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

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Detroit.
Original Name:Detroit.
Owner:Michigan Central Railway., 1904, United States
Builder:Great Lakes Engineering Works., 1904, United States, Michigan, Ecorse
Engine Builder:Great Lakes Engineering Works., 1904, United States
Year Built:1904
Year Engine Built:1904
Final Disposition:In service in 1963
Notes:Originally had 4 stacks, later 3, presently 2. Used as barge c.1970.
Registry Number:US. 201607
Hull Number:2
Vessel Type:Car ferry
Length:296 ft.
Width:64.1 ft.
Height:18.1 ft.
Gross Tonnage:2220 t.
Net Tonnage:1487 t.
Materials:Steel
Engine Type:Fore and Aft (4)
Piston #1:24 in.
Piston #2:48 in.
Stroke Length:33 in.

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