IRON CHIEF
Registry and Rig Information | |
|---|---|
| Name | IRON CHIEF |
| Registry | U.S. |
| Official Number | 100287 |
| Rig | Schooner |
Dimensions and Tonnage | |
| Length | 212.33 |
| Width | 35.00 |
| Depth | 17.50 |
| Gross Tonnage | 1112.77 |
| Hull Material | Wood |
| Hull Number | 00051 |
Vessel History | |
| Rebuilds | Converted to propeller; Detroit, MI, April 22, 1882 (1154.08 gross - 966.04 net). |
| History | First enrollment issued at Detroit, MI, July 19, 1881. |
| Disposition | Broke stern pipe during heavy sea, filled, and sank 10 mi. northeast of Point aux Barques, MI, Lake Huron, October 3, 1904. Crew rescued by steamer ANDREW CARNEGIE. Schooner consort IRON CLIFF sailed safely to Alpena. Vessels were upbound for Fort William, Ont., with cargo of coal at time of loss. |
Build Information | |
| Builder | Detroit Dry Dock Co. |
| Place Built | Detroit, MI |
| Date Built | 1881-00-00 |
Source | |
| Source | HCGL |