KANAWHA
Registry and Rig Information | |
|---|---|
| Name | KANAWHA |
| Registry | U.S. |
| Official Number | 161199 |
| Rig | Propeller |
Dimensions and Tonnage | |
| Length | 243.42 |
| Width | 43.33 |
| Depth | 23.42 |
| Gross Tonnage | 2182.00 |
| Net Tonnage | 1906.00 |
| Hull Material | Steel |
| Hull Number | 00018 |
Vessel History | |
| History | Taken to Atlantic Coast in 1904. |
| Disposition | Cleared New York, NY, March 11, 1916, then loaded coal at Norfolk, VA, for Rio de Janeiro. Foundered in position 33.8N x 73.42W, in Atlantic Ocean, March 16, 1916; seven lives lost. Twenty-one of crew rescued by steamer SANTA MARTA. |
Build Information | |
| Builder | Jenks Ship Building Co. |
| Place Built | Port Huron, MI |
| Date Built | 1902-00-00 |
Source | |
| Source | HCGL |
Vessel Owners
| Name | Begin Date | End Date | Registry | Official Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F.B. & F.P. Chesbrough | 1902-00-00 | 1914-00-00 | U.S. | 161199 |
| American Shipping Co. | 1914-00-00 | 1916-00-00 | U.S. | 161199 |