Registry and Rig Information |
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| Name
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WATER WITCH |
| Registry
|
U.S. |
| Rig
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Propeller |
Dimensions and Tonnage |
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| Length
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163.75 |
| Width
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25.33 |
| Depth
|
9.33 |
| Gross Tonnage
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369.70 |
| Hull Material
|
Wood |
Vessel History |
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| History
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In 1862, ran Cleveland-Detroit-Superior City, Captain B. Sweeney. In April, 1863, placed in Sarnia-Chicago run in connection with Grand Trunk Railway, Captain George H. Ryder. |
| Disposition
|
Foundered on November 13, 1863, in gale, off Saginaw Bay, Lake Huron; no survivors. Varying accounts set loss of life at from 20-28 lives. Was bound from Chicago for Sarnia. |
Build Information |
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| Builder
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Wolverton, John L. |
| Place Built
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Newport (Marine City), MI |
| Date Built
|
1862-00-00 |
Source |
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| Source
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HCGL |