SHEBOYGAN

Registry and Rig Information

Name SHEBOYGAN
Registry U.S.
Official Number 115119
Rig Steamer

Dimensions and Tonnage

Length 208.00
Width 50.50
Depth 12.66
Gross Tonnage 623.90
Net Tonnage 461.36
Hull Material Wood

Vessel History

History First enrollment issued at Milwaukee, WI, May 10, 18 ?On July 17, 1913, SHEBOYGAN rammed the IOWA in the Chicago River, severely holing the latter in her starboard bow just forward of the pilot house. Tugs assisted IOWA to the dock where she subsequently sank with no injuries or loss of life. The SHEBOYGAN was only slightly damaged. IOWA was later raised and returned to service. (Duluth Herald, 7-17-1913; Chicago Record-Herald, 7-18-1913)
Disposition Hull sold to Manitowoc Iron Co. in 1914. Towed into lake on September 14, 1914 by tug ARCTIC and cut adrift. Beached two miles north of Manitowoc and burned for iron.

Build Information

Builder Rand, George S.
Place Built Manitowoc, WI
Date Built 1869-00-00

Source

Source HCGL