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

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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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