I. M. Weston (Propeller, 1883)

Description

Identification

Construction and Ownership

Built at:: Grand Haven, Michigan
Vessel Type:: Propeller
Hull Materials:: Wood
Builder Name:: Duncan Robertson
Ownership Notes:: Waters, Thomas J., (1883); Stoll, A. J., (1888); Ditchey, Peter, (1888); Davis, B. W., (1892); Barker, N. L., (1897); Robertson, W.P., (1897-1998); Davis, B. W., (1893-1895); Flagstah, Andrew, (1899-1900);
Master(s):: Waters, Thomas J., (1883-1888); Hettrick, M. E., )1888); Plummer, C. A., (1892): Baker, N. L., (1897):

Hull Dimensions

Tonnage

Enrollments/Registration

June 1, 1883: Port: Grand Haven Number: 131 of 1883
Document Type: Enrollment
Reason: New Vessel
Next document: Grand Haven 5-26-1888
May 26, 1888: Port: Grand Haven Number: 107 of 1888
Document Type: Enrollment
Reason: Changed Owner
Next document: Sandusky 6-9-1888
June 9, 1888: Port: Sandusky Number: 34 of 1888
Document Type: Enrollment
Reason: Arrived at Home Port
Next document: Grand Haven 8-31-1892
August 31, 1892: Port: Grand Haven Number: 16 of 1892
Document Type: Enrollment
Reason: Changed Owner
Next document: Milwaukee 8-26-1897
August 26, 1897: Port: Milwaukee Number: 5 of 1897
Document Type: Enrollment
Reason: Changed Owner
Next document: Grand Haven 9-21-1897
September 21, 1897: Port: Grand Haven Number: 19 of 1897
Document Type: Enrollment
Reason: Changed Owner
Next document: Chicago 8-18-1898
August 18, 1898: Port: Chicago Number: 21 of 1898
Document Type: Enrollment
Reason: Changed Owner
Next document: Grand Haven 10-31-1898
October 31, 1898: Port: Grand Haven
Document Type: Enrollment
Reason: Changed Owner

History

Classification:: a. Propeller, I. M. Weston (1883-1902)
Nationality:: American (1883-1902)
Chronology:: 1. 9/5/1902, Chicago Drainage Canal, caught fire and burned to a total loss;

Notes

General notes:: Machinery: high pressure, non-condensing engine, 18x18, built 1883, by Wilson & Hendrie, Montague, Michigan; Boiler, fire box, 6'3"x12', built 1883, by Wilson & Hendrie, Montague, Michigan;
Sources:: 1. Master Abstracts: Chicago, Illinois; Grand Haven, Michigan; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Sandusky, Ohio;
2. Enrollment: Chicago, Illinois; Grand Haven, Michigan; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Sandusky, Ohio;
3. John Poole's notes;
4. Wright's Master Sheet;

Contact

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