping in 1994. |
Build Information | |
| Builder | Great Lakes Engineering Works |
| Place Built | Ashtabula, OH |
| Date Built | 1943-00-00 |
Source | |
| Source | HCGL |
Vessel Names
| Name | Begin Date | End Date | Registry | Official Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTON, ROBERT C. | 1974-00-00 | U.S. | 244507 | |
| PURNELL, FRANK | 1966-00-00 | 1974-00-00 | U.S. | 244507 |
Vessel Owners
| Name | Begin Date | End Date | Registry | Official Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethlehem Transportation Co. | 1943-00-00 | 1966-00-00 | U.S. | 244507 |
| Int'l Marine Salvage | 1994-00-00 | |||
| Interlake Steamship Co. | 1966-00-00 | 1966-00-00 | U.S. | 244507 |
| Oglebay Norton Co. | 1970-00-00 | 1994-00-00 | U.S. | 244507 |
| Pickands Mather & Co. | 1966-00-00 | 1970-00-00 | U.S. | 244507 |
| U.S. Maritime Commission | 1943-00-00 | 1943-00-00 | U.S. | 244507 |