Lotus (Propeller, 1893)

Description

Identification

Construction and Ownership

Built at:: Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Vessel Type:: Propeller
Additional vessel types:: Tug (Towboat)
Hull Materials:: Wood
Builder Name:: Burger & Burger
Ownership Notes:: Moran, J. B., (1893-1916); Murray, P. G., (1915-1912); Carrow Towing Company, (1912-1918); Martin, W. L., (1921-1930); Carrow Towing Company, (1930)
Master(s):: Norton, D. J., (1893);

Hull Dimensions

Tonnage

Enrollments/Registration

September 6, 1893: Port: Milwaukee Number: 25 of 1893
Document Type: Temporary Enrollment
Reason: New Vessel
Next document: Marquette 10-21-1893
October 21, 1893: Port: Marquette Number: 15 of 1893
Document Type: Enrollment
Reason: Arrived at Home Port
Next document: Grand Haven 6-30-1911
June 30, 1911: Port: Grand Haven
Document Type: Enrollment
Reason: Changed Owner
May 17, 1919: Port: Grand Haven
Document Type: Enrollment
Reason: Rig Changed to a Tug; Next document: Grand Haven 1-18-1933; Next document: (Vessel dismantled & Abandoned)

History

Classification:: a. Propeller, Lotus (1893-1919);
b. Propeller (Tug), Lotus (1919-1933)
Nationality:: American (1893-1933)

Notes

Sources:: 1. Master Abstract: Grand Haven, Michigan; Marquette, Michigan; Milwaukee, Wisconsin;
2. Enrollment: Grand Haven, Michigan; Marquette, Michigan; Milwaukee, Wisconsin;
3. John Poole's notes;
4. Wright's Master Sheet;

Contact

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