October 1915

Steamboat Building in Elizabeth, PA

A Journal of daily activities at the Elizabeth Marine Ways 1898 to 1925 

October 1915

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October 13, 1915 to November 6, 1915

 

Steamer J.A. Donalson Docked Wednesday October 13, 1915

Old steel hull Mariner in the River Monday October 11   we repaired some leaking places and braceing   this old hull was later sold to Capt. Wm. McNally and he made a very good Wharf boat out of her. Built a large cabin well roofed and used her for a parking place for automobiles.

Steamer Tornado general repairs October 1915   3 new stern posts - 1 rudder stock - new sheet iron - 300 lin ft of deck - 1200 lin ft of Pcs in her sides and bottom - calked all over

October 28, 1915 new rudder blade for Steamer Voyager

October 29, 1915 Steamer Jim Brown docked  general repairs  new plumb chain braces mid ship - new Hoods forward - Pcs in bed timbers Etc

new steam Cawley and Johnson steer(ing) cylinder put up on Steamer Charles Clarke Tuesday November 2, 1915

New Gunnel Hull Boat #1   26' wide  140 on deck  Launched Saturday November 6, 1915  she stuck on the launch ways at the Barge yard   Morgan built these 3 boats

October 13, 1915 to November 6, 1915

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