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Fr. Edward J. Dowling, S.J. Marine Historical Collection
Original name: Abercorn

Ship owner: J. Leitch Estate; W.J. Willoughby

Ship builder: John J. Hill, Marine City, Michigan

Engine builder: Dry Dock Engine Works, Detroit, Michigan

Year ship built: 1874

Year engine built: 1874

Final disposition: Burned, Goderich, Ontario, September 5,1904.

Notes:

Beeson's, 1905 says "Sold Canadian".

Remarks:

Owners:

1) (Intentionally blank)

2) J. Leitch Estate, Detroit, Michigan (1876-1903)

3) W.J.Willoughby, Cleveland, Ohio (last owner)

Registry number: US. 105361

Hull number: None

Vessel type: Steam barge

Height: 11 ft.

Width: 26 ft.

Length: 126 ft.

Stroke length: 32 in.

Gross tonnage: 260

Net tonnage: 190

Materials: Wood

Engine type: High pressure, non-condensing

Piston 1: 22 in.

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