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RICE, R.N.
Registry and Rig Information
- Vessel Name: RICE, R.N.
- Nationality: U.S.
- Official Number: 21191
- Rig: Steamer
Dimensions and Tonnage
- Length: 238.58
- Width: 32.50
- Depth: 13.16
- Masts: 0
- Gross Tonnage: 1096.94
- Net Tonnage: 0.00
- Hull Material: Wood
- Hull Number:
Vessel History
- Rebuilds: Rig changed to barge, Detroit, MI, October 6, 1877 (622.02 gross - 592.80 net). Rig changed to schooner barge, Buffalo, NY, November 26, 1880.
- History: First enrollment issued at Detroit, MI, April 15, 1867.
- Disposition: Sprung a leak and abandoned by crew, September 30, 1888, 20 miles northwest of Grand Haven, MI, Lake Michigan. Crew rescued by towing steamer, propeller HURON CITY, both vessels downbound with lumber; no lives lost. Final enrollment surrendered at Buffalo, NY, December 19, 1888.
Build Information
- Builder: Campbell & Owen
- Place Built: Detroit, MI
- Year Built: 1866
Ownership Changes
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| No owner changes recorded. |
Name Changes
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| No name changes recorded. |
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