J. C. Perrett (Tug (Towboat), 1881)

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Identification

Vessel name:: J. C. Perrett
Also known as:: J. C. Ames
Year of Build:: 1881
Major repairs:: 1896, 1900;
Official Number:: 76400

Construction and Ownership

Built at:: Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Vessel Type:: Tug (Towboat)
Hull Materials:: Wood
Bow Type:: Plain Head
Builder Name:: Rand and Burger
Ownership Notes:: Johnson, O. R., (1882); Line, M. B., (1884-1894); Spalding, J., (1893); Lake Michigan Car Ferry Transportation Company, (1895-1900); M. & W. R. R. Company, (1896-1903); Nau, George D., (1908); Nau Tug Line, (1908-1916); Newaygo Tug Line, (1918-1921);
Master(s):: Perrett, J. C., (1882); Chron, Thomas, (1893); Dunn, T. P., (1895); Williams, J. E., (1896); Coleman, J. J., (1897-1900); Koss, O. A., (1901);

Power

Number of Masts:: 0 (1881)

Hull Dimensions

1881: Length: 160' 2" Width/Beam: 29' 2" Depth: 13' 2"

Tonnage

1881: Gross: 537.19 Net: 347.33

Enrollments/Registration

April 18, 1882: Port: Milwaukee Number: 134 of 1882
Document Type: Enrollment
Reason: New Vessel
Next document: Chicago 4-15-1893
April 15, 1893: Port: Chicago Number: 60 of 1893
Document Type: Enrollment
Reason: Changed Owner
Next document: Chicago 10-10-1895
October 10, 1895: Port: Chicago Number: 40 of 1895
Document Type: Enrollment
Reason: Changed Owner
Next document: Milwaukee 2-5-1896
February 5, 1896: Port: Milwaukee Number: 44 of 1896
Document Type: Enrollment
Reason: Changed Owner
Next document: Milwaukee 7-8-1896
July 8, 1896: Port: Milwaukee Number: 8 of 1896
Document Type: Enrollment
Reason: Name Change to J. C. Ames
Next document: Milwaukee 3-6-1897
March 6, 1897: Port: Milwaukee Number: 80 of 1897
Document Type: Enrollment
Reason: Officers Changed
Next document: Milwaukee 3-31-1900
March 31, 1900: Port: Milwaukee Number: 67 of 1900
Document Type: Enrollment
Reason: Changed Owner
Next document: Milwaukee 4-9-1901
April 9, 1901: Port: Milwaukee Number: 57 of 1901
Document Type: Enrollment
Reason: Officers Changed
Next document: Milwaukee 2-11-1908
February 11, 1908: Port: Milwaukee Number: 37 of 1908
Document Type: Enrollment
Reason: Officers Changed
Next document: Milwaukee 5-6-1908
May 6, 1908: Port: Milwaukee Number: 84 of 1908
Document Type: Enrollment
Reason: Changed Owner
Next document: Milwaukee 4-14-1914
April 14, 1914: Port: Milwaukee
Document Type: Enrollment
Reason: New Enrollment Forms Issued; Port: Milwaukee
Document Type: Enrollment
Reason: Final Enrollment (1923)
Next document: (Dismantled, Manitowoc, Wisconsin)

History

Classification:: a. Propeller (Tug), J. C. Perrett (1881-1896);
b. Propeller (Tug), J. C. Ames (1896-1923)
Nationality:: American (1881-1923)

Notes

General notes:: Machinery: Engine #2, fore & aft compound, 21-44x42, built 1892, by Dry Dock Engine Works, Detroit, Michigan; Boiler #2, fire box, 9'x14', built 1896, by Johnston Brothers, Ferrysburg, Michigan;
She was valued at $50,000, in 1884; $40,000, in 1890; $35,000, in 1896; $25,000, in 1899; $15,000, in 1903;
She was dismantled and abandoned at Manitowoc in 1923;
Sources:: 1. Master Abstracts: Chicago, Illinois; Milwaukee, Wisconsin;
2. Enrollment: Chicago, Illinois; Milwaukee, Wisconsin;
3. John Poole's notes;
4. Wright's Master Sheet;
5. Vessel Register: (1884-1903);

Contact

Wisconsin Maritime Museum

Email:[email protected]
Website:

https://www.wisconsinmaritime.org/

Agency street/mail address:

75 Maritime Dr.
Manitowoc, WI,54220
920-684-0218

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