ROBY, GEORGE W.
Registry and Rig Information | |
|---|---|
| Name | ROBY, GEORGE W. |
| Registry | U.S. |
| Official Number | 86031 |
| Rig | Propeller |
Dimensions and Tonnage | |
| Length | 281.00 |
| Width | 41.33 |
| Depth | 20.00 |
| Gross Tonnage | 1843.33 |
| Net Tonnage | 1470.30 |
| Hull Material | Wood |
| Hull Number | 00045 |
Vessel History | |
| Rebuilds | Rig changed to schooner, Cleveland, OH, April 5, 1905 (281 x 41.16 x 20.75; 1973 gross - 1675 net). |
| History | First enrollment issued at Detroit, MI, April 9, 1889. |
| Disposition | Grounded at Lime Kiln Crossing, Detroit River, September 16, 1905, in tow of propeller MAJOR, with cargo of coal upbound. Caught fire, burned, and sank there on September 19, 1905; hull raised on October 15, 1905. Towed to boneyard at foot of 21st Street, Detroit, MI, on April 16, 1906. |
Build Information | |
| Builder | Wheeler, F.W. & Co. |
| Place Built | West Bay City, MI |
| Date Built | 1889-00-00 |
Source | |
| Source | HCGL |