1916 Conneaut 1973
Steel self-unloading Great Lakes bulk freighter
Built at Ecorse MI by Great Lakes Engineering Works, Hull 155
Launched March 30, 1916
439’3” LOA, 416’ LBP, 56’ beam, 30’ depth
1 deck, arch cargo hold construction, hatches @ 12’, coal-fired boilers, quadruple expansion engine, 1775 IHP
Enrolled at Detroit MI July 12, 1916
415.0 x 56.0 x 27.5, 4749 GT, 3027 NT US 214061 to:
Wyandotte Transportation Co., Detroit MI (home port Wyandotte MI)
Entered service July 12, 1916 clearing Ecorse MI light for Conneaut OH
Renamed Wyandotte (2) 1963
Fleet sold 1966 to Oglebay Norton Co., Cleveland OH (home port to Wilmington DE)
Boilers converted 1967 to oil firing
Laid up at end of 1968 season at Fairport OH and did not operate again
Sold for scrap 1973 to Marine Salvage Ltd., Port Colborne ON. Resold to Spanish shipbreakers.
Cleared Montreal QC Sept 27, 1973 with str. Huron towed by German tug Dolphin. Tow arrived Santander Spain Oct 20, 1973.
IMO 5393737
1601
My father sailed on this ship. Was wondering how I could see a ships log or any info that had his name on it?
My father was on board for all of WWll. I’d like to know more too.
My father was a first mate on this freighter, captain was Harvey Booth and I believe he was on board during WW2. Is there any information available?
Hiya Kathleen. My father was on the Conneaut all through WWll. I’d like to find some history too.
My grandfather John Cameron Broadwell, native of Alpena, boarded the Wyandotte boats in 1914. He rose to captain, first on the Wyandotte, then the Alpena front 1936-42. He became captain of the flagship Conneaut in ’43 and served as her master until the summer of 1951 when he died in the pilot house while docking in Toledo. He was 55 years old.
My Grandfather Donald Duncan was captain of the Wyandotte from 1952 1955 I’d like to know more
Christopher, Terry, Kathleen and Brian;
I may have information that would help all of us understand the Wyandotte boats better. My grandfather John C Broadwell served as sailor and then captain of three of the boats. His son John T Broadwell boarded the Wyandotte boats after WWII and rose to 1st mate on the Conneaut. His son, John W Broadwell (my 1st cousin) is still with us and very interested. Feel free to contact me at rvogt8421@gmail.com if I can help.