WOLVERINE (1871, Schooner-barge)

Description


Identification
Vessel name:
WOLVERINE
Year of Build:
1871
Official Number:
62522
Construction and Ownership
Built at:
Grand Haven, MI
Vessel Type:
Schooner-barge
Note: 2 short masts
Hull Materials:
Wood
Number of Decks:
1
Builder Name:
Duncan Robertson
Original Owner and Location:
Kirby, Furlong & Company, Grand Haven, Michigan
Power
Number of Masts:
2
Hull Dimensions
Length:
117'
Beam:
25.4'
Depth:
8.4'
Tonnage (gross):
195
Tonnage (net):
185
Capacity:
220,000 feet lumber
History
Chronology:

1875, May 17 Ashore near Camlachie, Ontario, in tow of propeller ROSE

1876, April Ashore near Saugatuck, Michigan, Lake Michigan; released,

towed to Grand Haven for repairs

1904, July 11 In collision with schooner THREE BROTHERS near

Skillagalee lighthouse, both badly damaged

Notes
From the Collection of:
C. Patrick Labadie
Contact
Contact
Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library
Email:specialcollections@alpenalibrary.org
Website:
https://www.alpenalibrary.org

Agency street/mail address:
211 N. First Ave.
Alpena, Michigan 49707
USA
(989)356-6188
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