JOHNSON, JOHN, JR. (1887, Tug (Towboat))

Description


Identification
Vessel name:
JOHNSON, JOHN, JR.
Year of Build:
1887
Official Number:
76704
Construction and Ownership
Built at:
Buffalo, NY
Vessel Type:
Tug (Towboat)
Hull Materials:
Wood
Number of Decks:
1
Builder Name:
O'Grady & Maher
Original Owner and Location:
Hand & Johnson, Buffalo, NY.
Power
Propulsion:
Screw
Engine Type:
High Pressure (including HPNC)
Propulsion Notes:
20" x 22" high pressure, non-condensing engine, 330 hp @ 150 rpm by Donaldson & Whitman. 7'3" x 13' firebox boiler, 120 psi steam by Tiffts of Buffalo.
Hull Dimensions
Length:
68'
Beam:
16.9'
Depth:
9.6'
Tonnage (gross):
59.85
Tonnage (net):
29.92
History
Chronology:

1887, Nov 10 Enrolled Buffalo, NY.

1889, Jun Owned Thomas Nester, Baraga, MI; for use on Keneenaw Bay, Lake Superior.

1891 Owned John Johnson, Buffalo.

1892 Owned Hand & Johnson, Buffalo.

1895 Owned Toledo, OH.

1899 - 1907 Owned Jas. Rooney, Toledo, could be Nagle Towing Co.

1908 - 17 Owned U.S. Lighthouse Board.

1915Rebuilt Toledo, OH, 76.33 x 18.33 x 9.5'.

1920 Sold Canadian, C138141, 78 x 18 x 8 59 gross / 40 net tons.

1935 Owned Angus Robertson, Montreal.

1940 Owned Consolidated Dredge Co., Ottawa.

Notes
From the Collection of:
C. Patrick Labadie
Contact
Contact
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