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WOODRUFF, LEWIS
Registry and Rig Information
- Vessel Name: WOODRUFF, LEWIS
- Nationality: U.S.
- Official Number: 200211
- Rig: Propeller
Dimensions and Tonnage
- Length: 416.00
- Width: 50.00
- Depth: 28.00
- Masts: 0
- Gross Tonnage: 4707.00
- Net Tonnage: 3380.00
- Hull Material: Steel
- Hull Number: 00326
Vessel History
- Rebuilds:
- History:
- Disposition: Foundered in "Big Storm" of November 9-13, 1913, on Lake Huron with all hands. Twenty-four lives lost. Was upbound with cargo of coal. Cargo valued at $30,000; vessel at $155,000; total loss of $185,000.
Build Information
- Builder: American Ship Building Co.
- Place Built: Lorain, OH
- Year Built: 1903
Ownership Changes
| Owner |
Date |
Registry |
Official Number |
| Gilchrist Transportation Co. |
1903 - 1913 |
U.S. |
200211 |
| Interlake Steamship Co. (Pickands, Mather & Co., Mgrs.) |
1913 - 1913 |
U.S. |
200211 |
Name Changes
| Name |
Date |
Registry |
Official Number |
| ARGUS |
1913 - 1913 |
U.S. |
200211 |
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