Registry and Rig Information |
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| Name
|
KETCHAM, V.H. |
| Registry
|
U.S. |
| Official Number
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25908 |
| Rig
|
Propeller |
Dimensions and Tonnage |
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| Length
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233.00 |
| Width
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40.58 |
| Depth
|
23.00 |
| Gross Tonnage
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1660.49 |
| Net Tonnage
|
1369.18 |
| Hull Material
|
Wood |
Vessel History |
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| Rebuilds
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Tonnage change, Cleveland, OH, April 29, 1901 (1806 gross - 1291 net). Rig changed to schooner, Cleveland, OH, May 24, 1904 (1699 gross - 1660 net). Rig changed to barge, Cleveland, OH, December 18, 1904. |
| History
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First enrollment issued at Toledo, OH, July 13, 1874. Final enrollment surrendered at Cleveland, OH, September 23, 1905. |
| Disposition
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Caught on fire off Parisien Island, Lake Superior, in tow of propeller WILLIAM NOTTINGHAM, bound from Duluth for Cleveland with iron ore, September 16, 1905, and beached in 23 feet of water; burned to water's edge. Two lives lost when life boat capsized. |
Build Information |
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| Builder
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Lester, David |
| Place Built
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Marine City, MI |
| Date Built
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1874-00-00 |
Source |
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| Source
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HCGL |
