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

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Henry B. Smith.
Original Name:Henry B. Smith.
Owner:Acme Transit Co., 1906-1913, United States, Ohio, Cleveland, William A. and Arthur H. Hawgood, managers
Builder:American Ship Building Co., 1906, United States, Ohio, Lorain
Engine Builder:American Ship Building Co., 1906, United States, Ohio, Lorain
Year Built:1906
Year Engine Built:1906
Final Disposition:Foundered on Lake Superior, somewhere near Marquette, Michigan, during the "Great Storm" of November, 1913.
Remarks:Wreck has not yet been located as of 12/2002.
Registry Number:US.203143
Hull Number:343
Vessel Type:Bulk freighter
Length:525 ft.
Width:55 ft.
Height:31 ft.
Gross Tonnage:6631 t.
Net Tonnage:5229 t.
Materials:Steel
Engine Type:Triple expansion
Piston #1:23 1/2 in.
Piston #2:38 in.
Piston #3:63 in.
Stroke Length:42 in.

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