Wisconsin Maritime Museum

Christopher (Propeller, 1901)

Description


Identification
Vessel name:
Christopher
Also known as:
Thomas Britt; J. E. Savage; Robert J. Paisley
Year of Build:
1901
Rebuilt:
1. 1929, converted to self-unloader, Sturgeon Bay Dry Dock Company;
2. 1965
Official Number:
127583
Construction and Ownership
Built at:
Superior, Wisconsin
Vessel Type:
Propeller
Hull Materials:
Steel
Builder Name:
Superior Ship Building Company
Ownership Notes:
W. H. Meyer & Christopher H. Starke, (1901-1911); Christopher Steamship Company, (1911-1923); Morrow Steampship Company, (1923-1954); Columbia Transportation Company, (1954-1958); Oglebay, Norton Company, (1958-1965); Algonquin Corporation, Ltd.,(Bermuda Registry), (1965-1969);
Hull Dimensions
1901
Length: 410' Width/Beam: 48' Depth: 24'
Tonnage
1901
Gross: 4,260 Net: 3,137
1929
1965
History
Classification:
a. Propeller, Christopher (1901-1924);
b. Propeller, Thomas Britt (1924-1928);
c. Propeller, J. E. Savage (1928-1932);
d. Propeller, Robert J. Paisley (1932-1969)
Nationality:
American (1901-1954); Canada (1965-1969)
Chronology:

1. 10/4/1955, Michigan City, ashore and released;

Notes
General notes:
Hull #502; She was scrapped at Hamilton, Ontario, 5/15/1969;
Sources:
1. John Poole's notes;
2. 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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