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

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Charles S. Price.
Original Name:Charles S. Price.
Owner:Mahoning Steamship Co., 1910, United States, Ohio, Cleveland, M.A. Hanna Co., manager
Builder:American Ship Building Co., 1910, United States, Ohio, Lorain
Engine Builder:American Ship Building Co., 1910, United States, Ohio, Lorain
Year Built:1910
Year Engine Built:1910
Final Disposition:Capsized in lower Lake Huron with a load of coal during the "Big Blow" of November 7-13,1913, 28 lives lost. Floated for several days prior to sinking, and sits upside down on the bottom, heavily explored by divers.
Remarks:Identical to the "Isaac M. Scott", also lost during the great storm.
Registry Number:Charles S. Price.
Hull Number:381
Vessel Type:Bulk freighter
Length:504 ft.
Width:54 ft.
Height:30 ft.
Gross Tonnage:6322 t.
Net Tonnage:4901 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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