Great Lakes Vessels Online Index
0133
Registry and Rig Information
- Vessel Name: 0133
- Nationality: U.S.
- Official Number: 53280
- Rig: Barge (Whaleback)
Dimensions and Tonnage
- Length: 292.00
- Width: 36.00
- Depth: 22.00
- Masts: 0
- Gross Tonnage: 1310.00
- Net Tonnage: 1265.00
- Hull Material: Steel
- Hull Number: 00133
Vessel History
- Rebuilds: Rebuilt by Great Lakes Engineering Works, Ecorse, MI, in 1911. (261 x 36 x 22; 1159 gross - 1115 net).
- History:
- Disposition: Foundered one mile south of Fire Island, NY, on November 12, 1911, with all hands. Five lives lost. Final document surrendered at Newport News, VA, on March 6, 1912.
Build Information
- Builder: American Steel Barge Co.
- Place Built: Superior, WI
- Year Built: 1893
Ownership Changes
| Owner |
Date |
Registry |
Official Number |
| American Steel Barge Co. |
1893 - 1900 |
U.S. |
53280 |
| Bessemer Steamship Co. |
1900 - 1901 |
U.S. |
53280 |
| Pittsburgh Steamship Co. |
1901 - 1910 |
U.S. |
53280 |
| Great Lakes Engineering Works |
1910 - 1911 |
U.S. |
53280 |
| Philadelphia Trust, Safe Deposit & Insurance Co.(Harper Transportation Co.Mgrs.) |
1911 - 1911 |
U.S. |
53280 |
Name Changes
| Name |
Date |
Registry |
Official Number |
| SEARSPORT |
1911 - 1911 |
U.S. |
53280 |
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