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Fr. Edward J. Dowling, S.J. Marine Historical Collection
Original name: Calumet

Ship owner: Cargo Carriers, Inc.; Interlake Steamship Co.; Lackawanna Steamship Co.

Ship builder: Detroit Shipbuilding Co., Wyandotte, Michigan

Engine builder: Dry Dock Engine Works, Detroit, Michigan

Year ship built: 1907

Year engine built: 1907

Final disposition: Sold for scrap in 1960 and towed to England / Italy. (Reported to be in service in Italy for short period after 1960.)

Notes:

Launched on August 10, 1907.

Remarks:

Owners:

1) Lackawanna Steamship Co.

2) Interlake Steamship Co.

3) Cargo Carriers, Inc.

Registry number: US. 204447

Hull number: 171

Vessel type: Bulk Freighter

Height: 29 ft.

Width: 52.2 ft.

Length: 420 ft.

Stroke length: 42 in.

Gross tonnage: 4641

Net tonnage: 3385

Materials: Steel

Engine type: Triple expansion

Piston 1: 22 in.

Piston 2: 32 in.

Piston 3: 58 in.

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