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" Paul R. Tregurtha " Seeking Safe Harbour Rememberance day 20240/11/11
The reigning “Queen of the Lakes” title holder as the longest vessel on the Great Lakes at 1,013′ 06″ (308.92m) was constructed in two sections. With her keel being laid July 12, 1979; the bow and part of the cargo section was built at American Ship Building Co., Toledo, OH and towed upon completion to American Ship Building Co., Lorain, OH where it was mated with the stern portion as hull # 909 and formally launched February 4, 1981. The vessel was christened April 25, 1981 as the William J. DeLancey for Interlake Steamship Co., Richfield, OH. The large self-unloader was built for Interlake’s customer Republic Steel and was named in honor of its Chairman. Mr. DeLancey was in attendance and participated in the launching of his namesake.
Ship Particulars
Length 1,013′ 06″ (308.92m)
Beam 105′ 00″ (32.00m)
Depth 56′ 00″ (17.07m)
Midsummer Draft 30′ 01″ (9.17m)
Unloading Boom Conveyor Length 260′ (79.25m)
Capacity 68,000 tons
Engine Power 17,120 bhp diesel
Previous Names
William J. DeLancey 1981 – 1990
Paul R. Tregurtha 1990 – Today
Interlake Steamship Company See less
24NO4184HDRZW-SharpenAI-Standard-denoise-severe-noise
" Paul R. Tregurtha " Seeking Safe Harbour Rememberance day 20240/11/11
The reigning “Queen of the Lakes” title holder as the longest vessel on the Great Lakes at 1,013′ 06″ (308.92m) was constructed in two sections. With her keel being laid July 12, 1979; the bow and part of the cargo section was built at American Ship Building Co., Toledo, OH and towed upon completion to American Ship Building Co., Lorain, OH where it was mated with the stern portion as hull # 909 and formally launched February 4, 1981. The vessel was christened April 25, 1981 as the William J. DeLancey for Interlake Steamship Co., Richfield, OH. The large self-unloader was built for Interlake’s customer Republic Steel and was named in honor of its Chairman. Mr. DeLancey was in attendance and participated in the launching of his namesake.
Ship Particulars
Length 1,013′ 06″ (308.92m)
Beam 105′ 00″ (32.00m)
Depth 56′ 00″ (17.07m)
Midsummer Draft 30′ 01″ (9.17m)
Unloading Boom Conveyor Length 260′ (79.25m)
Capacity 68,000 tons
Engine Power 17,120 bhp diesel
Previous Names
William J. DeLancey 1981 – 1990
Paul R. Tregurtha 1990 – Today
Interlake Steamship Company See less