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Ship owner: American Steel Barge Co.

Ship builder: American Steel Barge Co., West Superior, Wisconsin

Year ship built: 1890

Final disposition: Wrecked near Cleveland, Ohio, November 10, 1898. (Stranded against breakwater.)

Notes:

Launched, February 6, 1890.

Registry number: US.53257

Vessel type: Bulk Freighter (Barge), whaleback

Height: 22 ft.

Width: 36 ft.

Length: 276 ft.

Gross tonnage: 1295 t.

Net tonnage: 1230 t.

Materials: Steel

Engine type: None

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