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

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Johann Mjelde.
Original Name:Johann Mjelde.
Owner:A.A. Skaugaards., Norway
Builder:American Ship Building Co., 1916, United States, Ohio, Lorain
Engine Builder:American Ship Building Co., 1916, United States, Ohio, Lorain
Year Built:1916
Year Engine Built:1916
Final Disposition:Lost by Enemy (German) Action, October 20, 1917, off Azores.
Remarks:Launched May 6, 1916. Left Cleveland, July 13, 1916.
Hull Number:459
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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