Great Lakes Vessels Online Index
VIKING
Registry and Rig Information
- Vessel Name: VIKING
- Nationality: U.S.
- Official Number: 161612
- Rig: Propeller
Dimensions and Tonnage
- Length: 217.33
- Width: 37.00
- Depth: 15.00
- Masts: 0
- Gross Tonnage: 1117.23
- Net Tonnage: 943.82
- Hull Material: Steel
- Hull Number: 00049
Vessel History
- Rebuilds: Canadian measures, 1918 (217 x 36.58 x 14.58; 1231 gross - 727 net).
- History: First enrollment issued at Buffalo, NY, September 9, 1889.
- Disposition: Scrapped in 1935.
Build Information
- Builder: Union Dry Dock Co.
- Place Built: Buffalo, NY
- Year Built: 1889
Ownership Changes
Owner |
Date |
Registry |
Official Number |
Frank W. Gilchrist |
1889 - 1903 |
U.S. |
161612 |
Frank R. Gilchrist |
1903 - 1904 |
U.S. |
161612 |
Merida Steamship Co. |
1904 - 1915 |
U.S. |
161612 |
Petrol Traffic Co. |
1915 - 1918 |
U.S. |
161612 |
Alfred E. Matthews |
1918 - 1921 |
CANADA |
141661 |
Matthews Steamship Co., Ltd. |
1921 - 1925 |
CANADA |
141661 |
Seneca Washed Gravel Co. |
1925 - 1935 |
U.S. |
161612 |
Name Changes
Name |
Date |
Registry |
Official Number |
CYLATON |
1918 - 1920 |
CANADA |
141661 |
CLINTON |
1920 - 1925 |
CANADA |
141661 |
VIKING |
1925 - 1935 |
U.S. |
161612 |
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