KNIGHT, ERASTUS C.

Registry and Rig Information

Name KNIGHT, ERASTUS C.
Registry U.S.
Official Number 205312
Rig Tug

Dimensions and Tonnage

Length 56.42
Width 15.25
Depth 7.75
Gross Tonnage 47.00
Net Tonnage 32.00
Hull Material Steel

Vessel History

Rebuilds Converted to oil in April, 1928.
Disposition Capsized and sank on June 3, 1981 while undergoing routine test maneuvers on Lake Michigan 2 1/2 miles off Milwaukee, WI. All were rescued.

Build Information

Builder Cowles, Benjamin L.
Place Built Buffalo, NY
Date Built 1908-00-00

Source

Source HCGL

Vessel Names

NameBegin DateEnd DateRegistryOfficial Number
AUBREY1918-00-001964-00-00U.S.205312
GILLEN, EDWARD E.1964-00-001981-00-00U.S.205312

Vessel Owners

NameBegin DateEnd DateRegistryOfficial Number
Frank P. Coyle1908-00-001912-00-00U.S.205312
American Sand & Gravel Co.1912-00-001918-00-00U.S.205312
American Construction Co.1918-00-001948-00-00U.S.205312
Merritt, Chapman & Scott Corp.1948-00-001957-00-00U.S.205312
Edward E. Gillen Co.1957-00-001981-00-00U.S.205312