Philip R. Clarke (Propeller, 1951)

Description

Identification

Vessel name:: Philip R. Clarke
Year of Build:: 1951
Rebuilt:: 1. 1974'
2. 1981m converted to a self-unloader, Fraser Shipyards, Superior,
Wisconsin;
Official Number:: 263699

Construction and Ownership

Built at:: Lorain, Ohio
Vessel Type:: Propeller
Hull Materials:: Steel
Builder Name:: American Ship Building Company
Ownership Notes:: Pittsburg Steamship Company, (19511952); United States Steel Corporation, (1952- )

Hull Dimensions

Tonnage

History

Classification:: a. Propeller, Philip R. Clarke (1951- )
Nationality:: American (1951- )
Chronology:: 1. 10/1/1972, Chapman Shoal (near Clayton, Lake Ontario), ashore and released;
2. 1.11.1973, Straights of Mackinac, collision, (Propeller, Roger Blough), repaired;
3. 12/8/1974, Grosse Point Farms, St. Clair River, collision, (Propeller, Merle H. McCuray), and repaired;
4. 3/21//1976, White Fish Bay, collision (U.S.C.G.C., Mackinaw), and repaired;
5. winter, 1978, Two Harbors, ice put a hole in the bow, repaired
6. 6/00/1978, cracked shaft and repaired;
7. 2/00/1979, Lake Superior, damaged Steering engine and repaired;
8. 12/20/1983, Duluth, anchor snagged a crushed automobile containing two decomposed bodies;

Notes

Contact

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