UPSON, J.E.

Registry and Rig Information

Name UPSON, J.E.
Registry U.S.
Official Number 205033
Rig Propeller

Dimensions and Tonnage

Length 504.00
Width 54.00
Depth 30.00
Gross Tonnage 6309.00
Net Tonnage 4853.00
Hull Material Steel
Hull Number 00441

Vessel History

Rebuilds Tonnage change, 1956 (6302 gross - 4856 net).
History Struck Grays Reef Lighthouse, Lake Michigan, in fog, May 6, 1965.
Disposition Passed down, Port Colborne, Ont., July 31, 1969, in tow of German tugs FAIRPLAY NO. 10 and FAIRPLAY NO. 12. Arrived in tow of FAIRPLAY 12 at Santander Spain, September 25, 1969, for scrapping.

Build Information

Builder American Shipbuilding Co.
Place Built Cleveland, OH
Date Built 1908-00-00

Source

Source HCGL

Vessel Owners

NameBegin DateEnd DateRegistryOfficial Number
Wilson Transit Co.1908-00-001957-00-00U.S.205033
Republic Steel Corp. (Wilson Marine Transit Co., Mgrs.)1957-00-001969-00-00U.S.205033
Sea-Land Services, Inc.1969-00-001969-00-00U.S.205033
Oxford Shipping Co.1969-00-001969-00-00U.S.205033
U.S. Maritime Administration1969-00-001969-00-00U.S.205033