Philip D. Block. Original Name: Philip D. Block. Owner: Pioneer Steamship Co., United States, Ohio, Cleveland Builder: American Ship Building Co., 1925, United States, Ohio, Lorain Engine Builder: American Ship Building Co., 1925, United States, Ohio, Lorain Year Built: 1925 Year Engine Built: 1925 Registry Number: US. 224508 Hull Number: 789 Vessel Type: Bulk freighter Length: 586 ft. Width: 60 ft. Height: 32 ft. Gross Tonnage: 7932 ft. Materials: Steel Engine Type: Triple expansion Piston #1: 24.5 in. Piston #2: 41 in. Piston #3: 65 in. Stroke Length: 42 in.