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

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Other name(s): Dover, 1927.; Silver Spray, 1926. Ship owner: Ashley & Dustin Steamer LIne, Detroit Ship builder: Detroit Dry Dock Co. Year ship built: 1890 Year engine built: 1865 Location engine built: United States Creator: Ashley & Dustin Steamer LIne; Detroit-Kingville LIne; Nicholson's Erie-Dover Ferry Line Final disposition: Burned June 23, 1932 at Ecorse, Michigan and then scrapped. Notes: Launched, February 12, 1890. Registry number: US. 120796 Hull number: 101 Vessel type: Passenger and freight, sidewheel Contributor(s): North River Iron Works Height: 10.2 ft. Width: 30 ft. Length: 195.5 ft. Stroke length: 108 in. Gross tonnage: 532 t. Net tonnage: 374 t. Materials: Steel Engine type: Vertical Piston 1: 48 in.

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