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MANITOU
Registry and Rig Information
- Vessel Name: MANITOU
- Nationality: U.S.
- Official Number: 92521
- Rig: Passenger Propeller
Dimensions and Tonnage
- Length: 274.58
- Width: 42.16
- Depth: 20.66
- Masts: 0
- Gross Tonnage: 2944.00
- Net Tonnage: 2391.00
- Hull Material: Steel
- Hull Number: 00008
Vessel History
- Rebuilds: Reportedly converted to barge, c.1937; carried as such in 1941 ABS Record.
- History: Burned at Manistee, MI, during scrapping operations, on night of October 10-11, 1936; watchman burned to death.
Ran during most of career on Chicago-Mackinac Island run. Ran Duluth-Chicago in 1933, then laid up at Manistee, MI. Burned there while in ordinary.
Grounded on August 16, 1931, in fog near Sailors Encampment, St. Marys River. Released several days later by digging a channel, plus assistance from wrecking tug FAVORITE.
- Disposition: Reportedly burned at Manistee, MI, in lay-up, in 1936; converted to barge. Reported scrapped during WW II, but carried in Annual List of U.S. Merchant Vessels until 1949, when listed as "Abandoned."
Build Information
- Builder: Chicago Ship Building Co.
- Place Built: Chicago, IL
- Year Built: 1893
Ownership Changes
| Owner |
Date |
Registry |
Official Number |
| Manitou Steamship Co. |
1893 - 1907 |
U.S. |
92521 |
| Northern Michigan Transportation Co. |
1907 - 1920 |
U.S. |
92521 |
| Michigan Transit Co. |
1920 - 1925 |
U.S. |
92521 |
| Central Securities Co. |
1925 - 1926 |
U.S. |
92521 |
| Michigan Transit Corp. |
1926 - 1933 |
U.S. |
92521 |
| Isle Royal Transportation Co. (AZ) |
1933 - 1949 |
U.S. |
92521 |
Name Changes
| Name |
Date |
Registry |
Official Number |
| ISLE ROYAL |
1933 - 1942 |
U.S. |
92521 |
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