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Fr. Edward J. Dowling, S.J. Marine Historical Collection
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Original name: Arcadia. Ship owner: Sheriffs Manufacturing Co., 1888, United States Wisconsin, Milwaukee Ship builder: Milwaukee Dry Dock Co., 1888, United States, Wisconsin, MIlwaukee Engine builder: Sheriffs Manufacturing Co., 1888, United States, Wisconsin, MIlwaukee Year ship built: 1888 Year engine built: 1888 Creator: Sheriffs Manufacturing Co. Final disposition: Sank, off Pentwater, Lower Michigan. April 13, 1907. 14 Lives Lost. (some records note April 23,1907) Notes: None Remarks: See special file Registry number: US. 106552 Hull number: 27 Vessel type: Steam barge Contributor(s): Milwaukee Dry Dock Co. Height: 9.1 ft. Width: 26.2 ft. Length: 118.8 ft. Stroke length: 24 in. Gross tonnage: 230 t. Net tonnage: 146 t. Materials: Wood Engine type: High pressure, non condensing Piston 1: 18 in. |
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