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LAKE WIMICO
Registry and Rig Information
- Vessel Name: LAKE WIMICO
- Nationality: U.S.
- Official Number: 216538
- Rig: Propeller
Dimensions and Tonnage
- Length: 251.00
- Width: 43.42
- Depth: 20.00
- Masts: 0
- Gross Tonnage: 2013.00
- Net Tonnage: 1242.00
- Hull Material: Steel
- Hull Number: 00733
Vessel History
- Rebuilds: Reduced to barge in 1941 (1814 gross - 1814 net).
- History: Vessel laid down as WAR POPLAR, under contract to Cunard Steamship Co., Ltd., agent for the Shipping Controller, London, England. Requisitioned by U.S. Shipping Board under the Urgent Deficiencies Act of June 13, 1917.
- Disposition: Broken up in 1960.
Build Information
- Builder: American Ship Building Co.
- Place Built: Lorain, OH
- Year Built: 1918
Ownership Changes
| Owner |
Date |
Registry |
Official Number |
| U.S. Shipping Board |
1918 - 1926 |
U.S. |
216538 |
| Cowley Gulf Lines |
1926 - 1929 |
U.S. |
216538 |
| Gulf Mail Steamship Lines, Inc. |
1929 - 1941 |
U.S. |
216538 |
| Martin Marine Transportation Co. |
1941 - 1948 |
U.S. |
216538 |
| Sheridan Barge Line |
1948 - 1960 |
U.S. |
216538 |
Name Changes
| Name |
Date |
Registry |
Official Number |
| CONTOY |
1930 - current |
U.S. |
216538 |
| SHERIDAN, BLANCHE |
1948 - current |
U.S. |
216538 |
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