Registry and Rig Information |
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| Name
|
INDIANA |
| Registry
|
U.S. |
| Official Number
|
100471 |
| Rig
|
Propeller |
Dimensions and Tonnage |
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| Length
|
201.00 |
| Width
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35.33 |
| Depth
|
14.25 |
| Gross Tonnage
|
1177.00 |
| Net Tonnage
|
961.00 |
| Hull Material
|
Wood |
Vessel History |
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| Rebuilds
|
Lengthened by Manitowoc Shipbuilding Co., 1915 (223 x 35.33 x 14.25; 1979 gross - 1562 net). Rig changed to barge; converted to floating dormitory, 1930. |
| History
|
Vessel converted for use as floating dormitory; towed to St. Marys River for use in West Neebish Channel construction project. In 1932, towed to same use during digging of Livingstone Channel in Lower Detroit River.Struck underwater obstruction - an extension of the Chicago outer breakwall, when entering Chicago, January 14, 1917. Went to Manitowoc Dry Dock Co. for repairs.
During fog, collided with Carter H. Harrison water-intake crib, off Chicago, bow-on, during summer, 1922. Taken for repairs to Manitowoc Shipbuilding Co. |
| Disposition
|
Vessel towed to Monroe, MI, 1938, then to Toledo, OH, where the Wabash Salvage Co. stripped the hull. Remains lay beside the Ash Street Bridge, Toledo, OH, for many years. |
Build Information |
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| Builder
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Burger & Burger |
| Place Built
|
Manitowoc, WI |
| Date Built
|
1890-00-00 |
Source |
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| Source
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HCGL |
