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MINNETONKA
Registry and Rig Information
- Vessel Name: MINNETONKA
- Nationality: U.S.
- Official Number: 93224
- Rig: Propeller
Dimensions and Tonnage
- Length: 430.00
- Width: 43.58
- Depth: 33.00
- Masts: 0
- Gross Tonnage: 5270.00
- Net Tonnage: 3860.00
- Hull Material: Steel
- Hull Number: 00407
Vessel History
- Rebuilds: Converted from bulk to tank vessel, 1906 (5318 gross - 3346 net). Tonnage change, 1916 (5383 gross - 3390 net).
- History: Taken to Atlantic Coast in two sections, then joined.
- Disposition: Torpedoed by German submarine U-19 on February 25, 1918, in position 55.14N x 6.19W, about one mile from Loch Swilly; no casualties.
Build Information
- Builder: American Ship Building Co.
- Place Built: Cleveland, OH
- Year Built: 1901
Ownership Changes
Owner |
Date |
Registry |
Official Number |
American Navigation Co. |
1901 - 1906 |
U.S. |
93224 |
Sun Co. |
1906 - 1918 |
U.S. |
93224 |
Name Changes
Name |
Date |
Registry |
Official Number |
SANTA MARIA |
1906 - 1918 |
U.S. |
93224 |
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