IDLEHOUR (1893, Yacht)

Description


Identification
Vessel name:
IDLEHOUR
Year of Build:
1893
Official Number:
100559
Construction and Ownership
Built at:
Buffalo, NY
Vessel Type:
Yacht
Hull Materials:
Wood
Number of Decks:
2
Builder Name:
James Mason
Original Owner and Location:
W.J. Ziegele, Buffalo, NY.
Power
Propulsion:
Screw
Engine Type:
High Pressure (including HPNC)
# Cylinders:
2
# Boilers:
1
# Propellers:
2
Propulsion Notes:
18", 18" x 20", 750hp, 160rpm engine, Bell Engine Works, Buffalo, NY 10' x 14', 142# steam firebox boiler
Hull Dimensions
Length:
140'
Beam:
32'
Depth:
17'
Tonnage (gross):
347
Tonnage (net):
283
Final Disposition
Final Location:
Grand Island, Niagara River
Date:
8 Dec 1901
How:
Burned.
Notes:
Burned at winter dock.
History
Chronology:

1893, Jun 24 Collision with CORONA, Buffalo, NY.

1894, Jun 12 Collision with PEARL, Buffalo.

1895, Aug 23 Aground, Buffalo.

1898, Jul 16 Collision with tug MYRTLE, bow damaged; repaired, Buffalo dry dock.

1901, Dec 8 Burned, Niagra River, Lake Erie.

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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211 N. First Ave.
Alpena, Michigan 49707
USA
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