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WAINWRIGHT
Registry and Rig Information
- Vessel Name: WAINWRIGHT
- Nationality: U.S.
- Official Number: 205012
- Rig: Propeller
Dimensions and Tonnage
- Length: 420.00
- Width: 52.16
- Depth: 29.00
- Masts: 0
- Gross Tonnage: 4937.00
- Net Tonnage: 3714.00
- Hull Material: Steel
- Hull Number: 00175
Vessel History
- Rebuilds: Tonnage and dimension change, 1943 (428.5 x 52.16 x 24; 4883 gross - 3681 net). Converted to crane ship, 1950.
- History: As W.C. RICHARDSON: Suffered bow damage when rudder failed to respond when entering Rock Cut, St. Marys River, May 24, 1970.
- Disposition: Removed from documentation, August, 1977. Sold to Consolidated Coal Co., Toledo, OH, for use as dock, utilizing cranes. Scrapped, 1985, at Toledo.
Build Information
- Builder: Detroit Ship Building Co.
- Place Built: Wyandotte, MI
- Year Built: 1908
Ownership Changes
Owner |
Date |
Registry |
Official Number |
Wainwright Steamship Co. (Edward Mehl, Mgr.) |
1908 - 1915 |
U.S. |
205012 |
Fort Henry Transportation Co. (W.C. Richardson, Mgr.) |
1915 - 1921 |
U.S. |
205012 |
Columbia Steamship Co. |
1921 - 1935 |
U.S. |
205012 |
Columbia Transportation Co. |
1935 - 1958 |
U.S. |
205012 |
Oglebay Norton Co. |
1958 - 1977 |
U.S. |
205012 |
Name Changes
Name |
Date |
Registry |
Official Number |
RICHARDSON, W.C. |
1915 - 1977 |
U.S. |
205012 |
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