WILSON, THOMAS
Registry and Rig Information | |
|---|---|
| Name | WILSON, THOMAS |
| Registry | U.S. |
| Official Number | 145616 |
| Rig | Propeller (Whaleback) |
Dimensions and Tonnage | |
| Length | 308.00 |
| Width | 38.00 |
| Depth | 24.00 |
| Gross Tonnage | 1713.00 |
| Net Tonnage | 1318.00 |
| Hull Material | Steel |
| Hull Number | 00119 |
Vessel History | |
| History | Sunk in collision with wooden steamer GEORGE G. HADLEY, one mile south of Duluth (MN) piers, June 7, 1902; both vessels sank. WILSON sank in three minutes; was outbound with iron ore for South Chicago, IL. Nine lives lost; remainder of crew saved by HADLEY and by tug ANNIE L. SMITH. Value of cargo, $7,000; of vessel, $200,000; total $207,000. |
Build Information | |
| Builder | American Steel Barge Co. |
| Place Built | Superior, WI |
| Date Built | 1892-00-00 |
Source | |
| Source | HCGL |
Vessel Owners
| Name | Begin Date | End Date | Registry | Official Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Steel Barge Co. | 1892-00-00 | 1900-00-00 | U.S. | 145616 |
| Bessemer Steamship Co. | 1900-00-00 | 1901-00-00 | U.S. | 145616 |
| Pittsburgh Steamship Co. | 1901-00-00 | 1902-00-00 | U.S. | 145616 |