MONARCH (1890, Propeller)

Description


Identification
Vessel name:
MONARCH
Year of Build:
1890
Official Number:
96843
Construction and Ownership
Built at:
Sarnia, ONT
Vessel Type:
Propeller
Hull Materials:
Wood
Number of Decks:
2
Builder Name:
John Dyble
Original Owner and Location:
Northwest Transportation Co., Sarnia, ONT
Power
Propulsion:
Screw
Engine Type:
Triple Expansion
# Boilers:
2
Propulsion Notes:
21", 33"& 54" X 42" engine, 900 hp @ 8 rpm.
Hull Dimensions
Length:
240'
Beam:
32'
Depth:
15'
Tonnage (gross):
2017
Tonnage (net):
1372
Final Disposition
Final Location:
Blake Pt., Isle Royal, MI
Lake Superior.
Date:
6 Dec 1906
How:
Stranded.
Final Cargo:
Grain, flour, general cargo.
History
Chronology:

1892, Aug 8 Aground in river between Fort Williams & Port Arthur.

1893, Oct 25 Broke rudder quadrant in gale on Lake Huron.

1896, Nov 27 Struck Sargent Coal Dock, Duluth, MN.

1898, Oct 4 Struck by steamer MAHONING in Duluth Harbor.

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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USA
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