GLIDDEN, JOHN N.

Registry and Rig Information

Name GLIDDEN, JOHN N.
Registry U.S.
Official Number 76080
Rig Propeller

Dimensions and Tonnage

Length 221.58
Width 35.00
Depth 19.25
Gross Tonnage 1322.60
Net Tonnage 1110.92
Hull Material Wood

Vessel History

Rebuilds Rig changed to two masts, Cleveland, OH, April 17, 1896.
History First enrollment issued at Cleveland, OH, July 3, 1879.Final enrollment surrendered at Cleveland, OH, December 18, 1903.
Disposition Sunk in collision with barge MAGNA, which was in tow of propeller EMPIRE CITY, October 9, 1903, about 500 feet from lower end of St. Clair Ship Canal, nearly blocking channels. Vessel was downbound with ore; no lives lost. Wreck had to be dynamited out.

Build Information

Builder Radcliffe, William R.
Place Built Cleveland, OH
Date Built 1879-00-00

Source

Source HCGL