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

Other name(s): Newfoundland Cruiser; Treasure Unlimited; U.S.C.G.C. Chaparral

Ship owner: Levis Shipping, Ltd.; Treasure Unlimited; U.S. Coast Guard; Walkerville & Detroit Ferry Co.

Ship builder: Great Lakes Engineering Works

Engine builder: Great Lakes Engineering Works, River Rouge, Michigan

Year ship built: 1925

Year engine built: 1925

Final disposition: Stranded in Dorset PT., in Baffin Straits and abandoned in September of 1963.

Notes:

Last ferry in regular service across Detroit River (1942).

Remarks:

b) U.S.C.G.C. Chaparral

c) Treasure Unlimited (C. 313944)

d) Newfoundland Cruiser

Owners:

1) Walkerville & Detroit Ferry Co.

2) U.S. Coast Guard

3) Treasure Unlimited

4) Levis Shipping, Ltd.

Registry number: US. 225224;C.313944

Hull number: 252

Vessel type: Ferry

Height: 14.4 ft.

Width: 45 ft.

Length: 134.1 ft.

Stroke length: 28 in.

Gross tonnage: 405

Net tonnage: 273

Materials: Steel

Engine type: Fore and Aft

Piston 1: 20 in.

Piston 2: 40 in.

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