Norwalk

1891                                  Norwalk                                   1916 (1917)

Wooden Great Lakes bulk freighter

Built at Mount Clemens MI by William Dulac
Launched April 25, 1891

209’ LBP, 38’6: beam, 14’ depth
1 deck, coal-fired boiler, steeple compound engine, 600 IHP

Enrolled at Detroit MI April 18, 1891 (#61)
209.2 x 38.8 x 14.0, 1007.43 GT, 881.95 NT     US 130528     to:
Shoal Water Transportation Co., Mount Clemens MI (home port Mount Clemens MI)

Entered service 1891

Sold April 4, 1916 to Otis Manufacturing Co., New Orleans LA for off-Lakes service and left the Great Lakes.  Great Lakes enrollment surrendered Aug 8, 1916.

Foundered Nov 27, 1917 in Caribbean Sea.  Enroute light from British Honduras to Savannah GA.

 

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