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

Ship owner: Minnesota Steamship Co.; Pittsburgh Steamship Co.

Ship builder: Chicago Ship Building Co., Chicago, Illinois

Engine builder: None

Year ship built: 1900

Final disposition: Stranded on Split Rock, Minnesota on November 28, 1905. Total loss. Was in tow of Str. William Edenborn.

Notes:

Lanuched on January 26, 1900.

Remarks:

Owners:

1) Minnesota Steamship Co.

2) Pittsburgh Steamship Co. (1901)

Registry number: US. 93020

Hull number: 38

Vessel type: Bulk Freighter (Barge)

Height: 24.2

Width: 50

Length: 436

Gross tonnage: 5039

Net tonnage: 4667

Materials: Steel

Engine type: None

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