University of Detroit Mercy
Fr. Edward J. Dowling, S.J. Marine Historical Collection
         
Grovedale, 1963-1970. | Original Name: | Joseph G. Butler, Jr. | | Other Names: | Joseph G. Butler, Jr. 1905-1934. Donald B. Gillies, 1934-1961. | | Owner: | Reoch [Redwood Enterprises], 1963-1970, Canada | | Builder: | American Ship Building Co., 1905, United States, Ohio, Lorain | | Engine Builder: | American Ship Building Co., 1905, United States, Ohio, Lorain | | Year Built: | 1905 | | Year Engine Built: | 1905 | | Final Disposition: | Sold for scrap, 1961. Resold, 1963. Partially scrapped, 1971 - remainder of hull used as a breakwater. | | Remarks: | Joseph Green Butler, Jr. (1860-1927) - One of the founders of Youngstown Sheet and Tube Co. | | Registry Number: | C. 316356 | | Hull Number: | 339 | | Vessel Type: | Bulk freighter | | Length: | 525 ft. | | Width: | 55 ft. | | Height: | 31 ft. | | Gross Tonnage: | 6588 t. | | Net Tonnage: | 5174 t. | | Materials: | Steel | | Engine Type: | Triple expansion | | Piston #1: | 23 in. | | Piston #2: | 38 in. | | Piston #3: | 63 in. | | Stroke Length: | 42 in. | | 






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