ORTON, T. H. (1873, Barge)

Description


Identification
Vessel name:
ORTON, T. H.
Year of Build:
1873
Official Number:
59340
Construction and Ownership
Built at:
Buffalo, NY
Vessel Type:
Barge
Hull Materials:
Wood
Builder Name:
W. Murphy
Hull Dimensions
Length:
146'
Beam:
26'
Depth:
8'
Tonnage (gross):
262
Tonnage (net):
249
History
Chronology:

1874, Nov 6 Ashore, Point Abina, Lake Erie.

1875, Jun 9 Released & towed to Buffalo, NY, repaired.

1876 Owned R. R. Hefford, Buffalo.

1888, Oct 13 Owned Ed Kendall, used as lightship.

1889, Jul 12 Ashore, Marblehead, OH, later recovered.

1891, Jul 14 Dragged anchor again near Marblehead, near Sandusky, OH, declared total loss.

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