ELY, SAMUEL P

Registry and Rig Information

Name ELY, SAMUEL P
Registry U.S.
Official Number 23780
Rig Schooner

Dimensions and Tonnage

Length 200.00
Width 31.50
Depth 13.66
Masts 3
Gross Tonnage 627.24
Net Tonnage 595.88
Hull Material Wood

Vessel History

History Lanunched as FLORENCE; renamed prior to enrolling.First enrollment issued at Cleveland OH, August 3, 1869.
In tow of propeller HESPER, line was dropped off Two Harbors, MN. Anchors dragged during 50 mph gale and line from tug snapped. Vessel drifted onto north side of west breakwater, pounded and sank, breaking in two. Crew was rescued from rigging by tug ELLA STONE the following morning. Incident occurred on October 30, 1896. Final enrollment was surrendered at Cleveland, OH, on April 19, 1897.

Build Information

Builder Clark, J.P.
Place Built Detroit, MI
Date Built 1869-00-00

Source

Source HCGL