Robert Hobson. Original Name: Robert Hobson. Other Names: Outarde, 1975 Can. #348593 Owner: Quebec and Ontario Transportation Co. Ltd.,, 1975, Canada Builder: American Ship Building Co., 1927, United States, Ohio, Lorain Engine Builder: American Ship Building Co., 1927, United States, Ohio, Lorain Year Built: 1927 Year Engine Built: 1927 Final Disposition: Sold for scrap in 1985. Registry Number: C. 348593 Hull Number: 794 Vessel Type: Bulk freighter Length: 586.3 ft. Width: 60.2 ft. Height: 27.9 ft. Gross Tonnage: 8024 t. Net Tonnage: 6314 t. Materials: Steel Engine Type: Triple expansion Piston #1: 24.5 in. Piston #2: 41 in. Piston #3: 65 in. Stroke Length: 42 in.