WILDS, ALICE E. (1883, Propeller)

Description


Identification
Vessel name:
WILDS, ALICE E.
Year of Build:
1883
Official Number:
106170
Construction and Ownership
Built at:
Detroit, MI
Vessel Type:
Propeller
Hull Materials:
Wood
Number of Decks:
1
Builder Name:
John Oades
Original Owner and Location:
Barney Wilds, et.al., Detroit, Michigan
Power
Number of Masts:
1
Propulsion:
Screw
Engine Type:
High Pressure (including HPNC)
# Cylinders:
1
# Propellers:
1
Propulsion Notes:
24 x 30" stroke engine from Dry Dock Engine Works, Detroit, Michigan
Hull Dimensions
Length:
136'
Beam:
28.3'
Depth:
10.8'
Tonnage (gross):
292.86
Tonnage (net):
235.74
Final Disposition
Final Location:
Off Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Lake Michigan
Date:
12 Jun 1892
How:
Collision
Final Cargo:
Lumber
Notes:
Collided with passenger steamer DOUGLAS, sank quickly; crew rescued by DOUGLAS
History
Chronology:

1883, June 14 Enrolled at Detroit, Michigan

1890, March 1 Owned Barney Wilds, Detroit

1892, June 20 Documents surrendered at Detroit, "total loss of vessel"

DOUGLAS later found to be responsible for collision & was attached to pay for loss of the ALICE E. WILDS

Notes
From the Collection of:
C. Patrick Labadie
Sources:
William M. Worden
Contact
Contact
Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library
Email:specialcollections@alpenalibrary.org
Website:
https://www.alpenalibrary.org

Agency street/mail address:
211 N. First Ave.
Alpena, Michigan 49707
USA
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