SS COLUMBIA

Official Number: US. 127665

Year Built: 1902

Name of Shipbuilder(s): Detroit Dry Dock Co. – Shipbuilder; Dry Dock Engine Works. – Engine builder

Hull Construction: Riveted-steel
superstructure – steel and wood

Length: 200 ft. –
Beam: 45 ft.
– Draft: 13 ft.

Gross Tonnage: 968

Net Tonnage: 549

Engine Type: Triple-expansion
– Piston #1: 21”
– Piston #2: 34”
– Piston #3: 54”
– Stroke 36”

Horsepower: 1217 IHP

Boilers: 2 scotch boilers – converted for oil fuel, circa 1940

Speed: Trials – 21 mph; Service – 18 mph

Entered Service: July 8, 1902

Capacity: 2,566 passengers

Architect: Frank Kirby

Interiors: Louis O. Keil

National Register of Historic Places Designation: November 2, 1979

National Historic Landmark Vessel Designation: July 6, 1992

Laid up since September 2, 1991

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