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SMITH, SOMMERS N.
Registry and Rig Information
- Vessel Name: SMITH, SOMMERS N.
- Nationality: U.S.
- Official Number: 116141
- Rig: Tug
Dimensions and Tonnage
- Length: 66.50
- Width: 16.00
- Depth: 7.16
- Masts: 0
- Gross Tonnage: 52.78
- Net Tonnage: 26.39
- Hull Material: Iron
- Hull Number:
Vessel History
- Rebuilds: Converted to oil, 1947.
- History: On Lakes in 1957 for construction of Straits of Mackinac Bridge. Removed from documentation in May/June, 1972. Redocumented in January/February, 1973.
- Disposition: Out of documentation sometime between 1982-1988.
Build Information
- Builder:
- Place Built: Philadelphia, PA
- Year Built: 1887
Ownership Changes
| Owner |
Date |
Registry |
Official Number |
| Snow Marine Corp. |
1925 - 1947 |
U.S. |
116141 |
| Merritt-Chapman & Scott Corp. |
1947 - 1964 |
U.S. |
116141 |
| Bay Towing Corp. |
1964 - 1973 |
U.S. |
116141 |
| Charles V. Spencer |
1973 - 1973 |
U.S. |
116141 |
| Sadler Towing Corp. |
1973 - current |
U.S. |
116141 |
Name Changes
| Name |
Date |
Registry |
Official Number |
| CAVALIER |
1947 - 1964 |
U.S. |
116141 |
| BAY KING |
1964 - 1973 |
U.S. |
116141 |
| BEVERLY FRANCES |
1973 - 1973 |
U.S. |
116141 |
| CHEE CHEE |
1973 - 1979 |
U.S. |
116141 |
| KING CO BRA |
1979 - current |
U.S. |
116141 |
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