FARRINGTON, G. B. (1879, Propeller)

Description


Identification
Vessel name:
FARRINGTON, G. B.
Year of Build:
1879
Official Number:
85554
Construction and Ownership
Built at:
Clayton, NY
Vessel Type:
Propeller
Hull Materials:
Wood
Power
Propulsion:
Screw
# Propellers:
1
Hull Dimensions
Length:
45'
Beam:
8'
Depth:
3'
Tonnage (gross):
9.96
Tonnage (net):
6.8
Final Disposition
Final Location:
St. Lawrence River near Clayton, NY.
Date:
May 1887
Notes:
While under reconstruction, slid from marine railway & sank.
History
Chronology:

1881, Aug Sunk near Clayton, NY; 5 lives lost.

1885 Registered Clayton, NY.

1887, May Sunk, St. Lawrence River.

Notes
From the Collection of:
C. Patrick Labadie
Sources:
Newspaper Clippings
Peter J. VanderLinden
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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