WEEKS, CHARLES H. (1873, Barge)

Description


Identification
Vessel name:
WEEKS, CHARLES H.
Year of Build:
1873
Official Number:
33938
Construction and Ownership
Built at:
Marine City, MI
Vessel Type:
Barge
Hull Materials:
Wood
Number of Decks:
1
Builder Name:
George King
Original Owner and Location:
Robert Holland, Marine City, MI
Power
Number of Masts:
1 or 2
Hull Dimensions
Length:
134.7'
Beam:
26.2'
Depth:
11.2'
Tonnage (gross):
324
Tonnage (net):
308
Capacity:
400,000' lumber
Final Disposition
Final Location:
Point Edward, MI, above Port Huron
Lake Huron
Date:
6 Oct 1889
How:
driven ashore
Final Cargo:
lumber
Notes:
broke from steambarge SALINE; crew rescued by Canadian fisherman; one lost 1889, Dec 31 documents surrendered 1891, Mar Fisherman awarded cash by U. S. Government for their bravery
History
Chronology:

1874 Towed by TRADER

1876 Owned Anchor Line, Erie, PA

1881, Mar Owned Thomas D. Allen; towed by R. PRINDIVILLE

1885 Owned AuSable Transportation Co., MI

1889, Oct 6 Wrecked; owned Potts, Oscoda, MI

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

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