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ARMOUR, PHILIP D.
Registry and Rig Information
- Vessel Name: ARMOUR, PHILIP D.
- Nationality: U.S.
- Official Number: 150459
- Rig: Propeller
Dimensions and Tonnage
- Length: 264.00
- Width: 40.50
- Depth: 21.00
- Masts: 0
- Gross Tonnage: 1990.00
- Net Tonnage: 1452.00
- Hull Material: Wood
- Hull Number: 00093
Vessel History
- Rebuilds: Rig changed to barge, 1915.
- History: Barge drifted onto a shoal about ten miles northwest of Presque Isle Light, and several hours later sank. Crew was rescued by USCG MORRILL.
- Disposition: While in tow of tug HENRY E. GILLEN, and bound from Ashtabula, OH, for Welland, Ontario, with coal, attempted to head in for Erie, PA, and shelter, during gale on November 13, 1915. Tow line fouled the tug's propeller and snapped; (see memo.)
Build Information
- Builder: Detroit Dry Dock Co.
- Place Built: Detroit, MI
- Year Built: 1889
Ownership Changes
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| No owner changes recorded. |
Name Changes
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| No name changes recorded. |
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