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S.O. Co. No. 55 (1) - (1891-1898)
Build in 1891 by American Steel Co. Superior, WI as "S.O. Co. No. 55".
Sold in 1898 as "Water Barge No. 1" to the U.S. Navy, Washington, DC, USA.
Saw service with U.S. Navy at Key West and Pensacola, FL, and at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
Sank at moorings, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, in January, 1917.
Registry and Rig Information
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Vessel Name
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S.O. Co. No. 55
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Nationality
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U.S.
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Official Number
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116493
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Rig
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Barge
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Dimensions and Tonnage
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Vessel Length:
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125.00 feet.
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Gross Tonnage:
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323.71
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Vessel Width:
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30.00 feet
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Net Tonnage:
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323.71
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Vessel Depth:
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10.00 feet
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Hull Material:
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Steel
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Masts:
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Hull Number:
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Vessel History
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Builder
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American Steel Co. Superior, WI 1891
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Ownership Changes
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Date
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Registry
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Official #
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Standard Oil Co.
New York, NY U.S.
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1891- 1898
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U.S.
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116493
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U.S. Navy
Washington, DC U.S.
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1898- 1917
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U.S.
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116493
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Vessel Name Changes
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Date
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Registry
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Official #
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WATER BARGE NO. 1
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1898- 1917
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U.S.
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U.S. NAVY
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Rebuilds
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No Rebuild Information Available
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History
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Saw service with U.S. Navy at Key West and Pensacola, FL, and at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
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Disposition
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Sank at moorings, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, in January, 1917.
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