LAFAYETTE

Registry and Rig Information

Name LAFAYETTE
Registry U.S.
Official Number 141657
Rig Propeller

Dimensions and Tonnage

Length 454.00
Width 50.00
Depth 28.42
Gross Tonnage 5113.00
Net Tonnage 3827.00
Hull Material Steel
Hull Number 00301

Vessel History

History Stranded on Encampment Island, near Two Harbors, MN, Lake Superior, on November 28, 1905. Consort MANILA collided with her and also ran ashore. Steamer broke in two; one life lost; total loss of $300,000. Stern section salvaged in 1906 and taken to Duluth, MN. Engine placed in steamer J.S. ASHLEY and stern scrapped in 1908.

Build Information

Builder American Shipbuilding Co.
Place Built Lorain, OH
Date Built 1900-00-00

Source

Source HCGL

Vessel Owners

NameBegin DateEnd DateRegistryOfficial Number
Pittsburgh Steamship Co. (Andrew Carnegie)1900-00-001901-00-00U.S.141657
Pittsburgh Steamship Co.1901-00-001905-00-00U.S.141657