Illinois. Original Name: Illinois. Owner: O. Newberry., 1838, United States, Michigan, Detroit Builder: C. Worth., 1838, United States, Michigan, Detroit Engine Builder: None, 1837, United States, MIchigan, Detroit Year Built: 1838 Year Engine Built: 1837 Final Disposition: Lost in 1868 at Lake Huron. Sank off Port Austin on September 13, 1868. Notes: Engine to Illinois of 1853. Illinois of 1838 made into propellor in 1853. Registry Number: US. (None too early) Hull Number: None Vessel Type: Passenger and freight, sideweheel Length: 205 ft. Width: 29 ft. Height: 13 ft. Gross Tonnage: 755 t. Materials: Wood Engine Type: L. P. Crosshead. Piston #1: 56 in. Stroke Length: 120 in.