109 (Whaleback, 1891)

Description

Identification

Construction and Ownership

Built at:: Superior, Wisconsin
Vessel Type:: Whaleback
Hull Materials:: Steel
Builder Name:: American Steel Barge Company
Ownership Notes:: American Steel Barge Company, (1890-1900); Wetmore, C. W., (1891); Wetmore, R. C., (1894); Bessemer Steamship Company, (1900-1901); Pittsburgh Steamship Company, (1901-1905); Boutell Steel Barge Company, (1905-1907); White Oak Transportation Company, (1907-1914);
Master(s):: MclDougall, A., (1891); Smith, W. W., (1894);

Hull Dimensions

Tonnage

Enrollments/Registration

April 18, 1891: Port: Buffalo Number: 64 of 1892
Document Type: Enrollment
Reason: New Vessel
Next document: Buffalo 3-12-1894
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March 12, 1894: Port: Buffalo Number: 43 of 1894
Document Type: Enrollment
Reason: Changed Owner
Next document: Duluth 3-22-1900
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March 22, 1900: Port: Duluth
Document Type: Enrollment
Reason: Changed Owner

History

Classification:: a. Barge (Whaleback), 109 (1891-1905);
b. Barge (Whaleback), Baravia (Bavaria) (1905-1914)
Nationality:: American (1891-1914)
Chronology:: 1. 1/23/1914, off Montauk Point, Long Island Sound, New York, sank;

Notes

Sources:: 1. Wright's Master Sheet;
2. John Poole's notes;
3. Naval Architectural Drawings: American Ship Building Co. & Predecessors, (1867-1920);
4. Master Abstracts: Buffalo, New York; Duluth, Minnesota;
5. Enrollment: Buffalo, New York; Duluth, Minnesota;

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