CARNEGIE, ANDREW (1897, Bulk Freighter)

Description

Identification

Construction and Ownership

Built at:: Cleveland, OH
Vessel Type:: Bulk Freighter; Note: Constructed on the Channel system. 3 bulkheads, double bottoms.
Hull Materials:: Steel
Number of Decks:: 1
Builder Name:: Cleveland Ship Building Co.
Original Owner and Location:: Wilson Transit Co., Fairport, OH

Power

Number of Masts:: 3
Engine Type:: Triple Expansion
# Cylinders:: 3
# Boilers:: 3
# Propellers:: 1
Propulsion Notes:: 23" & 38" & 63" x 40", 1700hp, 85rpm engine Cleveland Ship Building Co. Three 12' x 12'6" scotch boilers.

Hull Dimensions

Final Disposition

History

Chronology:

1897, Feb 20 Launched.

1898, Apr Making records with loads of 383,000 bushels oats; 230,000 bushels corn or 6,440 tons.

1906, Oct 15 Collision with steamer NOTTINGHAM in St.Mary's River.

1912, Sep Remodeled by American Ship Building Co., Cleveland, OH; new arch frames, hatches & boilers.

Notes

From the Collection of:: C. Patrick Labadie
Sources:: Donald V. Baut; Edward J. Dowling Collection, University of Detroit - Mercy; William MacDonald Collection, Dossin Great Lakes Museum, Detroit; Newspaper Clippings

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