Registry and Rig Information |
|---|
| Name
|
LAKE MICHIGAN |
| Registry
|
U.S. |
| Official Number
|
215722 |
| Rig
|
Propeller |
Dimensions and Tonnage |
|---|
| Length
|
251.00 |
| Width
|
43.42 |
| Depth
|
20.00 |
| Gross Tonnage
|
2020.00 |
| Net Tonnage
|
1247.00 |
| Hull Material
|
Steel |
| Hull Number
|
00468 |
Vessel History |
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| History
|
Vessel was laid down as WAR FINCH, under contract to the Cunard Steamship Co., Ltd., agent for the Shipping Controller, London, England. Requisitioned by the U.S. Shipping Board under the Urgent Deficiencies Act of June 13, 1917. |
| Disposition
|
Stranded off Hernosand, Baltic Sea, in position 61 degrees 40N x 17 degrees 30E, during a blizzard, December 12, 1923, and broke her back, a total loss. One life lost in disaster. |
Build Information |
|---|
| Builder
|
American Shipbuilding Co. |
| Place Built
|
Cleveland, OH |
| Date Built
|
1917-00-00 |
Source |
|---|
| Source
|
HCGL |
