Wisconsin Maritime Museum

William G. Clyde (Propeller, 1929)

Description


Identification
Vessel name:
William G. Clyde
Also known as:
Calcite II
Year of Build:
1929
Rebuilt:
1. 1952;
2. 1961, converted to a self unloader, Manitowoc Shipbuilding Corporation, Wisconsin;;
Official Number:
228886
Construction and Ownership
Built at:
Lorain, Ohio
Vessel Type:
Propeller
Hull Materials:
Steel
Builder Name:
American Ship Building Company
Ownership Notes:
Pittsburgh Steamship Company, (1929-1952); United States Steel Corporation (1952- );
Hull Dimensions
1929
Length: 587.2' Width/Beam: 60.2' Depth: 27.4'
1952
Length: 487.2' Width/Beam: 60.2' Depth: 27.8'
Tonnage
1929
Gross: 7,918 Net: 6,157
1952
Gross: 7,943 Net: 6,113
1961
Gross: 8,243 Net: 6,324
History
Classification:
a. Propeller, William G. Clyde (1929-1961);
b. Propeller, Calcite II (1961- )
Nationality:
American (1929- )
Chronology:
1. 8/28/1964, Big Point, (St. Marys River), ashore and released;
2. 4/00/1983, Grand Haven, rammed the seawall and repaired;
Notes
General notes:
She converted to diesel in the winter of 1963-1964; Hull #804;
Sources:
1. Wright's Master Sheet;
Contact
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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