REES, W. D. (1896, Bulk Freighter)

Description


Identification
Vessel name:
REES, W. D.
Also known as:
LEETSDALE
Year of Build:
1896
Official Number:
81535
Construction and Ownership
Built at:
Cleveland, OH
Vessel Type:
Bulk Freighter
Note: framed channel system, arch frames, 4 compartments, 4 watertight bulkheads, double bottom water ballast tanks
Hull Materials:
Steel
Builder Name:
Cleveland Ship Building Co.
Original Owner and Location:
Wilson Transit Co., Fairport, OH
Power
Propulsion:
Screw
Engine Type:
Triple Expansion
# Cylinders:
3
# Boilers:
2
# Propellers:
1
Propulsion Notes:
23 + 38 + 63 x 40", 1,500hp @ 82rpm engine, Cleveland Ship Building Co. 14 x 13' @ 170# steam scotch boilers, American Ship Building Co.
Hull Dimensions
Length:
396.4'
Beam:
45'
Depth:
23.5'
Tonnage (gross):
3,760
Tonnage (net):
2,992
Capacity:
134,000 bushels
Final Disposition
Final Location:
Lackawana, New York. Lake Erie
Date:
1957
How:
scrapped
History
Chronology:

1895, Dec 21 Launched, Cleveland.

1896, Sep Stranded, Grey's Reef and Hog Island Reef, Lake Michhigan; towing schooner GEORGE M. CURLISS.

1898 Towed DAVID Z. NORTON.

1905, Nov 27 Arrived Duluth, twisted rudder.

1937 Owned, Cargo Carriers Inc.

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

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Alpena, Michigan 49707
USA
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