Fr. Edward J. Dowling, S.J. Marine Historical Collection

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Original name: Alpena. Ship owner: Ward and Gardner, 1866-1867, United States, Michigan, Marine City Ship builder: Gallagher, 1866-1867, United States, Michigan, Marine City Engine re-builder: Detroit Locomotive Works, 1854, United States, Michigan, Detroit, From Forester of 1854 Year ship built: 1866 Year engine built: 1845 Creator: Ward and Gardner Final disposition: Sank in Lake Michigan, bound Grand Haven to Chicago, October 16, 1880. 73 lost lives. Registry number: US. 404 Hull number: None Vessel type: Passenger and freight, sidewheel Contributor(s): Detroit Locomotive Works; Gallagher Height: 12 ft. Width: 26.8 ft. Length: 197 ft. Stroke length: 132 in. Gross tonnage: 635 t. Materials: Wood Engine type: Vertical beam Piston 1: 44 in.

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