Wisconsin Maritime Museum

James Butler (Tug (Towboat), 1862)

Description


Identification
Vessel name:
James Butler
Also known as:
Lionne
Year of Build:
1862
Construction and Ownership
Built at:
Buffalo, New York
Vessel Type:
Tug (Towboat)
Hull Materials:
Wood
Bow Type:
Plain Head
Builder Name:
William Allen
Ownership Notes:
Freeman, Thomas, (1862); Carter, C., (1864);
Master(s):
Thompson, John, (1862);
Power
Number of Masts:
0 (1862)
Hull Dimensions
1862
Length: 56' 4" Width/Beam: 13' Depth: 6' 8"
Tonnage
1862
Gross: 44 + 70/95
1864
Gross: 43
Enrollments/Registration
June 23, 1862
   Port: Buffalo Number: 97 of 1862
Document Type: Enrollment
Reason: New Vessel
Next document: Buffalo 9-00-1862
View document online
1862 September
   Port: Buffalo
Document Type: Enrollment
Reason: Changed Owner
History
Classification:
a. Propeller (Tug), James Butler (1862-1863);
b. Propeller (Tug), Lionne (1864- )
Nationality:
American (1862- ); Canadian ( - )
Notes
General notes:
*Canadian 1866 Lake Register says she was formerly the "James Gordon";
She was abandoned in 1863;
She was valued at $2,500, in 1864;
Sources:
1. Master Abstracts: Buffalo, New York;
2. Enrollment: Buffalo, New York;
3. John Poole's notes;
4. Vessel Register: 1864;
Contact
Contact
Wisconsin Maritime Museum
Email:[email protected]
Website:
https://www.wisconsinmaritime.org/

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Manitowoc, WI,54220
920-684-0218




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