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CALLAWAY, CASON J.

Registry and Rig Information

• Vessel Name: CALLAWAY, CASON J.
• Nationality: U.S.
• Official Number: 264349
• Rig: Propeller

Dimensions and Tonnage

• Length: 629.33
• Width: 70.16
• Depth: 31.25
• Masts: 0
• Gross Tonnage: 11591.00
• Net Tonnage: 8649.00
• Hull Material: Steel
• Hull Number: 00297

Vessel History

• Rebuilds: Received 120' midbody at Fraser Shipyards, April, 1974, Superior WI (749.33 x 70.16 x 31.25; 13764 gross - 10786 net). Converted to self-unloader by Fraser Shipyards - completed January 1982.
• History: As CASON J. CALLAWAY: In collision with B.F. JONES just above Lime Island, in St. Marys River, August 21, 1955. Resulted in severe bow damage and scrapping of JONES. Suffered minor hull damage, apparently in Lake Superior ice, in February 1979, resulting in flooded forepeak. Temporary repairs at Two Harbors, MN.
• Disposition:

Build Information

• Builder: Great Lakes Engineering Works
• Place Built: River Rouge, MI
• Year Built: 1952

Ownership Changes

Owner	Date	Registry	Official Number
Pittsburg Steamship Co.	1952 - 1952	U.S.	264349
U.S. Steel Corp.	1952 - current	U.S.	264349

Name Changes

Name	Date	Registry	Official Number
No name changes recorded.

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