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Fr. Edward J. Dowling, S.J. Marine Historical Collection
Original name: Charles O. Jenkins

Other name(s): John W. Davin; Michael Gallagher

Ship owner: Jenkins Steamship Co.; Midland Steamship Line

Ship builder: Detroit Shipbuilding Co., Wyandotte, Michigan

Engine builder: Detroit Shipbuilding Co., Wyandotte, Michigan

Year ship built: 1907

Year engine built: 1907

Final disposition: Sold for scrap in 1961. Scrapped at La Spezia, Italy in 1962.

Notes:

Launched on June 29, 1907.

Remarks:

b) John W. Davin (1943)

c) Michael Gallagher (1956)

Owners:

1) Jenkins Steamship Co.

2) Midland Steamship Line (last owner)

Registry number: US. 204306

Hull number: 170

Vessel type: Bulk Freighter

Height: 31 ft.

Width: 54 ft.

Length: 504 ft.

Stroke length: 42 in.

Gross tonnage: 6450

Net tonnage: 4991

Materials: Steel

Engine type: Triple expansion

Piston 1: 23 in.

Piston 2: 36 in.

Piston 3: 60 in.

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