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

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Frank E. Taplin, 1920.
Original Name:Charles W. Kotcher.
Other Names:Charles W. Kotcher.
Owner:Gartland Steamship Co., 1951-1970, Sullivan mngr.
Builder:American Ship Building Co., 1908, United States, Ohio, Lorain
Engine Builder:American Ship Building Co., 1907, United States, Ohio, Lorain
Year Built:1908
Year Engine Built:1907
Final Disposition:Scrapped in Cartagena, Spain, 1970.
Registry Number:US. 204799
Hull Number:356
Vessel Type:Bulk freighter
Length:427.2 ft.
Width:52.2 ft.
Height:35 ft.
Gross Tonnage:4650 t.
Net Tonnage:3448 t.
Materials:Steel
Engine Type:Triple expansion
Piston #1:22 in.
Piston #2:35 in.
Piston #3:58 in.
Stroke Length:42 in.

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