DORNBOS, H. J. (1901, Fish Tug)

Description


Identification
Vessel name:
DORNBOS, H. J.
Also known as:
URGER
Year of Build:
1901
Official Number:
96562
Construction and Ownership
Built at:
Ferrysburg, MI
Vessel Type:
Fish Tug
Hull Materials:
Steel
Number of Decks:
1
Builder Name:
Johnston Brothers
Original Owner and Location:
William Ver Duin, Grand Haven, MI.
Power
Number of Masts:
0
Engine Type:
High Pressure (including HPNC)
# Cylinders:
1
# Boilers:
1
Propulsion Notes:
16 x 16" engine, Montague Iron Works. 6 x 12" Firebox boiler, Johnston Bros.
Hull Dimensions
Length:
63.6'
Beam:
15'
Depth:
7.8'
Tonnage (gross):
44
Tonnage (net):
30
Final Disposition
Final Location:
Waterford, NY. Erie Canal
Date:
1986
How:
Retired.
Notes:
1989 Nominated, National Register.
History
Chronology:

1901, Jun 13 Launched.

1920, Jul 18 Enrolled Grand Haven, MI.

1920, Aug 19 Renamed URGER, owned Charles F. Avery.

1922 Owned New York State Dept. of Transportation, New York Canal.

1937 New steel deckhouse.

1948 Repowered with 6 cylinder 320hp, Atlas diesel engine; cabins rebuilt; 73' 5" x 15' x 9'; 45 gross / 30 net tons.

1986 Retired; replaced by GRAND ERIE.

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

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USA
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