KETCHAM 2d, JOHN B.

Registry and Rig Information

Name KETCHAM 2d, JOHN B.
Registry U.S.
Official Number 77037
Rig Propeller

Dimensions and Tonnage

Length 193.33
Width 40.42
Depth 13.00
Gross Tonnage 908.88
Net Tonnage 779.82
Hull Material Steel
Hull Number 00052

Vessel History

Rebuilds Canadian measures, 1913 (193 x 40.42 x 12.25; 1109 gross - 763 registered). Reportedly converted to gravel carrier, 1937.
History Erroneously spelled KETCHUM at various times in U.S. registry.First enrollment issued at Toledo, OH, July 19, 1892.
Final U.S. enrollment surrendered at Port Huron, MI, April 10, 1913, and endorsed \"sold foreign.\"
As JOHN B. KETCHAM 2ND: Struck crib at head of rock cut, West Neebish Channel, St. Marys River, on May 21, 1910, sinking and blocking channel. Channel opened on June 4 and vessel raised by Reid Wrecking Co. on June 9, 1910.
Disposition Foundered in Nipigon Straits, Lake Superior, September 24, 1937, hauling gravel from Paradise Island for Red Rock, Ontario, with barge COTEAU in tow; five lives lost.

Build Information

Builder Craig Shipbuilding Co.
Place Built Toledo, OH
Date Built 1892-00-00

Source

Source HCGL

Vessel Names

NameBegin DateEnd DateRegistryOfficial Number
KETCHUM, JOHN B. 2ND1913-00-001927-00-00CANADA130435
COALHURST1927-00-001928-00-00CANADA130435
NEEBING1928-00-001937-00-00CANADA130435

Vessel Owners

NameBegin DateEnd DateRegistryOfficial Number
John Craig1892-00-001892-00-00U.S.77037
O.P. Bills1892-00-001893-00-00U.S.77037
H.N. Loud1893-00-001899-00-00U.S.77037
Edward F. Loud1899-00-001911-00-00U.S.77037
Reid Wrecking Co.1911-00-001913-00-00U.S.77037
Spokane Steamship Co. (Reid Wrecking Co., Mgrs.)1913-00-001916-00-00CANADA130435
Canada Shipping Co., Ltd.1916-00-001918-00-00CANADA130435
George Hall Coal Co. of Canada, Ltd.1918-00-001926-00-00CANADA130435
Canada Steamship Lines, Ltd.1926-00-001928-00-00CANADA130435
Sin-Mac Lines, Ltd.1928-00-001937-00-00CANADA130435