TROWBRIDGE, C.C. (1838, Steamer)

Description


Identification
Vessel name:
TROWBRIDGE, C.C.
Year of Build:
1838
Construction and Ownership
Built at:
Saugatuck, MI
Vessel Type:
Steamer
Note: No gallery, no figure.
Hull Materials:
Wood
Number of Decks:
1
Builder Name:
McLaughlin
Master Carpenter:
William Wilkin
Original Owner and Location:
Osha Wilder et al, Singapore, MI
Power
Propulsion:
Sternwheel
Engine Type:
High Pressure (including HPNC)
Hull Dimensions
Length:
73'
Beam:
16'
Depth:
4' 6"
Tonnage (old style):
42 72/95
Final Disposition
Final Location:
Milwaukee, WI.
Lake Michigan.
Date:
1871
How:
Broken up.
History
Chronology:

Constructed for Kalamazoo River, but too large for river; relegated to Lakes.

1839, Jul 2 First enrolled Detroit, MI.

Date unknown Excursion vessel at Milwaukee, WI, Lake Michigan.

1840, Mar 17 Refitted at Milwaukee.

1840, Jun 12 Lewis Robbins, deck hand, killed by getting caught in engine.

1841, Apr 13 Refitted, Mauwaukee.

1841, Aug 5 Owned William W. Brown et al, Milwaukee.

1842 Operated as lighter, Milwaukee.

1842 Repaired.

1842, Jun 11 Ashore near Milwaukee River; released.

1842, Nov 23 Stranded near Milwaukee, Lake Michigan.

1843, Mar 27 Rebuilt by Dousman & Co., Milwaukee.

1871 Broken up at Milwaukee.

Notes
From the Collection of:
C. Patrick Labadie
Contact
Contact
Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library
Email:specialcollections@alpenalibrary.org
Website:
Agency street/mail address:
211 N. First Ave.
Alpena, Michigan 49707
USA
(989)356-6188
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