Registry and Rig Information |
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| Name
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MILLS, D.O. |
| Registry
|
U.S. |
| Official Number
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203979 |
| Rig
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Propeller |
Dimensions and Tonnage |
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| Length
|
532.00 |
| Width
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58.16 |
| Depth
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32.00 |
| Gross Tonnage
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6598.00 |
| Net Tonnage
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4850.00 |
| Hull Material
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Steel |
| Hull Number
|
00029 |
Vessel History |
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| Rebuilds
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Converted to self-unloader by Fraser-Nelson Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Co., Superior, WI, in winter, 1959-1960. Received bow thruster from G&W Welding, Cleveland, winter 1973-74; also converted to oil. |
| History
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As G.A. TOMLINSON: Aground for several hours near Detroit Edison plant, off Belle Isle, Detroit River, on April 11, 1972; released herself.Stranded near Buffalo, May 21, 1974; estimated $150,000 damage. Suffered machinery damage to Toledo on April 8, 1977; estimated cost $235,000.
Sustained 6 x 10' hole near bow in collision with a scow at Cleveland on May 24, 1979. Repaired by G&W.
Was blown against the harbor breakwall at Ashtabula, OH by gusty winds on October 28, 1979. She was able to free herself. Apparently she did not suffer any damage. |
| Disposition
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Arrived under her own power at Triad Salvage Inc. of Ashtabula, OH for scrapping in late December, 1979. Her scrapping was completed in December, 1980. Dropped from documentation in January, 1980. |
Build Information |
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| Builder
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Great Lakes Engineering Works |
| Place Built
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Ecorse, MI |
| Date Built
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1907-00-00 |
Source |
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| Source
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HCGL |
