D.G. KERR (1916, Bulk Freighter)

Description


Identification
Vessel name:
D.G. KERR
Year of Build:
1916
Official Number:
214147
Construction and Ownership
Built at:
Lorain, Ohio, United States
Vessel Type:
Bulk Freighter
Hull Materials:
Steel
Hull Number:
714
Builder Name:
American Shipbuilding Co.
Original Owner:
Pittsburgh Steamship Co.
Ownership Notes:
U.S. Steel Corporation
Power
Propulsion:
Screw
Engine Type:
Triple expansion 24 1/2"-41"-65"; 42" stroke
# Boilers:
3 Scotch 13'6" x 11'
Propulsion Notes:
1800 hp; engine and boilers built by vessel builder, 1916
Hull Dimensions
Length:
580'
Beam:
60'
Depth:
32'
Tonnage (gross):
8017
Tonnage (net):
6267
Final Disposition
Final Location:
Near Azores, Atlantic Ocean
Date:
12 Dec 1980
How:
Foundered while in tow
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
(989)356-6188
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