William A. Amberg. Original Name: William A. Amberg. Other Names: Albert E. Heekin, 1932 Silver Bay, 1955 Judith M. Pierson, 1975 Fernglen, 1982 Owner: Republic Steel Co., United States, Ohio, Cleveland Builder: American Ship Building Co., 1917, Canada, Ontario, Lorain Engine Builder: American Ship Building Co., 1917, Canada, Ontario, Lorain Year Built: 1917 Year Engine Built: 1917 Final Disposition: Sold for scrap on May 1, 1984. Scrapped at Port Maitland Shipbreaking, Ltd. in Ontario. Notes: Sold Canadian in 1975. Registry Number: US. 215708 Hull Number: 723 Vessel Type: Bulk freighter Length: 525 ft. Width: 58 ft. Height: 31 ft. Gross Tonnage: 7031 t. Net Tonnage: 5641 t. Materials: Steel Engine Type: Triple expansion Piston #1: 23.5 in. Piston #2: 38 in. Piston #3: 63.5 in. Stroke Length: 42 in.