J. W. WESTCOTT II

  • General
    • Vessel Name : J. W. WESTCOTT II
    • Operator : WESTCOTT, J. W. CO., THE
    • Ships Type (ICST) : General Cargo / Passenger
    • Vessel Type : Combination Passenger and Cargo
    • Construction : Steel
  • Engine
    • Horsepower rating : 225
  • Location
    • City : DETROIT
    • STATE : MI
  • Capacity
    • Net Tonnage : 9
    • Full Load Capacity : 15 Short ton
    • Passenger Capacity : 6
  • Size
    • Register length : 44.3 Feet
    • Regular Breadth : 13.3 Feet
    • Overall Length : 44.9 Feet
    • Overall Breadt : 13.3 Feet
    • Load draft : 4.5 Feet
    • Light Draft : 3.9 Feet
    • Height : 13.5 Feet
  • Other
    • Year : 1949
    • EQUIP1 : NONE
    • Coast Guard Number : 258859

WESTCOTT, J. W. CO., THE

  • Area of Operation : DETROIT RIVER
  • Principal Commodity : MAIL, PACKAGE FREIGHT AND PASSENGERS

JOSEPH J. HOGAN

  • Type : Combination Passenger and Cargo
  • Construction : Steel

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