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

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J. M. Jenks.
Original Name:J. M. Jenks.
Other Names:Power-Aux Peter, 1963
Ralph S. Caulkins, 1941
R. R. Richardson, 1916
Owner:Gartland Steamship Co., 1959, United States
Builder:American Ship Building Co., 1902, United States, Ohio, Lorain
Engine Builder:American Ship Building Co., 1902, United States, Ohio, Lorain
Year Built:1902
Year Engine Built:1902
Final Disposition:Sold for scrap in 1964. Scrapped in W. Germany.
Notes:launched on May 17, 1902.
Registry Number:US. 77532
Hull Number:317
Vessel Type:Bulk freighter
Length:414 ft.
Width:50 ft.
Height:28 ft.
Gross Tonnage:4046 t.
Net Tonnage:2925 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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