MICHIGAN (1890, Survey Vessel)

Description


Identification
Vessel name:
MICHIGAN
Also known as:
HANCOCK, GEN. W.S.
Year of Build:
1890
Construction and Ownership
Built at:
Saugatuck, MI
Vessel Type:
Survey Vessel
Hull Materials:
Wood
Builder Name:
Rogers & Bird
Original Owner:
U.S. Corps of Engineers
Power
Propulsion:
Screw
Engine Type:
For-and-Aft Compound
# Cylinders:
2
# Boilers:
1
# Propellers:
1
Propulsion Notes:
12", 21" X 20" engine by Wilson & Hendrie, Montague, MI. 6' X 10' boiler, 125# steam. 6.5' Trout propeller.
Hull Dimensions
Length:
97.5'
Beam:
17'
Depth:
8'
Final Disposition
Final Location:
Lake St. Clair.
How:
Collision with BINGHAMTON.
History
Chronology:

1890, Oct 3 Renamed HANCOCK, GEN. W.S.

1891, May 22 Captain & crew except the engineer resigned.

1905, Aug 18 Collision with freighter BINGHAMTON & sank.

Notes
From the Collection of:
C. Patrick Labadie
Contact
Contact us:
Test 4 Walter
 database@wisconsinmaritime.org
 
 

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MICHIGAN (1890, Survey Vessel)