GILCHER, WILLIAM H.
Registry and Rig Information | |
|---|---|
| Name | GILCHER, WILLIAM H. |
| Registry | U.S. |
| Official Number | 81326 |
| Rig | Propeller |
Dimensions and Tonnage | |
| Length | 301.50 |
| Width | 41.20 |
| Depth | 21.00 |
| Masts | 3 |
| Gross Tonnage | 2415.00 |
| Net Tonnage | 1987.00 |
| Hull Material | Steel |
| Hull Number | 00010 |
Vessel History | |
| History | Built for J.C. Gilchrist. |
| Disposition | Sank near North Manitou Island, Fox Islands, and High Island in Lake Michigan on October 28, 1892. All hands (18) were lost. Captain L.H. Weeks, Vermillion, OH. 1st Mate Ed. H. Porter, Lorain, OH. 2nd Mate, Harvey Peters, Cleveland, OH. Chief Engineer, Sidney Jones, Marine City. Thomas. Finley of Buffalo and Fred King, Chicago, Wheelsmen. Oilers Charles. Thompson, Vermilion, OH, Charles Hunton, Marine City. Charles Green and Albert Green, Marine City, Firemen. William and George Hostler, Marine City, Deck Hands. Steward Charles E. Williams, his body found on Fox Island. Cook, Wilson Carr. |
Build Information | |
| Builder | Cleveland Ship Building Co. |
| Place Built | Cleveland, OH |
| Date Built | 1891-00-00 |
Source | |
| Source | HCGL |
Vessel Owners
| Name | Registry | Official Number | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop, James J. | U.S. | 233217 |