Irma L. Wheeler (Tug (Towboat), 1877)

Description

Identification

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:: Canfield, J., (1877); Wheeler, A. O., (1882-1888); Jensen, L. H., (1911); Sturgeon Bay Stone & Transportation Company, (1916);
Master(s):: Ackerman, T. M., (1877); Cling, W. K., (1882); Klingbeil, William, (1888);

Power

Hull Dimensions

Tonnage

Enrollments/Registration

November 1, 1877: Port: Grand Haven Number: 25 of 1877
Document Type: Enrollment
Reason: New Vessel
Next document: Grand Haven 2-18-1881
February 18, 1881: Port: Grand Haven Number: 81 of 1881
Document Type: Enrollment
Reason: Changed Owner
Next document: Grand Haven 2-10-1882
February 10, 1882: Port: Grand Haven Number: 10 of 1882
Document Type: Enrollment
Reason: Changed Owner
Next document: Grand Haven 4-16-1888
April 16, 1888: Port: Grand Haven Number: 72 of 1888
Document Type: Enrollment
Reason: Changed Owner
Next document: Grand Haven 11-11-1898
November 11, 1898: Port: Grand Haven
Document Type: Enrollment
Reason: Changed Owner

History

Notes

General notes:: She was abandoned and dismantled in 1914;
Machinery: high pressure non condensing engine, 19 + 5/8" x20", built 1877; Boiler, fire box, 6'6"x12', built, 1884, by A. Jack, Manistee, Michigan;
Sources:: 1. Master Abstracts: Grand Haven, Michigan;
2. Enrollment: Grand Haven, Michigan;
3. John Poole's notes;
4. Wright's Master Sheet;

Contact

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