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

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Nordal.
Original Name:Nordal.
Other Names:Bergensgut, 1917
Owner:Erling Lund, Norway, Christiana
Builder:Chicago Ship Building Co., 1917, United States, Illinois, Chicago
Engine Builder:American Ship Building Co., 1917
Year Built:1917
Year Engine Built:1917
Final Disposition:Torpedoed in the North Sea on April 18, 1917.
Remarks:Registry out of Norway.
Registry Number:Norway
Hull Number:79
Vessel Type:Laker
Length:251 ft.
Width:43.8 ft.
Height:18.2 ft.
Gross Tonnage:2118 t.
Net Tonnage:1259 t.
Materials:Steel
Engine Type:Triple expansion
Piston #1:20 in.
Piston #2:33 in.
Piston #3:54 in.
Stroke Length:40 in.

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