BROWN, WILLIAM H. (1897, Tug (Towboat))

Description


Identification
Vessel name:
BROWN, WILLIAM H.
Also known as:
U.S.S. DISCATAQUA
Year of Build:
1897
Official Number:
81548
Construction and Ownership
Built at:
West Bay City, MI
Vessel Type:
Tug (Towboat)
Hull Materials:
Steel
Number of Decks:
1
Builder Name:
F.W. Wheeler & Co.
Original Owner:
Ocean Towing & Wrecking Co.
Power
Propulsion:
Screw
Engine Type:
Triple Expansion
# Cylinders:
3
# Boilers:
2
# Propellers:
1
Propulsion Notes:
21, 36 & 55" x 36" stroke, 2150hp. Two scotch boilers, 180 pounds steam.
Hull Dimensions
Length:
138.9'
Beam:
28.7'
Depth:
12'
Tonnage (gross):
854
History
Chronology:

1898, Apr Sold to Navy; went to Philadelphia, PA.

Notes
From the Collection of:
C. Patrick Labadie
Sources:
Donald V. Baut
Edward J. Dowling Collection, University of Detroit - Mercy
Newspaper Clippings
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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