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BARTOW, J.H.
Registry and Rig Information
- Vessel Name: BARTOW, J.H.
- Nationality: U.S.
- Official Number: 203941
- Rig: Propeller
Dimensions and Tonnage
- Length: 504.00
- Width: 54.16
- Depth: 31.00
- Masts: 0
- Gross Tonnage: 6316.00
- Net Tonnage: 5021.00
- Hull Material: Steel
- Hull Number: 00169
Vessel History
- Rebuilds:
- History: As PIONEER: In collision on October 2, 1953, with German motorship WALLSCHIFF, in St. Clair River. One life was lost on the German vessel as she sank.
- Disposition: Sold in July, 1961, to Hyman-Michaels Co., Chicago, IL, then resold for scrapping overseas. Enroute overseas in tow, put into Gibraltar in November, 1961, for repairs suffered in gale on Atlantic. Scrapped in Italy.
Build Information
- Builder: Detroit Ship Building Co.
- Place Built: Wyandotte, MI
- Year Built: 1907
Ownership Changes
| Owner |
Date |
Registry |
Official Number |
| Erie Steamship Co. (E.D. Carter, Mgr.) |
1907 - 1914 |
U.S. |
203941 |
| Erie Steamship Co. (John J. Barlum) |
1914 - 1915 |
U.S. |
203941 |
| Cleveland-Cliffs Steamship Co. |
1915 - 1959 |
U.S. |
203941 |
| Nicholson Transit Co. |
1959 - 1961 |
U.S. |
203941 |
Name Changes
| Name |
Date |
Registry |
Official Number |
| PIONEER |
1918 - 1961 |
U.S. |
203941 |
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