INTERNATIONAL
Registry and Rig Information | |
|---|---|
| Name | INTERNATIONAL |
| Registry | U.S. |
| Rig | Tug |
Dimensions and Tonnage | |
| Length | 76.00 |
| Width | 17.75 |
| Gross Tonnage | 30.00 |
| Hull Material | Iron |
| Hull Number | 00008 |
Vessel History | |
| Rebuilds | Rebuilt in winter, 1907-1908, by Empire Shipbuilding Co., Buffalo, NY; received new upper works and boilers. Converted to diesel (400 base HP) by Toronto Dry Dock Co., Ltd., Toronto, Ontario, in winter, 1942-1943. |
| History | Was owned by a subsidiary of Canadian National Railway to assist lumber vessels past International Bridge because of Niagara River current. Was not documented, 1884-1941. Taken down New York State Barge to New York and loaded aboard a freighter as deck cargo for Alexandria, Egypt. Remained in Suez area; last seen pulled out long bank of Canal just after Suez War of 1956. |
| Disposition | Reportedly in Suez Canal area as late as 1956; ultimate disposition unknown. |
Build Information | |
| Builder | Globe Iron Works |
| Place Built | Cleveland, OH |
| Date Built | 1884-00-00 |
Source | |
| Source | HCGL |
Vessel Names
| Name | Begin Date | End Date | Registry | Official Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H.J.D. NO. 2 | 1941-00-00 | 1943-00-00 | CANADA | 173512 |
| H.J.D. NO. 2 | 1943-00-00 | 1950-00-00 | U.K. | 173512 |
| H.J.D. NO. 2 | 1950-00-00 | 1951-00-00 | NETHERLANDS | |
| H.J.D. NO. 2 | 1951-00-00 | 1956-00-00 | FRANCE |
Vessel Owners
| Name | Begin Date | End Date | Registry | Official Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Bridge Co. | 1884-00-00 | 1941-00-00 | U.S. | |
| H.J. Dixon | 1941-00-00 | 1942-00-00 | CANADA | 173512 |
| J.P. Porter & Sons, Ltd. | 1942-00-00 | 1943-00-00 | CANADA | 173512 |
| Minister of War of United Kingdom | 1943-00-00 | 1950-00-00 | U.K. | 173512 |
| Gebrs. Bijkers handelsonderneming N.V. | 1950-00-00 | 1951-00-00 | NETHERLANDS | |
| E.H.B.A. (Cibathy - French subsidiary) | 1951-00-00 | 1952-00-00 | FRANCE | |
| 1952-00-00 | 1956-00-00 |