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

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Minnetonka.
Original Name:Minnetonka.
Owner:Union Oil Co., 1906
Builder:American Ship Building Co., 1902, United States, Ohio, Cleveland
Engine Builder:American Ship Building Co., 1902, United States, Ohio, Cleveland
Year Built:1902
Year Engine Built:1902
Final Disposition:Lost by enemy action, off Loch Swilly, Ireland, February 25, 1918. 55 degrees 14' N; 6 degrees 9' W.
Remarks:Converted to Tanker, 1906. Had two stacks. Launched September 14, 1901. Through canals in two parts.
Registry Number:US. 93224.
Hull Number:407
Vessel Type:Freighter
Length:430 ft.
Width:43.7 ft.
Height:33 ft.
Gross Tonnage:5270 t.
Net Tonnage:3860 t.
Materials:Steel
Engine Type:Triple expansion
Piston #1:27 in.
Piston #2:42.5 in.
Piston #3:73 in.
Stroke Length:48 in.

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