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

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Hydrus, 1913.
Original Name:R.E. Schuck.
Other Names:R.E. Schuck, 1903-1913.
Owner:Interlake Steamship Co., 1913, United States, Ohio, Cleveland, Pickands, Mather Co. managers
Builder:American Ship Building Co., 1903, United States, Ohio, Lorain
Engine Builder:American Ship Building Co., 1903, United States, Ohio, Lorain
Year Built:1903
Year Engine Built:1903
Final Disposition:Foundered in Lake Huron in the "Great Storm" of November, 1913.
Remarks:Sister ship of the Lewis Woodruff (Argus), also lost in the Great Storm. Wreck not discovered as of 12/2002.
Registry Number:US.200315
Hull Number:327
Vessel Type:Bulk freighter
Length:416 ft.
Width:50 ft.
Height:28 ft.
Gross Tonnage:4713 t.
Net Tonnage:3384 t.
Materials:Steel
Engine Type:Triple expansion
Piston #1:22 in.
Piston #2:35 in.
Piston #3:58 in.
Stroke Length:40 in.

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