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

Ship owner: E. M. Carleton; S. Neff

Ship builder: W.R. Linn, Gibralter, Michigan

Engine builder: Samuel F. Hodge & Co.

Year ship built: 1894

Year engine built: 1894

Final disposition: Sank, Whitefish Bay, Lake Superior, May 4, 1909.

Remarks:

Wreckage and bodies found, cause and final location unknown.

Owners:

1) S. Neff, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

2) E. M. Carleton, Cleveland, Ohio (Last owner)

Registry number: US.107100

Vessel type: Steam barge

Height: 11.2 ft.

Width: 34.9 ft.

Length: 195.2 ft.

Stroke length: 36 in.

Gross tonnage: 734

Net tonnage: 566

Materials: Wood

Engine type: Fore and Aft

Piston 2: 20 in.

Piston 3: 40 in.

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