TORRENT, JOHN (1875, Tug (Towboat))

Description


Identification
Vessel name:
TORRENT, JOHN
Year of Build:
1875
Official Number:
75751
Construction and Ownership
Built at:
Muskegon, MI
Vessel Type:
Tug (Towboat)
Hull Materials:
Wood
Number of Decks:
1
Builder Name:
J.P. Arnold
Original Owner and Location:
John Torrent et al, Muskegon, MI
Power
Propulsion:
Screw
Engine Type:
High Pressure (including HPNC)
# Cylinders:
1
# Propellers:
1
Propulsion Notes:
14 3/4 x 16" engine.
Hull Dimensions
Length:
50'
Beam:
12'
Depth:
55'
Tonnage (gross):
18.35
Tonnage (net):
9.18
Final Disposition
Final Location:
St. Joseph Island, ONT.
Lake Huron.
Date:
2 May 1913
How:
Burned.
Notes:
Caught fire at Richard's Landing; burned to waterline.
History
Chronology:

1884 Owned Farr Lumber Co., Muskegon, MI.

1888 Owned Cleghonn et al, Muskegon.

1890 Owned Charles T. Holland, Chicago, IL.

1905 Owned Stuart Ten. Eyck, Sault Ste, Marie, MI.

1910 Sold Canadian; C122440.

1913, May 2 Burned.

Notes
From the Collection of:
C. Patrick Labadie
Contact
Contact
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Website:
https://www.alpenalibrary.org

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USA
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