SAXON (1891, Bulk Freighter)

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Identification

Vessel name:: SAXON
Also known as:: JENSEN, ANNE
Year of Build:: 1891
Official Number:: 116376

Construction and Ownership

Built at:: Cleveland, OH
Vessel Type:: Bulk Freighter
Hull Materials:: Steel
Number of Decks:: 2
Hull Number:: 37
Builder Name:: Globe Iron Works
Original Owner and Location:: Menominee Transit Co., Cleveland

Power

Number of Masts:: 2
Propulsion:: Screw
Engine Type:: Triple Expansion
# Cylinders:: 3
# Boilers:: 2
# Propellers:: 1
Propulsion Notes:: 24" c 38", 61" x 42", 1,200hp, 80rpm engine, Globe Iron Works 14' x 12' 6", 157# steam scotch boilers

Hull Dimensions

Length:: 296.2'
Beam:: 40.4'
Depth:: 21.1'
Tonnage (gross):: 2,348
Tonnage (net):: 1,875
Capacity:: 3,300 tons

History

Chronology:

1898, Jun 29 Damaged her bottom, Georgian Bay; repaired, south Chicago.

1901 Owned Pittsburgh Steam Ship Co.

1907, May Stranded, Caribou Island, Lake Superior in fog; released after lightering part of iron ore cargo; will go to Toledo, OH for repairs to forepeak & forward compartment.

1918 Owned Clinchfield Navigation Co., New York City, NY; 2,663 gross tons.

1918 Rebuilt by Imperial Steam Boat Co., Oddes Shipyard, Detroit, MI; for coastal service.

1924 Owned in Denmark; renamed JENSEN ANNE.

1927 Scrapped.

1929 Out of Lloyd's registry.

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