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PRINCE, F.H.
Registry and Rig Information
- Vessel Name: PRINCE, F.H.
- Nationality: U.S.
- Official Number: 120797
- Rig: Propeller
Dimensions and Tonnage
- Length: 240.00
- Width: 42.00
- Depth: 23.33
- Masts: 0
- Gross Tonnage: 2047.35
- Net Tonnage: 1547.70
- Hull Material: Wood
- Hull Number: 00102
Vessel History
- Rebuilds: Converted to sand dredge in 1914.
- History: First enrollment issued at Detroit, MI, May 20, 1890.
Caught fire and was beached on east end of Kelleys Island, Lake Erie, OH, on August 8, 1911. Fire brought under control by sand dredges ALBERT Y. GOWAN and MARY H., with fire being confined to forward end. The next day the wind turned her around from a NNW position until she was heading south. On August 14, 1911, she caught fire in the after end and burned to a total loss. Loss estimate at $50,000. Her hull was sold at a U.S. Marshal's sale; engine and boilers removed in 1914 by William Ellory of Detroit, MI.
- Disposition:
Build Information
- Builder: Detroit Dry Dock Co.
- Place Built: Detroit, MI
- Year Built: 1890
Ownership Changes
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| No owner changes recorded. |
Name Changes
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