NEW YORK CENTRAL SYSTEM MARINE DEPARTMENT’S ROSTER OF BARGES
Main source of this data is a clerk’s file box “MCL Card File” (Marine Craft Listing), now in the collection of the South Street Seaport Archives, which contains a single 4×6 card for each named craft. These cards gave the basic data for each barge, and on them a clerk would recorded relevant data during their lifetime, such as major maintenance events. Most of the cards are for unpowered barges, but a few ferries and other craft were also given a card. The numbered craft were apparently given a different file; that file did not end up in the Archives. Some of the written notes on these cards were in handwriting that is hard to decipher; where there is doubt about the exact spelling, the word is followed by “?” here.
The material of construction was wood unless “steel” appears in this line; wooden construction was the default method until very late in the department’s history, except for a few craft that needed additional strength. The railroad did switch to steel construction as a standard in the 1950s, and then numbered its craft instead of naming them, and these craft apparently were given a different set of file cards that did not end up in the file that ended up in the Seaport archives. Thus information about numbered vessels in this roster comes from a variety of other sources.
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OVERVIEW OF THIS ROSTER:
Each entry in the roster contains the following:
First line contains the name of the craft, then its basic characteristics: type of craft; hull no., date built and builder; dimensions and capacity.
The builder name is shortened to save space; the full name, plus the location of builder (where known) is given in a list at the end.
Hull number: this is a number issued by the government for each hull constructed, inscribed somewhere in its bowels, that remained the same even if the craft was rebuilt and renamed by a new owner. This allowed data to be kept coherent, especially for the purpose of listing in the Merchants Vessels of the U.S. (MVUS) directory, formerly issued annually (past issues are available for reference in various marine archives). In some cases, instead of a hull number, the MCL provides a “Custom House Number”, starting with “CH”; this was another official number provided to some craft, to make sure that import or export freight passing through did not bypass customs payments.
Lines below the first one are for additional information:
Most of these craft were acquired new, but if it was acquired secondhand (later than its build date), the acquisition date and source are given on the next line. Further lines give major changes to craft over time (e.g. conversion to other type). The last line tells how craft was de-accessioned: some were sunken or destroyed in accident; most were sold at the end of their useful life. The price sold for is given here, as it gives some indication of condition at time of sale. The initial cost of most of these bargse was in the tens of thousands of dollars, depending on complexity of the craft, year built, and other factors.
ABBREV’s for type:
CB = covered barge
CSB = covered steam hoisting barge
GHB = Gasoline Hoisting Barge
GrBt (or GB) = grain boat
HHB = Hand Hoisting Barge
Refr = Refrigerated covered barge
Scow = open flat scow, cargo placed on deck (no protective shed)
SHB = Steam Hoisting Barge (these may include derrick lighters also)
PB = Police Boat
Ferry – This file includes some ferryboats
BUILDERS: See list at end (“ by ?” means no builder is listed on the card)
CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL is wood, unless otherwise noted after builder name
DIMENSIONS: Given as length x width (beam); D is depth;
Capacity: this is the official load limit, given in tons (“T”), except for grain barges which are rated in bushels
NOTABLE CRAFT: Some of these craft had notable outcomes: the Medina and the Bacon were sold to E.E. Cummings in 1953, and the Alexander sank at the Black Tom explosion, July 30, 1916
Name &Type Hull No. Year Blt: Built by; Dim’s; Rated Capacity
ADAMS HHB 163420 1907 by SHOP, 89’x29′; 168 T
– sold to Merwin Hoban & Merwin 8/6/52
AKRON Scow CHL 500-210 1903 by ?, 110’x30′; 208 T
– sold 9/15/1950 to Lauryssens; – also listed as “#625″
AKRON CB 30034 1890 by Crane’s, 100×30′, 250 T
– 410 gr.tons, cap. 250; – purchase date?, sold 4/2/1934 to Rutgers Univ.
AKRON Scow 176491 1945 by Wiley, STEEL, 95’x28′, D=7′ 6″, 250 T
– purchased from Chesepeake Ltge. Co. of Baltimore 1/4/1951; no sale listed
ALABAMA GrBt 30198 1899 by Burlee, 105’x25′, 22,000 bu. cap
– sold 1/25/1922 to John B. Caddell,
ALABAMA GrBt 168659 1923 by Lenahan, 100×26′, 20,000 bu.
– sold 1/29/40 to Pete Hagan
ALBANY CB 30028 1890 by Theo. Crane; 110’x30′; 300 ton cap.
– sold 12-22-1922 to NY Marine CO.
ALBION GrBt 30050 1892 by Diebert MJT, 105’x22′, 10,000 bu.
– sold 2/8/1909 to Peter Hagen of Phil.
ALBION GrBt 163862 1909 by Cossey; 100’x23′, cap. 14,000 bu.
– sold 1/25/1922 to Caddell
ALBION GrBt 168684 1923 by ?, 100’x26′, 20,000 bu.
– sold 8/17/1937 to Edna
ALBION CB CHL 550-222 1943 by Shop; 80’x32′, 350 T
– sold to NY Marine Co. (no date)
ALEXANDER Grbt 168690 1923 by Lenahan; 100’x26′; 20,000 bu.
– sold 1/29/40 to Hagen
ALEXANDER CB 165418 1913 by S.I.SB; 100’x31′; 250 T
– sunk at Black Tom explosion, July 30, 1916, not raised
ALTON CB 162822 1906 by Crane’s, 100’x30′, 250 T
– sold to Union Dry Dock & Rep. 3/30/55
AMBOY CB 30305 1903 by Crane’s, 100×30′, D=8′ 6″, 250 T
– sold 4/18/1953 to American Boat Cartage, Inc, for $250.00
AMHERST CB 166490 1916 by Crane’s, 100’x31′
– Sold 9/15/53 to John Witte
AMSTERDAM GrBt – 1890 by ?
– sold 10-5-1909
AMSTERDAM Scow CHL 500-199 1914 by ?
– sold 8/25/48 to Ira Fisk
ANDERSON GrBt 168467 1922 by Lenahan, 100’x26′, 20,000 bu.
– sold 1/29/1940
ANSONIA CB 30303 1903 by Crane’s, 100’x’30’, 250 T
– sold to WItte 9/15/53
ANTRIM CB 165038 1912 by Crane’s, 100×31, 250 T
– sold 3/1/1954
ANTWERP CB 162821 1906 by Crane’s, 100’x30′, 250 T
– sold 5/8/1936 to Hudson River Yacht Club, 145th St. on the Hudson, NY
APPLETON CB 163314 1907 by Cossey, 100’x30′, 250
– sold 9/29/36
ARCADIA CB 165432 1913 by S.I. S.B., 100×31′, 250 T
– abandoned at sea 5/29/1919, last sighted May 15, 1919, replaced in 1925
ARCADIA CB 169214 1925 by Lenahan; 100×32′, 250 T
– sold to Hagen Marine S. of Pier K, Wee. 2/13/58
ARDSLEY Sc CHL 500-198 1914 by ? 100×31′, 500 T
– sold to Lauryssens Ltge. & Towing 12/14/1950
ARDSLEY .Refr. 30167 1899 by Crane’s ; 100’x30′, 250 T
– sold to Fenwick 12/10/1924
ARTHUR CB 29952 1883 by J.D. Leary, Greenpoint, NY, 104’x28′, 250 T
– sold to Valencia Boat Club, Hoboken, NJ 6/20/1910
ASHLAND CB 168534 1922 by Bushey, 100’x32′, 250 T
– sold to Wm. J. Myles of Edgewater, NJ 6/17/1954
ATTICA GrBt 163863 1909 by Cossey, 100’x23′, 17,000 bu.
– sold 7/12/26 to Hanrahan
ATTICA GrBt 30046 1891 by Diebert MJT, 105’x22′; 17,000 bu.
– sold to Hagen of PHil. 2/8/1909
ATTICA CB, steel 170340 1929 by Dravo, Pittsburgh, PA; 100’x31′, D=9′ 7″, 500 T
— converted from scow to covered barge 4/3/1942; no sale listed
AUBURN CB 30032 1890 by Crane’s, 110×30′, D=8′ 6″, 300 T
– sold 4/22/1925 to J. W. Sullivan Co., $500
AUBURN CB 169587 1926 by Atlantic Works, STEEL, 100’x32′, 250 T
– no sale listed
– described (w. photos) in Central Headlight 1997 #3 and 1997 #4
BACON CB 31732 1903 by Crane’s, 100’x’30’; 250 T
– sold 4/23/53 to E.E. Cummings
BARNES CB 165433 1913 by S.I. S.B., 100’x’31’, 250 T
– sold 3/17/195 to Henry Gillen’s Sons Ltge. , NY
BATAVIA GrBt ? 1890 (no other info exc. sold 10-2-1907)
BEACON CB CH 550-221 1943 by Minneford, 80×32′, cap. ?
– sold to Standard Fruit SS 5/22/1958
BEDFORD CB 31733 1903 by Crane’s, 100×30′, 250 T
– sold 4/25/1953 to Fercon Inc., S.I.
BERGEN GrBt 31549 1892 by Diebert MJT, 105’x22’x12’D,x 10,000 bu.
– sold 2/8/1909 to Peter Hagan of Phil.
BERGEN GrBt 163873 1909 by Cossey, 100×23’x11’6″ D, 17,000 bu.
– sold 12/9/1926 to Cullen Fuel Co., NYC
BERGEN GHB 170201 1927 by Hudson SB & Rep. Co, Newburgh, NY, 100×33’8”,
-1 derrick 1 boom; acquired by NY Central 1929.
– sold 9/27/1967 to Elberth of Seaford Harbor NY
BERGENFIELD CB CHL 550-209 1943 by SHOP, 80×32′
– sold 5/20/1955 to Mowbray
BLACK ROCK 31678 1900 by Crane’s, 75×25′
– “coal & pumping barge”; sold 3/8/1950 to Joseph Buhler
BLAUVELT Scow 163990 1909 by S.I.SB, 100’x31’4″
– orig. “cov. scow barge”, converted to scow 1/6/1950 at Union Dry Dock;
– sold 4/20/1953 to Windsor Building Supplies, Newburgh NY
BOGOTA Scow CHL 500-217 1903 by ?, 108’x31′
– purchased from Metro. Sand & Gravel June 1943, sold 9/30/1946
BOSTON Scow (no no. listed) (no build date or builder listed)
– purchased from Columbia Ltge. 10/16/1947, 128’x35′,
– depth 11′, tonnage 500 net; sold 3/1/1954 to William J. Myles, Edgewater, NJ
BRANDON CB 166557 1916 by Crane’s, 100×31’4″, 250 T;
– sold to John Witte, Rossville, 9/15/1953
BREWSTER GB 162035 1903 by H. Cossey, 100×23′, 17,000 BU
– sold 9/22/1923 to Dwyer Bros.
BREWSTER GHB 169300 1925 by Atlantic; STEEL, 100’x31′, D=9’6″, 250 T
– engine by Hugh Gear Domestic Eng., hoisting cap. 5 tons
– sold 10/18/1960 to Mowbray
BRICE CB 165088 1912 by Crane’s, 100×31’4″, 250 T
– Sold 2/25/54 to Powell Boat Yard, Nyack, NY
BRIGHTON CB 165161 1913 by S.I.SB, 100×31’4″, 250 T
– retired and sold 8/28/1947 to Union City Kiwanis Club
BRONXVILLE CB 165459 1913 by S.I.SB Co., 100×31’4″, 250 T
– sold 6/15/1954 to P.B. Clark of Bayonne
BUFFALO CB 31532 1890 by Hiltebrant, 140’x32′, 600 T
– sold 12/28/1922 to James Hams of Pier 39, NYC
BURNSIDE CB 165463 1913 by S.I.SB, 100×31’4″, 250 T
– sold 1/6/1958 to Walter Merwin & Son
BYRON CB 164024 1909 by S.I.SB, 100×31’4″, 250 T
– sold 7/3/1956 to National Container Corp., NYC
CALEDONIA Refr B 34333 1899 by Crane’s, 100×30′, 250 T
– sold 7/31/1928 to National Metals Co., NYC
CAMBRIA CB 165170 1913 by Crane’s, 100×31’4″, 250 T
– sold to City Line Motors, J.C., 4/19/54
CAMDEN HHB 34351 1900 by Crane’s, 75’x25′
– converted to scow by SHOP by removing mast and boom, 7/28/41
– ret’d. & sold 10/28/54 to Gates Bros Inc., Little Ferry, NJ
CANASTOTA GB 34321 1899 by Burlee, 105×25′, 22,000 Bu
– sold to Dywer Bros. 9/22/23
CANTON CB 34340 1899 by Crane’s, 100×30′, D=8′ 6″, 250 T
– transferred from fl. eq. to floating work equip. 6/1/53;
– sold 1/21/1957 to Henry Nelson, Bayonne, NJ, for $175.00 “as is”
CARLTON CB 164674 1911 by S.I.SB, 100×31’4″, 250 T
– sold to V.B. Bendix, NYC, 5/2/34
CARMAN CB 162888 1906 by Crane’s, 100×30’4″, D=9′, 250 T
– sold to N. Bergen Motor Boat Club, 2/25/54, $201.00
CARTER CB 165110 1912 by Crane’s, 100×31’4″, D=9′ 6″, 250 T
– sold to Construction & Power Machinery Inc., Brklyn, 3/1/54 for $100.00
CASTLETON CB blank 1899 by Crane’s, 100×30′, D=8′ 6″, (no cap.)
– sunk by ferryboat Rochester Oct. 1, 1904, wreck sold to M.J.Tracy, 10/18/07
CASTLETON wd.Scow Cust. 550-235 1944 by SHOP, 100 x 32′, D=9′ (no cap.)
– sold 12/9/63 to North Star Dredging & Piling Co., Huntington, NY
CATSKILL CB 34453 1903 by Crane’s, 100×30′, D=8′ 6″, 250 T
– damaged by storm 12-29-1930 at Wken(?), N.J., considered total loss;
– abandoned 7/24/1931; 8/17/32: total loss not allowed by arbitrator, settled for $1750
CAYUGA GB (no no. listed) 1890 by ? no info
– sold 10/2/1907 to J. J. Harrington for $500.00
CAYUGA CB 165475 1913 by S.I.SB, 100×31′ 4″, D=9′ 6″, 250 T
– Sold 1/21/1954 to N.J. Wing, Civil Air Patrol, UAF Aux., Newark, NH, for $1.00
CENTRAL CB 162889 1906 by Crane’s, 100×30′ 4″, D=9′, 250 T
– sold 6/17/1954 to Mr. Tom J. Nyles of Edgewater, NJ, for $67.00
CHAPIN CB 164039 1910 by S.I.SB, 100×31′ 4″, D=9′, 250 T
– sold to Witte of SI, 9\15\53 for $187.50
CHARLOTTE Refr.B 34309 1899 by Crane’s, 100×30′, D=8′ 6″, 250 T
– sold 6/1/1936 to Nicholas ? of Belmar NJ, $200
CHARLOTTE CB CH 550-230 1943 by Minneford, 80×32’9″, D=9′, 350 T
– sold 6/12/1962 to ?, Savannah, GA, $210
CHATHAM Refr. 34337 1899 by Crane’s, 100×30′, D=8′ 6″, 250 T
– sold 5/31/1927 to Phoenix Const. Co. for $2519.00
CHATHAM Sc 170431 1929 by Dravo, Pitts. PA, steel, 100×30′, D=9′ 7″, 500 T
— Converted to CB 4/1/1942 at Morris Basin DryDock; no sale listed
CHAUNCEY CB 165211 1913 by Crane’s, 100×31’4″, D=9′ 6″, 250 T
– given 3/21/1953 to Boy Scouts, Expl. Ship Crusader, of Grantwood NJ for $1.00
CHELSEA CB 163339 1907 by H. Cossey, S.I., 100×30’9″ D=9′, 250 T
– sold 11/11/1926 to Dwyer Bros. Lighterage, Kingston, NY, $1050.00
CHELSEA Sc 170446 1929 by Dravo, Pitts., PA, 100×30′ 8″, D=9′ 7″, 500 T
— converted to scow 4/9/1942 by Brewer’s Dry Dock ($5380; orig. cost $23,206);
— no sale listed
CHICAGO CB 166618 1917 by Crane’s, 100×31’4″, D=9′ 6″, 250 T
– sold 11/29/1957 to Mowbrays’ Tug & Barge, NYC for $550.00 “as is where is”
CLAY HHB 163115 1907 by Shop, 89×29’3″, D=8′, cap. 200 T
– converted 7/28/1941 to scow (mast & boom removed, at Shop)
– sold 2/4/1955 to Mowbray for $750.00
CLAYTON Refr. 34329 1899 by Crane’s, 100×30’0″, D=8′ 6″, 250 T
– sold 7/13/1923 to Henry R. Beebe of Utica, NY, $1200.00
CLAYTON Refr. 169218 1925 by Hudson, 100’x32′ 9″, D=9′, 250 T
– sold 7/5/1962 to A. Jorgenson, 532 Morris Ave., Elizabeth, NJ, $137.50
CLEARFIELD HHB 34352 1900 by Crane’s, 75×25′ 8″, D=8′, 150 T
– hoisting cap. 2 tons; 1 derrick, 1 boom
– converted 7/28/1941 to scow (mast & boom removed by Shop)
– sold 8/6/1952 to Merwin Hogan & Merwin for $950.00
CLEVELAND CB 166622 1917 by Crane’s, 100×31′ 4″, D=9′ 6″, 250 T
– sold 11/29/1957 to Mowbray’s for $825.00 at Wee. “as is where is”
CLINTON Scow CH 550-233 1944 by M.R. Shop, 100×32′, D=9′ (no cap.)
– sold 11/27/1963 to Mowbray’s Floating Equip. for $300.00
CLYDE CB 34204 1890 by Crane’s, 100’x30′, 250 T,
– sold 3/5/1918 to N. L. Baker for $1500 (“see insur. claim No. 5149”)
CLYDE CB 168552 1922 by Bushey, 100×32′, D=9′, 250 T
– “Retired – wrecked in storm of 11/25/1950″
COHOES CB 34210 1890 by Crane, 100×30′, D=8′ 6″, 250 T
– sold 12/22/1922 to New York Marine Co., $900
COHOES CB 169253 1925 by Lenahan, 100×32′, D=9′, 250 T
– sold 10/21/54 to Walter Merwin & Son, Sewaren, NJ, for $52.50
COLD SPRING CB 162908 1906 by Crane’s; 100×30’4″, D=9′, 250 T
– sold 9/15/53 to Witte, Rossville, S.I. for $187.50
COLUMBUS Scow CH 550-240 1945 by M.R.Shop; 100’x32′, D=9′ (no cap.)
– sold 7/5/1961 to C(?)annon Marine Construction, Mass. for $4(?)50.00
CONGERS GB 162047 1903 by Cossey, 100’x23′, D=11’6″, 17,000 bu. wheat
– purchased from Metropolitan Sand & Gravel, Nov. 1942
– sold 9/13/1923 to Eugene Graves, Brooklyn, NY
CONGERS Scow CH 500-197 1905 by ? 100’x30’1″, D=7’4″, (no cap.)
– sold 9/15/1950 to C. Lauryssens
CONGERS Scow 176535 1946 by Wiley, Steel, 95×28’1”, D=7’ 6”, 250 T
– purchased 1/4/1951 from Chesepeake Ltge. Co., Balt. MD CHL 550-244; no sale shown
COPAKE Refr. 168554 1923 by Bushey, 100’x32′, D=9′, 250 T
– sold 9/18/1962
CORFU GB (no no.) 1891 by ?
– sunk at Atlantic Dock 10/9/1907, wreck sold 11/27/1907 to J.J. Harrington
CORFU CB 165066 1912 by Crane’s, 100×31’4″, D=9’6”, 250 T
— originally called “Ashwood”, changed to Corfu 1/20/13
– sold 4/4/53 to Sea Scout ship Ranger #39, Trinity Reformed Ch., Palisade Ave., West NY, NJ, $1.00
CORNING GB 34356 1900 by Burlee, 100×24′, D=10′ 6″, 18,000 bu. cap.
– sold 1/25/1922 to John B. Caddell, $1800
CORNING GB (no #) 1923 by Lenahan, 100’x26′, D=12′ 6″, 20,000 bu.
– sold 8/17/1937 to Urquhart
CORNWALL Refr 34319 1899 by Crane’s, 100×30, D=8′ 6″, 250
– sold 4/24/1933 to Lane Social Club, NYCity, $350
CORNWALL CB 163425 1907 by ? at Perth Amboy, NJ, 95’8″x34’3″, D=8′ 4″, 300 T
– purchased from Southern Pacific Co. 7/30/1941 for $7520
sold 8/23/1957 to Salvage Associates, Medway Mass. for $1350.00
CRESCENT CB 163350 190 7 by Cossey, 100×30′, D=9′, 250 T
– sold 3/21/1955 to Lounsbury, skipper Troop #230, Peekskill, NY, for $1.50
CRICKMORE CB 34118 1880 by Trundy, 102′ 8″ x 30′, D=6’4″, 250 T cap.
– sold 12/12/1913 to Northern Investing Co., 1 Exchange Place, Jersey City, NJ, $350
CRICKMORE GB 168720 1923 by Lenahan, 100’x’26’, 20,000 bu. cap., 100′ x 26′, D=12′ 6″, 20,000 bu.
– sold 1/29/1940 to Robt. Hagen (?) W. 19th St., NY
CROTON scow 34159 1886 by N.J. Dry Dock, E’Port, NJ; 110×30’4″, D=6′ 7″, 300 T cap.
– “converted into scow” 12/11/1918; sold 6/4/1924 to Dwyer Bros., 33 Coenties Slip, NY, $600
CROTON CB 169271 1925 by Lenahan, 100×32′, D=9′, 250 T
– sold 7/5/1956 to Mowbray’s Tug & Barges Sales, for $300, “as is”
CRUGERS CB CHL 550-219 1943 by Shop, 80×32′, D=9′, 350 T
– sold 7/5/1956 to Petterson Ltge. of NY for $800.00 “as is”
DANVILLE GB 168499 1922 by Lenahan, 100×26′, D=12′ 6″, 20,000 bu. cap.
– sold 1/29/1940 to Petr. F. Hagen (?), of Wkn.?, NJ for $201.33 (?)
DAYTON CB 168558 1923 by Ira S. Bushey & Sons, 100×32′, D=9′, 250 T
– sold 5/26/1961 to Mowbray’s Floating Equip. Exchange
DELTA CB 166646 1917 by Crane’s, 100’x31’4″, D=9′ 6″, 250 T
– reconstructed & converted to scow 1/21/1950 by Union Dry Dock and M. S.
– sold 4/19/1954 to City Line Motors, 1505 Hudson Blvd., Jersey City for $50.00
DETROIT GHB 169302 1925 by Atlantic, STEEL, 100×31′, D=9′ 6″, 250 T
– 5 tons cap. hoist, 1 boom derrick by Lidgewood Gear, Fairbank Morse Eng. (2 drums)
– sold 9/22/1967 to Schiavone-Bonomo, J.C., for $2550
DEXTER HHB 35577 1900 by Crane’s, 75’x25′, D=8′, 150 T,
– hoist cap. 2 tons; converted to scow 7/28/1941 by M.R. Shop (removed mast & boom)
– sold 8/6/1952 to Merwin, Hogan & Merwin, Weehawken, NJ for $1000
DOWNING CB 35620 1903 by Crane’s, 100’x30′, D=8′ 6″, 250 T
– sold 9/13/1923 to Fulton Lighterage Co., NYC, for $1800.00
DOWNING CB 169287 1925 by Lenahan, 100’x32′, D=9′, 250 T
– sold 10/21/1954 to Walter Merwin & Son, Sewaren, NJ for $52.50
DRESDEN GB 162048 1903 by Cossey, 100’x23′, D=11′ 6″, 17,000 Bu. wheat
– sold 12/29/1931 to Cullen Fuel Co., NYC for $400.00 (back has interesting 1928 letter about repair)
DUMONT Scow 35602 1901 by Shop, 105’x30′, D=9′ 6″, 550 T
– sold 2/24/1954 to Mr. George Atkins, Newburgh, NY for $150
DUNDEE CB 164075 1910 by SI S.B., 100×31’4″, D=9′, 250 T
– “reconstructed” 7/18/1946 by Brewer Dry Dock, $21,292; listed as “Covered Scow Barge”
– sold 4/19/1954 to City Line Motors, J.C. for $50.00
DUNDERBERG SHB 35517 1892 by Shop, 110 x 30′, D=8′ 6″, 400 T
– 18 ton cap. hoist, vertical boiler by Lidgerwood Mfg. Co. built 1903; 2 drums, 1 derrick, 2 booms
– sold 5/23/1923 to Convese & Co. NYC, $500
DUNKIRK CB CH 550-220 1943 by Minneford, 80’x32′, D=9′
– sold 7/6/1956 to Edward Cummings, NYC as is, for $512.00
EARL CB 165254 1913 by Crane’s, 100x 31’4, D=9’6″, 250 T
– sold 2/26/1954 to John J. Reich, Bayonne, NJ for $110.00
EDGEWATER CB 162925 1906 by Crane’s, 100’x30’4″, D=9′, 250 T
– sold 11/13/1936 to Sargent Barge Line, NYC for $350
EDGEWOOD CB 162010 1903 by Crane’s, 100×30′, D=8′ 6″, 250 T
– sold 6/15/1936 for $200
EGERTON CB 62844 1880 by Trundy & Murphy, 115’x31′, D= 7′ 7″, 350 T
– sold 6/11/1913 to McAllister Bros., NYC for $550.00
ELBA CB 162930 1906 by Crane’s, 100×30’4″, D=9′, 250 T
– sold 4/23/1953 to William Myles, 1321 River Road, Edgewater, NJ ,for $125.00
ELKHART GHB 169337 1925 by Atlantic, STEEL, 100 x 31′, D=9’6″; 250 T
– 5 ton orig. hoist cap.; 10 ton hoist installed by Lidgerwood 12/29/26
– M.R. Shop installed still larger hoist 7/22/1931
– sold 8/30/1961 to Ronald Stone, Carmel, NY, $3803
ELMER CB 163377 1907 by Cossey, 100 x 30′, D=9′, 250 T
– sold 2/9/23 to A.J. Grymes for $3500.00
ELMER CB 169310 1925 by Lenahan, 100×32′, D=9′, 250 T
– sold 12/1962 to Sea Explorers, $75.00
ELMSFORD GHB 163190 1907 by Cossey, 90′ x 28’3″, D=8′ 6″, 250 T
– 5 ton cap. hoist from Hush Gear Domestic Engine, 1 boom
– converted to scow by M.R. Shop, 6/7/1934
– sold 3/31/1953 to Merwin, Hogen, & Merwin for $700
ESOPUS Scow 36969 1901 by Shop, 105’x30′, D=9′ 6″, 550 T
– sold 7/30/1923 to Fulton Lighterage for $1200
ESOPUS Refr 169215 1925 by Hudson, 100×32′, D=9′, 250 T
– sold 8/16/1962 to American Patrol Inc., 500 W. 215 St, NYC for $50.00
EVANS CB 162929 1906 by Crane’s, 100×30’4″, D=9′, 250 T
– sold 9/15/1953 to Witte, Rossville, S.I. for $187.50
FAIRFIELD GB 162063 1903 by Cossey, 100×23′, D=11′ 6″, 17,000 bu.
– sold 12/1/1922 to James & Robert Dwyer, Kingston, NY for $250.00
FAIRLAND GB 168533 1922 by Lenahan, 100×26′, D=12′ 6″, 20,000 bu. wheat
– sold 5/25/1937 to Edna Tuckin, Bklyn, NY for $650
FAIRPORT GB 37548 1892 by Diebert MJT, 105×22′, D=12′, 10,000 bu.
– sold 2/8/1909 to Peter Hagen, Phil., PA for $500.00
FAIRPORT GB 163874 1909 by Cossey, 100×23′, D=11′ 6″, 17,000 bu. wheat
– sold 11/23/1925 to Bartell W. King, NYC for $1100.00
FAIRVIEW CB 168559 1923 by Bushey, 100×32′, D=9′, 250 T
– portable cement pumps added 6/1956 by Shop;
– sold 7/9/1963 to Croton Yacht Club, Inc. for $100.00
FANCHER CB 163387 1907 by Cossey, 100×30′, D=9′, 250 T
– Sold 4/30/1953 to Fercon Inc., S.I. for $80.00
FISHKILL CB 37531 1890 by Crane’s, 100×30′, D=8′ 6″, 250 T
– Sold 4/22/1925 to Pontin Ltge. Transp. Corp. for $1250.00
FLEETWOOD Scow CHL 500-215 1904 by ? 110×30′
– purchased 7/1943 from Metropolitan Sand & Gravel Corp; retired 8/48
FLINT GB 168521 1922 by Lenahan, 100 x 26′, D=12′ 6″, 20,000 Bu.
– sold 1/29/1940 to Peter Higen, W. 19th St., NYC
FLINT CB CHL 550-232 1943 by Minneford, 80×32′, D=9′, 350 T
– sold 7/11/1956 to Thomas F. Costello, Island Park, L.I. for $425, “as is”
FONDA GB 37546 1892 by Diebert MJT, 105×22′, D=12′, 10,000 bu.
– sold 2/8/1909 to Peter Hagun, Phil., PA, $500.00
FONDA GB 163891 1909 by Cossey, 100×23′, D=11′ 6″, 17,000 bu.
– sold 11/23/1925 to Bartell W. King, NYC for $650.00
FORDHAM CB 165478 1913 by SI S.B., 100×31’4″, D=9′ 6″, 250 T
– sold 4/19/1954 to City Line Motors, J.C., NJ for $50.00
FORT PLAIN Scow CHL 550-236 1944 by SHOP, 100×32′, D=9′
– sold 11/20/66 (?) to King & Deem (?) (faint lettering on card)
FRANKFORT GB (no no. listed) 1890 by ?
– sold 10/5/1907 to John Hughes for $500.00
FRANKLIN GB 168529 1922 by Lenahan, 100×26′, D=12′ 6″, 20,000 bu
– sold 1/29/1940 to Peter Hagen for $208.33
FULTON HHB 37606 1900 by Crane’s, 75’x25′, D= 8′, 150 T
– 2 ton cap. hoist w. 1 boom; converted 7/28/1941 to scow by M.R. shop
– sold 8/6/1952 to Merwin, Hagan, & Merwein, Wkn, NJ for $750.00
FURNISS CB 162959 1906 by Crane’s, 100×30’4″, D=9′, 250 T
– sold 3/23/1954 to City Line Motors, 1505 Hudson Blvd., J.C. for $100.00
GARDINER CB 163009 1906 by Crane’s, 100×30’4″, D=9′, 250 T
– sold 6/16/1954 to Gates Bros. Inc., Little Ferry, NJ for $125.00
GARRISON CB 30682 1890 by Crane’s, 100×30′, D=8′ 6″, 250 T
– sold 4/22/1925 to Pontin Ltge., 90 West St., NYC for $1415.00
GARY Scow CHL550-241 1945 by SHOP, 100×32, D=9′
– sold 5/23/1954 to Mowbray’s Tug & Barge Sales Corp. for $500.00
GENEVA CB 30683 1890 by Crane’s, 110 x 30′, D=8′ 6″, 300 T
– 12/31/1947 rebuilt by Morris Basin D/D; sold 9/15/53 to John J. Witte, Rossville for $187.50
GLENWOOD CB 39664 1886 by Crane, 75’x24′, D=5′ 5″‘, 100 T
– sold 12/22/1922 to New York Marine Co. for $900.00
GLENWOOD CB 169320 1925 by Lenahan, 100×23′, D=9′, 250 T;
– sold 4/17/1962 to ? in Ogdensburg, NY
GRANTON CB 163041 1906 by Crane’s, 100 x 30′, D=9′, 250 T
– sold 3/19/1957 to Hagan Co., South of Pier K, Wee. for $800.00
GREENDALE CB 165492 1913 by SI S.B., 100 x 31′, D=9’6″, 250 T
– “reconstructed” 11/14/1947 by Morris Basin D.D.; sold 3/3/1954 to Hackensack Yacht Club $150.00
GRAYTOWN CB (no no. listed) 1917 by Crane’s, 100×31′, D=9′ 6″, 250 T
– sold 3/19/1957 to Hagan Co., S. of Pier K, Weehawken for $700.00
GUNHILDA CB 39629 1880 by Trundy, 115×31′, D 7′ 7″, 150 T
– Sold to Standard Oil Co. 5/5/1911, $700 (NOTE: craft’s name written in script, might be Grunhilda or even Gimhilda)
HADLEY GB 168469 1922 by Lenahan, 110×30′, D 14′, 30,000 bu
– sold 4/13/1937 to Reliance Marine Trans., Kingston, NY, $1000.00
HADLEY Scow CHL500-202 year? by ? 100’x30′; D 7′ 3″, 500 T
– purchased from Metropolitan Sand & Gravel Corp. Nov. 1942
– retired 12/21/1949 & sold to Richard Morgan for $60.00
HAMLIN CB 163082 1907 by Cranes, 100’x34’4″, D 9′, 250 T
– sold 2/9/1943 to Wm. Spencer for $3500.00
HAMMOND GB 162064 1903 by Cossey, 100’x23′, D 11’6″, 17,000 bu
– sold 6/6/1922 to Berteel King, $500.00
HAMMOND CB 169330 1925 by Lenahan, 100×32′, D 9′, 250 T
– sold 12/6/62 to Auto Wreckers?, (addr?) , Staten Island, NY for $550.00
HARDIN GB 168473 1922 by Lenahan, 110×30′, D=14′, 30,000 bu
– sold 1/29/1940 to Peter Hagen for $208.33
HARDIN Scow CHL 500-200 1914 by ?, 100′ 5″ x 30′ 3″, D 7’5″, 500 T
– purchased from Metropolitan Sand & Gravel Corp. Nov. 1942; retired 8/30/1948
HARTSDALE CB 163062 1906 by Crane’s, 100’x30’4″, D 9′, 250 T
– “reconstructed” 10/29/46 at Union Dry Dock
– sold 9/15/53 to John J. Witte, Rossville, SI, NY, $187.50
HASTINGS CB 42714 1890 by Crane’s, 100×30′, D 8’6, 250 T
– retired 3/28/1947 but “reconstructed” 5/26/47 ($17,810) at Morris Basin,
– then ret. 9/5/1953 & sold 9/15/53 to John J. Witte, Rossville, SI, NY for $187.50
HAVERSTRAW HHB 42810 1899 by MR Shop, 75×24′, D=7′ 10″, 100 T
– hoist cap. 5 tons; 1 derrick, 1 boom; converted to GHB, no date recorded
– 1/27/28 transferred to M of W Dept.; no sale listed
HAWORTH Scow 42863 1901 by M.R. Shop, 105×30′ D=9’6″, 550 T
– sold 3/1/1954 to P.B. Clark of Bayonne, $125.00
HAWTHORNE CB 168567 1923 by Bushey, 100×32′, D=9′, 250 T
– sold 6/15/1954 to P.B. Clark, Bayonne, $55.00
HECLA CB 162025 1903 by Crane’s, 100’x30′; D=8′ 6″, 250 T
– sold 4/23/1953 to William Myles, Edgewater, NJ, for $125.00
HERCULES SHB 42882 1902 by Shop, 112’x35’7″, D=9; 500 T,
– 40 ton hoisting cap., 4 drums, 1 derrick, 2 booms, 12×12″ engine; Lidgerwood Mfg. Co.
– rebuilt 5/5/1921 by Tietjen & Lang; sold 10/2/1934 to Thos. Brady for $1000.00
HERKIMER GB (no no. listed) 1890 by ?
– sold 10/5/1907 to John Hughes for $500.00
HERKIMER Scow CHL 550-229 1943 by Shop, 100’x32′, D=9′
– sold 12/6/1962 to Baldwin & Allison D/D Co., Inc., 7000 (7800?) River Road, N. Bergen, NJ, $501.00
HIGHLAND CB 42691 1886 by N.J. DryDock, 75×24′, D=5′ 9″, 100 T
– sold 12/22/1922 to N.Y. Marine Co., $900.00
HIGHLAND CB 169353 1925 by Lenahan, 100×32′, D=9′, 250 T
– sold 7/10/1956 to Wickstrom Inc., Skaneateles, NY for $1010.00
HILLSDALE CB 163063 1906 by Crane’s, 100×30’4″ D=9′, 250 T
– sold 3/5/1954 to Prather c/o J.Eberhardt, 1445 River Road, Edgewater, NJ, $125.00
HINDOO CB 42663 1880 by Trundy, 101’4″x30′, D=7′, 250 T
– sold 1/5/1914 to H. Haberman, Pres. of Northern Investing Co, Jersey City, $1500.00
HOBART Scow CH 550-238 1944 by Shop, 100×32′, D=9′
– sold 5/26/1961 to Mowbray Floating Equip.
HOFFMANS CB 163133 1906 by Crane’s, 100×30’4″, D=9′, 250 T
– sold 9/15/53 to Witte, Rossville, S.I. for $187.50
HOLLEY GB 42732 1892 by Diebert MJT, 105×22′, D=12′, 10,000 bu
– sold 2/8/1909 to Peter Hagan, $500.00
HOLLEY GB 163890 1909 by H. Cossey, 100×23 D=11’6″, 17,000 bu
– sold 8/4/1924 to Peter Hagan Co., Phil., $500.00
HOPE GB 168484 1922 by Lenahan, 110×30′, D=14′ 30,000 bu
– sold 4/13/1937 to Reliance Marine Trans., Kingston, $1000.00
HUDSON CB 42718 1890 by Crane, 110’x30; D=8’6″, 300 T
– sold 8/20/1923 to Lauryssens, at Weehawken, for $750.00
HUDSON CB 169338 1925 by Lenahan, 100×32′, D=9, 250 T
– shopped 6/56, given portable cement pump, etc. $13,000
– sold 10/6/1959 to Edward Strome, $5.00
HURON CB 166713 1917 by Crane’s, 100×31’4, D=9’6″, 250 T
– sold 4/30/1953 to Fercon, Inc, S.I., NY, for $80.00
HYDE PARK CB 42692 1886 by N.J. DryDock, 94’x29′, D=6’3″, 250 T
– Taken over by Maintenance of Way Dept. Dec. 1922 at a salvage allowance of $1000
– Sold to Anderson Wheeler West New Brighton S.I. Aug. 3-1926 for $525.00
ILION HHB 44305 1890 by Hiltebrant, 90’x28, D=8, 200 T (85′ length also listed)
– hoisting cap. 5 tons, 1 derrick, 2 booms
– “Total loss – Adrift & stranding at 35 St., Coney Island, Dec. 14, 1917 See Ins. Claim No. 5065 – $1500″
ILION Refr 169237 1925 by Hudson S/B, 100×32′, D=9, 250 T
– sold 7/13/1962 to Robert B. ???? Marine Equip. Co., 46 South St., NY, NY for $650.00
INWOOD Scow 162892 1886 by Crane’s, 110×29’5″, D=5′ 8″, 100 T
– Converted into scow barge Nov. 28, 1909 (had been ?)
– sold 9/22/1923 to Dwyer Bros., $400.00
IONA ISLAND CB CH550-227 1943 by Minneford, 80×32′, D=9′, 350 T
– sold 3/28/1962 to Whaling City Dredge & Dock, Groton, CT
IOWA CB 44170 1847 rebuilt 1896, Coxsackie, NY, 139’x25′, D=8′, 300 T,
– sold 8/6/1913 to Vacuum Oil Co., #29 Broadway, NY, $400.00
IOWA GB 168656 1923 by Lenahan, 110×30′ D=14′, 30,000 bu
– sold 9/19/1936 to Union D.D. & Repair Co., $1300.00
IRVINGTON CB 44294 1886 by Crane, 75’x24′ D=5’5” 100 T
– sold 4/6/1923 to G.A. Lauryssens, Weehawken NY, $300
IRVINGTON CB (none) 1925 by Lenahan, 100×32, D=9′, 250 T
– sold 12/10/1957 to Robert Baker, Brooklyn, $435,00, “as is”
[J. WALSH see WALSH J.]
JACKSON CB 168569 1923 by Bushey, 100×32, D=9′, 250 T
– sold 5/23/1958 to W.J.Myles, 1321 River Road, Edgewater, NJ, $422.00
JOHNSTON CB 46127 1875 by Starin, 135×30’6″, D=8’9″, 300 T
– “Hull damaged Jan. 18 – 1913, Wreck sold to Rufus S. King, Feb. 26, 1913″ $150
JONES POINT CB CH550-226 1943 by Minneford, 80×32′, D=9′, 350 tons, cost $21,000
– sold 3/28/1962 to Whaling City Dredge & Dock Corp., Groton, CT
JORDAN GB 46444 1892 by Diebert MJT, 105×22′ D=12′, 10,000 bu
– sold 2/8/1909 to Peter Hagen, Phil., $500.00
JORDAN CB 164107 1910 by S.I. ShipBldg, 100×31’4″, D=9′, 250 T
– reconstructed 12/12/1947 by Morris Basin DD
– sold 3/22/1955 to Hagan Marine Co., South of Pier K, Weehawken for $800.00
KATONAH Scow 164040 1910 by Shop, 105×30, D=9’6″, 550 T
– sold 12/8/44 to C. Lauryssens, Brooklyn, NY, $400.00
KEATING CB 165070 1912 by SI S.B., 100×31’4″, D=9’6” 250 T
– “Reconstructed and converted to scow” 12/6/1949 by Union Dry Dock & SHOP
– orig. cost $6,827.18; after conversion cumulative cost now spent was $22,913.09 (ECH report for 8-1950)
– sold 3/22/1954 to Henry Dubois Sons, 17 State St, NYC for $185.00
KENDALL HHB 163225 1907 by Cossey, 90×28’3″, D=8’6″, 250 T
– converted 7/28/1941 to Scow by Shop (removed mast, boom, etc.)
– sold 6/15/1954 to W.W. Hubbell, Inc, Stratford, CT,. for $465.00
KENT G.H. CB 39679 1881 by Leary, 110×31′, D=7′ 7″, 200 T
– sold 11/5/1914 to H Haberman of Northern Investing Co. (w. other items?) “for lump sum of $1500.00″
KINGSTON Ferry, iron 14420 1883 by Ward Stanton, 193×66′, D=13′, Draft = 8′ 6″, 1 deck
– 800 HP beam engine, 50″ Diam. x 120″ stroke. by Ward, Stanton
– boiler replaced (& engine repaired; new sheathing) 1/1905 by W. A. Fletcher of Hoboken
– sold 3/5/1918 to John H. Rodgers, Norfolk, Va. for $30,000
KINGSTON HHB 47137 1891 by M.R. Shop, 75×24’10” D=7’8″, 150 T
– Sunk 6/25/1924 in Gowanus Canal and abandoned; insurance claim passed 7/3/1924
– Hull sold to Anderson Wheeler, New Brighton, S.I. 2/7/1925 for $150.00
KINGSTON CB 163461 1908 at Perth Amboy, 95’6″x34′, D=8′ 5″, 300 T
– CHL 550-188 draft = 6′,
– Purchased from Southern Pacific Co. 7/30/1941
– retired after being “completely wrecked in storm of 11/25/1950″
LANSING CB 168575 1923 by Bushey, 100×32′, D=9′, 250 T
– sold 9/14/1955 to A.S. Wickstrom Inc., Skaneateles, NY for $600.00
LAWRENCE GB 168503 1922 by Lenahan, 110×30′, D=14′, 30,000 bu wheat
– sold 1/24/1940 to Peter Hagen, 19th St., Wee.(?), NJ for $208.33
LE ROY HHB 163247 1907 by Cossey, 90×28’3″, D=8’6″, 250 T, 5 ton hoist
– converted 7/28/1941 to scow (Shop removed mast & boom etc.)
– sold 2/26/1954 to New York Skyports, Inc. for $310.00
LEWISTON REFR 48649 1899 by Crane’s, 100×30′, D=8′ 6″, 250 T
– sold 8/26/1927 to American Forwarding Co., ft. of Clifton Road, Wee., NJ, $1,500
LEXINGTON GB 168517 1922 by Lenahan, 110×30′, D=14, 30,000 bu. wheat
– sold 1/29/1940 to Peter Hagen, (Wken ?) NJ, $408.33
LINCOLN HHB 162686 1906 by M.R.Shop, 90×29′, D=8’6”, 200 T, 5 ton hoist
– converted 7/28/41 to scow by Shop, removing mast and boom
– “Lincoln turned over to B&B Dept. to be used for storing lumber 5/5/52 – temporary arrangement”
– sold 4/19/1954 to City Line Motors, 1505 Hudson Blvd, J.C. for $50.00
LINDEN CB 165103 1912 by S.I. S.B., 105×25′, D=9′ 6″, 250 T
– reconstructed 8/23/1948 by Union D.D.
– sold 3/21/1955 to Hudson Valley Yacht Club, Peekskill, NY, for 300.00
LINLITHGO GB 48646 1899 by Burlee, 105×25′, D=11′, 22,000 bu wheat
– sold 9/22/1923 to Dwyer Bros., $1600.00
LIVINGSTON CB 48562 1886 by NJ DryDock, 75×24′, D=6′, 100 T
– sold 7/29/1922 to Winch(?) Marine Corp.
LIVINGSTON Refr 169263 1925 by Hudson SB&R, 100×32′, D=9′, 250 T
– sold 11/20/1962 to King & Dagen (?) Inc., Bordentown, NJ
LOCKPORT GB 48602 1892 by Diebert MJT, 105×22′, D=12′, 10,000 bu
– sold 2/8/1909 Peter Hagen, Phil., PA for $500.00
LOCKPORT CSB 164043 1910 by Cossey, 100×31’4″, D=9′ 250 T
– sold 4/23/1953 to Edward Cummings, NY, NY for $110.00
LOWVILLE CB CH 550-221 1943 by Minneford, 80×32′, D=9′, 350 T
– cost $21,000
– sold 12/19/1962 to Smith, Stratford, Conn.
LUDLOW CB 48647 1899 by Crane, 100×30′, D=8′ 6″, 250 T
– 4/19/12 Refrigerator Plant added by Shop
– “wreck of Barge Ludlow sold to Waterfront(?) Contracting & Lighterage Co., 17 Battery Place, NY, 11/20/1914″
LUDLOW REFR 168610 1923 by Brewers DD, 100×32′, D=9′, 250 T
– sold 7/3/1962 to J. R. Murphy, Yonkers, NY
LYONS CB 48591 1890 by Crane, 100×30′, D=8’6”, 250 T
– sold 5/3/1923 to Miss B. Worf (?), Port Washington, L.I., $300.00
LYONS Refr 169254 1925 by Hudson SB, 100×32′, D=9′, 250 T
– sold 1/5/1962 to H. Jurgens, Elizabeth, NJ, $127.50 (?)
MACEDON GB (no number) 1890 by ?
– sold 1-1907 to J.J. Harrington for $500.00
MADISON CB 168588 1923 by Bushey, 100×32′, D=9′, 250 T
– sold 11/29/1957 to Mowbray’s Tug & Barge Sales Corp., 11 B’way, NY for $750.00 “as is, where is”
MALDEN CB 164068 1910 by Cossey, 100×31’4″, D=9′, 250 T
– reconstructed 12/16/1948 by Brewer D.D. (had been retired 11/48)
– sold 9/15/1953 to Witte for $187.50
MALONE Refr 51340 1899 by Crane’s, 100×30′, D=8’6″, 250 T
– Transferred 2/1/1937 to MoW Dept.
– sold 3/24/1948 to E. Ryan (?), Jersey City for $1.00
MANITOU CB CHL 550-208 1943 by Shop, 80×32, D=9′, 350 tons
– cost $21,000
– sold 3/28/1966 to Whaling City Dredge & Dock, Groton, Conn.
MAPLETON CB 165151 1913 by S.I. SB, 100×31’4″, D=9’6″, 250 T
– name changed to POTSDAM 11-5-1924 OR 10/11/1918 (both dates here)
– retired as barge 12/7/49
– Converted to scow at Morris Basin RR & M.R.Shop 8-1950
– sold 3/23/1954 to City Line Motors, Jersey City
MARCELLUS GB 51358 1899 by Burlee DD, 105×25′, D=11′, 22,000 bu wheat
– sold 8/29/1923 to Caddell Dry Dock Repair Co. for $1500.00
MARCY HHB 162629 1905 by M.R. Shop, 90×28′, D=8′ 6″, 200 T;
– 5 tons hoist cap., 1 derrick, 1 boom
– converted by Shop to open scow 7/28/1941 by removing mast & boom
– sold 9/15/1953 to John J. Witte, Rossville, NY, $187.50
MARION CB 168600 1923 by Bushey, 100×32′, D=9′, 250 T
– sold 6/17/1954 to Tom Myles, Edgewater, NJ for $103.00
MARLBOROUGH Scow CH500-201 1914 by ? 100×31′, D=7′ 8″, 500 T
– purchased from Metropolitan Sand & Gravel Nov. 1942
– sold 12/14/1950 to Lauryssens Ltge. & Towing Co. for $50.00
MARYSVILLE GHB 169340 1925 by Atlantic, STEEL, 100×31′, D=9′ 6″, 250 T
– cap. 5 tons, changed 7/22/31 to 10 tons; 1 boom, Lidgewood Gear, Franklin Morse Eng.
– sold 4/3/1968 to Edward Pulver, J.C.
MEDINA GB 51224 1892 by Diebert MJT, 10,000 Bu.
– sold 2/8/1909 to Peter Hagan, Phil. for $500.00
MEDINA CB 164079 1910 by Cossey, 100×31’4″, D=9′; 250 T
– sold 4/23/1953 to Edward E. Cummings, NYC, for $110.00
MELROSE CB CH 550-207 1943 by M.R. SHOP, 80×32′, D=9′, 350 T
– sold 3/28/1962 to Whaling City Dredge & Dock, Groton, Conn.
MEMPHIS CB 162032 1903 by Crane’s, 100×30′, D=8’6″, 250 T
– sold 11/29/1957 to Mowbray’s Tug & Barge Sales Corp. for $550.00
MENTOR HHB 166540 1916 by Crane’s, 100×30′, D=9′ 6″, 250 T
– hoist cap. 5 tons, 1 mast & 1 boom;
– converted to gas hoist 12/1923 by SHOP, engine from H.P. Hush, Mast Boards from T. & Lang;
– converted to scow 6-1945
– sold 8/6/1952 to Merwin Hogan & Merwin, Wkn. NJ. for $900.00
MEXICO GB 51357 1899 by Burlee, 105×25′, D=11′, 22,000 Bu.
– sold 9/22/1923 to Dwyer Bros. for $2100.00
MILFORD GB 162090 1903 by Cossey, 100×23′, D=11′ 6″, 17,000 Bu.
– sold 3/22/1929 to Joseph Flannery $1550.00
MILLERTON CB 168692 1923 by Bushey, 100×32′, D=9′, 250 T
– sold 8/2/1961 to Unon Dry Dock, $400.00
MILTON GB 51342 1899 by Burlee, 105×25′, D=11′, 22,000 Bu.
– sold 1/25/1922 to John B. Caddell, $1200
MILTON GB 168670 1923 by Lenahan, 110×30′, D=14′, 30,000 Bu.
– sold 1/29/1940 to Peter Hagen, $208.33
MILLWOOD GB 163293 1907 by Cossey, 100×233′, D=11′ 6″, 17,000 Bu.
– sold 4/19/1925 to Bartel W. King, $800
MINOA HHB 163276 1907 by Cossey, 90×28’3″, D=8′ 6″, 250 T
– converted to scow 7/28/1941 by Shop
– sold 3/31/1953 to Merwin Hogen & Merwin, inc., $700
MOGUL SHB 51422 1901 by MR Shop, 109’6″x35’2″, D=9′ 3″, 500 T
– hoist cap. 36 tons, later reduced to 25 tons, 1 mast, 2 booms, boiler by Lidgerwood
– sold 7/28/1952, to Merwin, Hogan, & Merwin, for $15,000
MOHAWK Refr 51336 1899 by Crane’s, 100×30′, D=8′ 6″, 250 T
– sold 6/1/1931 to W.A. Williams $600
MOHAWK CB 166507 1916 built at Rondout, 95×34′ 2″, D=8′ 6″, 300 T
– purchased 7/30/1941 from Southern Pacific Co, – CHL 550-190
– sold 10/21/1954 to Walter Merwin & Son of Sewaren, NJ for $52.50
MONTROSE CB 51165 1886 by N.J. Dry Dock, E’port, NJ, 75×24′, D=5′ 9″, 100 T
– rebuilt 4-12-1921 at Hudson SB&R,
— transferred to M-O-W Dept. 4/27/1926 & given new cabin
– sold 5/23/1958 to Colonial Sand & Stone Co. $2150.00
MORTON HHB 163266 1907 by Cossey, 90×28’3″, D=8’6″, 250 T;
– 5 ton hoist cap., 1 mast, 1 boom; converted to scow 7/28/1941 by Shop
– sold 3/31/1953 to Merwin, Hagen, & Merwin Inc. for $700
MOTT HAVEN HHB 51355 1899 by MR Shop, 75×25′, D=8′, 150 T;
– hoist cap. 5 tons, 1 mast, 1 boom; converted 7/28/1941 to scow by Shop
– sold 9/15/1953 to Witte, Rossville, S.I. for $187.50
MOUNT HOPE Scow CH 550-239 1945 by MR Shop, 100×32; D=9′
– sold 11/20(or30)/1962 to King & Doon, Inc., Bordentown, NJ
MUNSON CB 165118 1913 by S.I.SB Co., 100×31′, D=9′ 6″, 250 T
– sold 6/15/1954 to P.B. Clark of Bayonne, NJ for $55
– documented at Robbins Reef Yacht Club 4/1997
NELSON CB 164108 1910 by Cossey, 100×31’4″, D=9′, 250 T
– sold 4/20/1953 to Windsor Building Supplies, River Road, Newburgh, NY, $100.00
NEWARK HHB 67412 1900 by Crane’s, 75×25′, D=8′, 150 T
– converted to scow 7/28/1941 by Shop
– sold 9/15/1952 to John J. Witte for $187.50
NEWBURGH CB 165506 1913 by S.I.SB, 100×31’4″, D=9’6″, 250 T
– sold 5/20/1955 to Mobray Towing Corp., Harbor Sound & Coastwise Towing, $500
NEW PALTZ CB CH550-224 1943 by Minneford, 80×32, D=9
– sold 7/5/1956 to Mowbray’s Tug & Barge Sales, for $1250.00 “as is”
NEWPORT HHB 67413 1900 by Crane’s, 75×25, D=8, 150 T
– hoist cap. 5 tons, 1 mast, 1 boom; converted 7/28/1941 to scow by Shop
– sold 8/6/1952 to Merwin, Hogan & Merwin for $350.00
NEWTON CB 168611 1923 by Bushey, 100×32, D=9′, 250 T
– sold 10/21/1954 to Walter Merwin & Son, Sewaren, NJ for $52.50
NEW YORK Scow 67280 1890 by Crane, 110’6″x30, D=8’6″, 250T
– “Converted into Scow Barge Jan 12, 1914”
– sold 9/24/23 to Fulton Lighterage Co. $500 “as is where is”
NIAGARA SHB 162991 1907 by MR Shop, 110’2″x35’8″, D=9′ 8″, 650 T
– 40 ton cap. reduced later to 25 tons; 1 derrick 2 booms, boiler by Williamson Bros.
– sold 9/9/1957 to Henry Nelson, Bayonne, NJ, for $2500 “as is, where is”
[Photo in Lang coll. shows not A-frame but instead single huge steel mast, steel truss boom, angle-roof deckhouse]
NORTHFIELD CB 168698 1923 by Bushey, 100×32′, D=9′, 250 T
– sold 9/24/1962 to John R. Nelson, Bayonne, NJ, $100.00
NORWOOD HHB 67412 1900 by Crane’s, 75×25′, D=8′, 150 T
– hoist cap. 2 tons, 1 derrick, 1 boom; converted to scow 7/28/1941 by Shop
– sold 331/1953 to Merwin, Hagen & Merwin for $700.00
NYANDO CB 166507 1913 by S.I.SB, 100×31’4″, D=9′ 6″, 250 T
– sold 3/22/54 to DuBois’s Sons Co. Inc., NYC for $250.00
OAKFIELD CB 162620 1905 by MR Shop, 100×30′, D=9′, 250 T
– sold 1/20/1954 to Bogota Sea Scouts, North Bergen Council for $1.00
ONEIDA CB 53263 1890 by Crane, 100×30′, D=8’6″, 250 T
– sold 12/22/1922 to N.Y. Marine Co., $900.00
ONEIDA Refr 169286 1925 by Hudson S/B, 100×32′, D=9′, 250 T
– sold 10/1/1962 to John Paul Jones Cruising , Mount Vernon, NY, $50.00
ONTARIO GB 162091 1903 by Cossey, 100×23′, D=11’6″, 17,000bu
– hulk sold 2/11/1918 to Port Johnston Dry Dock Co., foot of Oak(?) St., Bayonne, NJ, for $1500.00
ONTARIO GB 168700 1923 by Lenahan, 110×30, D=14′, 30,000 bu
– sold 4/13/1937 to Reliance Marine ? & Const. Co., Kingston, NY, $1000.00
ORANGEBURG Scow CH 500-218 1903 by ?, 110×30′
– purchased from Metropolitan Sand & Gravel Corp., July 1943
– retired 8/7/1948
OSCAWANA CB 53261 1890 by Crane’s, 100×30′, D=8′ 8″, 250 T
– sold 6/17/1954 to Wm.J. Myles, Edgewater, N for $156.00
OSSINING CB 162051 1903 by Crane’s, 100×30′, D=8’6″, 250 T
– sold 4/28/37 to Active Boat Club, Edgewater, NJ. 500.00
OSSINING CB CH550-223 1943 by Minneford, 80×32′, D=9′, 350 T
– sold 3/28/1962 to Whaling City Dredge & Dock
OSWEGO Ferry 155090 1883 by Ward Stanton, 193×66′, D=13’3″
– beam engine by Stanton, 800 HP; boiler by Fletcher, sidewheel
– sold to Erie RR Co. Feb. 8, 1916, $9000.00
OSWEGO Scow CH 500-216 1905 by ?, 110×30′
– purchased from Metropolitan Sand & Gravel Corp., June 1943
– sold 10/11/1948 to Jacob Rice Sons, $100
OTTAWA CB 162461 1905 by MR Shop, 100×30′, D=8′ 6″, 250 T
– sold 9/14/1955 to AS. Wickstrom, Skaneateles, NY, $576
PALMER REFR 168555 1923 by Bushey, 100×32′, D=9′, 250 T
– sold 12/9/1963 to John R. Nelson, Ave. E, Bayonne
PARISH CB 165144 1913 by SI S.B., 100×31’4″, D=9′ 6″, 250T
– sold 9/15/1953 to Witte, $187.50
PALMYRA CB 54503 1890 by Crane’s, 100×30′, D=8′ 6″, 250 T
– sold 4/22/1925 to J.W. Sullivan Co., foot of E. 9th St., NYC, $1600.00
PALMYRA CB (no no. listed) 1927 by Atlantic, STEEL, 100′ x 32’8″, 250 T
PAWLING CB 166851 1917 by Crane’s, 100×31’4″, D=9′ 6″, 250 T
– sold 4/19/1954 to City Line Motors, J.C., $50.00
PEEKSKILL CB 54481 1886 by NJDryDock, 100’5″x29’4″, D=6′ 3″, 250 T
– sold 12/22/1922 to New York Marine Co., $900
PEEKSKILL Refr 169321 1925 by Hudson S/B, 100×32′, D=9′, 250 T
– sold 11/30/1962 to King & Doon, Inc., Bordentown, NJ
PEGGY Police Boat No. 1, 10G 955, no date, by ?
– 30’5″ x 8’9″, D=7′, Draft = 2’10”, 40-55HP Gas Engine built 1941 by Red Wing Motor Co.,
new motor purchased 3/9/43; – retired June 44(?)
PEGGY Police Boat No. 2, 10E 312 1933 by Eastern Shipbldg.,
Nova Scotia; 32×8′, D=4’6″, Draft= 1’8″, 35 HP Gas engine built by Palmer
– purchased Dec. 42 from Police Dept.
– retired Sept 1, ’45, sold to ?, New City, NY for $600.00
PEMBROKE Refr 54558 1899 by Crane’s, 100×30, D=8′ 6″, 250 T
– sold 2/25/1928 to Meseck Towing, Pier 59 N.R., NY, $1500
PEMBROKE Scow CH500-211 1904 by ? 110×30′
– Purchased from Metro. Sand & Gravel, 6/1943
– sold 12/30/49 to Dorothy McCabe, Hoobken for $50.00
PERRY CB 166903 1917 by Crane’s, 100×31’4″, D=9’6″, 250 T
– sold 2/24/1954 to George Atkins, Newburgh, NY for $200.00
PHELPS CB 54504 1890 by Crane’s, 100×30′, D=8′ 6″, 250 T
– sold 1/6/1931 to Fink Cooperage, 131st & Lexingon Ave., NYC, $800
PHELPS Scow CH 500-203 1914 by ? 110×31′, D=7’8″ 500 T
– Purchased from Metro. Sand & Gravel, Nov. 42
– sold 3/8/50 to Joseph Buhler & Dorothy McCabe for $50
PHILMONT CB CH 550-228 1943 by Minneford, 80×32′, D=9′ 350 T
– sold 4/17/1962 to ? in Ogdensburg
PITTSFIELD GB 162907 1903 by Cossey, 100×23′; D=11’6″, 17000 bu wheat
– sold 9/22/1923 to Dugan (Dugar?) Bros. $1800.00
POLAND GB 163334 1907 by Cossey, 100×23′; D=11’6, 17000 bu wheat
– sold 8/4/1924 to Peter Hagan, Phil. for $500.00
PONTIAC GHB 169354 1925 by Atlantic, STEEL, 100×31′, D=9′ 6″, 250 T
5 tons hoist cap., Hush Gear Domestic Eng., 1 mast 1 boom
– orig. cost $19,639; only additional maint. was: bottom cleaned 5/4/26 by T&Lang, $717
– sold 9/22/1967 to Schiavone-Bonoma, Jersey City, NJ for $2550.00
PORTER Refr 168631 1923 by Bushey, 100×32′, D=9′, 250 T
– sold 1/20/1962 to King & Doon, Bordentown
POTSDAM CB then Scow, renamed: see MAPLETON
POWERFUL SHB 54583 1900 by M.R. Shop, 108’6″x35’2″, D=9’1″, 500 T
– Vertical boiler by Lidgerwood; 1 mast 2 booms, hoist 40 tons cap.;
– reduced to 15 tons cap. date?
– Converted to scow 3/29/40 by Shop; hoist boiler and engine sold to Myles
– sold 6/11/1952 to Merwin Hagan & Merwin, Pier K for $350.00
POTOMAC SHB (no no. listed) 1880 by ? no info
– Lidgerwood vertical boiler built 1894
– “Sunk by ice” Feb. 11-08, Insurance Claim No. 2402 2/15-08
– wreck sold to McAllister Bros. 2/15-08 for $500
POUGHKEEPSIE HHB 54580 1900 by Crane’s, 75×25′, D=8′, 150 T
– converted to GHB 4/1927; hoisting cap. 5 tons; 1 derrick; 1 boom
— transferred to M of W 8/9/1920,
– sold 3/12/1932 to ? Bishop, of West NY, NJ, for $25.00
PROSPECT CB 166758 1917 by Crane’s, 100×31’4″, D=9’6″, 250 T
– “Converted to scow 7/21/50 Acct. Fire to Frt. House at Shop 6/12/50″
– Sold 8/6/52 to Merwin Hagan & Merwin, Wkn, for $800.00
PULASKI GB 163396 1907 by Cossey, 100×23′, D=11’6″, 17000 bu wheat
– sold 2/25/1925 to Capt. E. Graves, Brooklyn, NY, $1000
QUINCY Refr 168468 1922 by Bushey, 100×32′, D=9′, 250 T
– sold 7/6/1956 to Walter Merwin & Son, Sewaren, NJ, $1203.00
RAINBOW HHB 166488 1916 by Crane’s, 100×30′, D=9’6″, 250 T
– hoist cap. 5 tons, 1 mast, 1 boom
– 12/6/1923 gas hoist engine added by H.J. Hush (?) for $1900
– converted to SCOW 6/2/1952 at MR Shop by removing hoist, engine, mast, boom & rigging
– sold 9/15/1953 to Witte for $187.50
RAMSEY HHB 166497 1916 by Crane’s, 100×30′, D=8’6″, 250 T
– 5 tons hoist cap., converted to GHB 12/5/1923 by H.J. Hush
– sold 10/21/1954 to Wm. Bullock, Rockaway Beach, $101.00
RANDALL CB 164675 1911 by S.I. SB, 100×31’4″, D=9′, 250 T
– sold 7/24/1934 to ? , College Point, L.I., $200
RANDALL Scow CH500-212 1903 by ? 108×31′, 625 tons
– purchased from Metropolitan Sand & Gravel June 1943
– sold 9/15/50 to Lauryssens, $50
RAVENA Refr 56649 1899 by Crane’s, 100×30′, D=8′ 6″, 250 T
– sold 5/5/1934 to Ludlow Yacht Club, Yonkers, NY, $150
RAVENA CB 166464 1916 by ? of Yonkers, 95’7″x34′, D=8′ 4″, 300 T
– purchased from Southern Pacific Co. 7/30/1941; CHL 550-189
– sold 3/24/1955 to Wickstrom Inc., Skaneateles, NY for $425.00
REMSEN Refr 56654 1899 by Crane’s, 100×30′, D=8′ 6″, 250 T
– sold 6/1/1931 to Wililams, Grantwood, NJ, $600
REMSEN Scow CH 500-213 1903 by ? 108×31′, 625 T
– purchased from Metropolitan Sand & Gravel June 1943 for $3250.00
– sold 8/25/48 to Lauryssens, $50
RICHLAND GB 163415 1907 by Cossey, 100×23, D=11’6″, 17000 bu
– sold 4/20/1922 to Geo. King, #1 B’wy $2000
RICHLAND GHB 169354 1925 by Atlantic, STEEL, 100×31′, D=9′ 6”, 250 T
– 5 tons hoist cap., Hush Gear Domestic Eng., 1 mast 1 boom
– “Sunk and scrapped 11/7/1960″
RIVERDALE CB 56570 1886 by Crane, 75×24′, D=5′ 5”, 100 T
– “5/23-1916 Wreck sold to Grymes Engineering Co. $525″
RIVERDALE Refr 168474 1922 by Bushey, 100×32′, D=9′, 250 T
– sold 6/15/1961 to Kiwanis Club of North Hudson, $360
ROCHESTER CB 56593 1890 by Hiltebrant, 125×31′, D=9′, 500 T
– sold 12/29/1922 to R.T. Windle (sp?), 140 St. & N.R., NY, $325
ROCHESTER Ferry 202712 1906 by W&A Fletcher, STEEL, 208×66′, D=17′ 7″
– 2-compound, 1400 HP engine by Fletcher; built at Newburgh
(back of card has numerous work notations)
– sold 3/25/59 to Mowbray’s Tug for $35,500
ROME HHB 56596 1890 by C. Hiltebrant, Rondout, NY; 90×28′, D=8′, 200 T
– hoist cap. 5 tons; 1 derrick, 2 booms
— transferred to M. of W. Dept. 10/16/34; no sale date
ROSSITER GB 162122 1903 by Cossey, 100×23′, D=11’6″, 17000bu
– sold 8/19/1925 to Bartell King, 17 Battery Pl. $950
ROSSITER CB (none listed) 1927 by Atlantic, steel, 100×32’8″, D=9’2”, 250 T
– sold 11/30/1955 to Hughes Bros, New Brunswick, NJ, for $8500
ST. LOUIS Refr 168494 1922 by Bushey, 100×32′, D=9′, 250 T
– sold 12/2/1957 to Atlantic Boat Club, Hoboken, NJ, $610 “as is”
SALEM Scow CH550-234 1944 by M.R. Shop,. 100×32, D=9′
– sold 11/27/1963 to Mowbray Floating Equip.
SAMSON SHB 57956 1898 by MR Shop, 111′ 3″x33′ 8″, D=9’6″, 450 T
– 25 ton hoist cap,. 1 mast 2 booms, boiler by Mundy;
– converted to scow 7/10/1926 (in service 9/16/1926)
– “Destroyed by fire at Marine Repair Shop June 8 – 1926 and converted into Deck Scow”
– sold 10/8/1940 to Wm. Myles for $100.00
SANBORN GB 163170 1907(4?) by Burlee, 100×23, D=11′ 6″, 17,000 bu
– sold 1/25/1922 to John B. Caddell, $1100
SANBORN GB (none listed) 1923 by Lenahan, 110×30, D=14′, 30,000 bu
– sold 1/29/1940 to Hagen, 17-11 19th St., Wkn, NJ, $208.00
SANDUSKY Refr 168477 1922 by Bushey, 100×32′, D=9′, 250 T
– sold 7/20/1962 to Cedar Boat Ways, $550.00
SARANAC CB 58002 1898 by M.R. Shop, 75’10″x24′, D=7’10”, 100 T
– 10/16/1923 transferred to M of W Dept.,
– sold 5/1/1929 to J.A. Chapman, Weehawken. NJ, for $50.00
SAUGERTIES Scow CH500-214 1903 by ? 108×31′, 625 T
– purchased from Metropolitan Sand & Gravel June 1943
– sold 11/22/1950 to Lauryssens Lighterage, $50.00
SAUGERTIES Scow 253407 1947 by Wiley, STEEL, 95×28′, D=7′ 6″, 250 T
— Purchased 1/4/1951 from Chesepeake Ltge. Co.; no sale listed
SAYBROOK Refr 168599 1923 by Brewers D.D., 100×32′, D=9′, 250 T
— transferred from Floating Equip. to Floating Work Equip. 6/30/56, used as tool storage barge
– sold 5/6/1963 to North Shore Dredging & Piling, Huntington, LI
SCARSDALE CB 58009 1898 by M.R. Shop, 75’10″x24’6″, D=7’10”, 100 T
– Sold 10/24/1922 to Arthur Kill Towing Line, $850.00
SCARSDALE Refr 169346 1925 by Hudson S/B, 100×32′, D=9′, 250 T
– sold 10/17/1962 to Mowbray Floating Equip., $200.00
SELKIRK Scow 163799 1909 by M.R. Shop, 105×30′, D=9′ 6″, 550 T
– reconstructed 10/12/1946 at Brewer DD, $18,000
– sold 2/26/1954 to John J. Reich, W. 6th St., Bayonne, $110.00
SETH LOW CB 57880 1885 by Leary, 103×29′ 8″, D=7′ 8″, 250 T
– sold 5/17/1911 to Oakland Steamboat Co. for $500.00
SHARON CB 58059 1899 by Crane, 100×30′, D=8′ 6″, 250 T
– converted 8/25/1910 to Refrigerator at “Refrigerator Plant” MDT(J?) Co., $482 “charged to repairs”
– sold 12/29/1922 to A.J. Grymes, $1000.00
SHARON Refr 169322 1925 by Hudson S/B, 100×32, D=9′, 250 T
– sold 6/27/1962 to Paul Stanecka, Kearney, NJ, $175.00
SHELBY Refr 168493 1922 by Bushey, 100×32′, D=9′, 250 T
– sold 10/23/1959 to Witte, $476.00
SODUS GB 163099 1907 (or 1904?) by Burlee, 100×23, D=11′ 6″, 17000 bu
– sold 12/1/1922 to Dwyer, Kingston, NY, $250
SOLVAY CB 165181 1913 by S.I.S/B, 100×31’4″, D=9′ 6″, 250 T
– “Reconstructed 9/19/46 Bethlehem S/B Co. Crane Plant $16000”
– “Note: out 11/15/1949 as a (covered) barge & into service 12/2/1949 as a scow”
– sold 8/6/1952 to Merwin, Hagan & Merwin, $850
SOMERSET CB 58057 1899 by Crane, 100×30, D=8’6″, 250 T
– converted to Refrigerator in “Refrigerator Plant” 8/25/1910 MDT(?) Co., $482 “charged to repairs”
– sold 7/13/1923 to Henry Beebe, Utica, NY, $1200.00
SOMERSET Refr 169331 1925 by Hudson S/B, 100×32′, D=9′, 250 T
– sold 9/10/65 to D.H.Vance of Locust Valley, LI; (no pr.)
– ^ in Milster slide in NY Harbor book (vol. 1, p. 72)
SOUTH BEND GHB 169379 1925 by Atlantic, stl, 100×31, D=9′ 6″, 250 T
– 5 ton cap. hoist, 1 mast, 1 boom, engine by Hush Gear Domestic Eng.
– sold 4/28/1962 to Todd Shipyard, Hoboken, NJ, $400.00
SPRAKER JD CB 46273 1880 by Trundy, 115×31, D=7’7″, 350 T
– sold 1/5/1914 to Haberman of Northen Investing, J.C.
SPRAKERS Scow CH550-237 1944 by M.R. Shop, 100×32, D=9
– sold 11/27/1963 to Mowbray, $300
STAFFORD GB 163443 1907 by Cossey, 100×23, D=11’6″, 17000 bu
– sold 8/22/1928 to flannery Towing Line, NY, $1100.00
STAFFORD GHB 170202 1927 by Hudson SB, 100’4″x33′ 8″, D=8′ 6″
– acquired by NYC RR Co. 1929; 1 mast, 1 boom
– sold 10/5/1962 to Clements and Samter(?), NYC, $500.00
STERLING Refr 58058 1899 by Crane’s, 100×30′, D=8′ 6″, 250 T
– sold 8/28/1928 to Fulton Ltge. Co, $2500
STONY POINT Ferry 215269 1917 by W&A Fletcher, Steel, 210×66′, D=17′ 6″
– 2 compound engines, 1400 HP, by Fletcher, scotch boiler by H&H of Wilm., Del.
– sold 3/10/1959 to Mowbray, “7 boats (1 of)”, $35,500.00
STORM KING SHB 57927 1891 by MR Shop, 110×30, D=8′ 6″, 400 T
– boiler built by Lidgerwood, 20 ton cap. hoist, 1 mast 2 booms
– converted into scow barge 5/12/1914,
– sold 12/28/1922 to James Hans, Pier 39 N.R., NYC, $300
STORM KING Scow CH 500-204 1914 by ? 100’5″x30’3″, D=7′ 5″, 500 T
– purchased from Metropolitan Sand & Gravel Nov. 1942
– sold 10/11/1948 to Jacob Rice & Sons, $100
SYRACUSE GB (no no. listed) 1890 by ? (no dim’s given)
– sold 10/1/1907 to J.J. Harrington for $500.00
SYRACUSE Ferry 117201 1903 by W&A Fletcher, Steel, 208×66′, D=17′ 6″, 2 decks
– 2 compound engines (screw), 1400 HP, Scotch boiler, all by Fletcher
– sold 3/25/1959 to Mowbray, 1 of 7 boats $35,500
TAPPAN CB 59444 1890 by M.R.Shop, 75×24′, D=7’8″, 150T
– sold. 7/29/1922 to Wencis (?) Marine Crop., $150.00
TAPPAN CB CH 550-195 1942 by M.R. Shop, 80×32′, D=9′, 350 T
– sold 6/25/1958 to W.J. Myles, Edgewater, NJ $422.00
TARRYTOWN Scow 59425 1886 by Crane’s, 100×29′ 5″, D=5′ 8″, 100 T
– “Converted into scow barge 5/21/1911″ (does not give orig. type)
– sold to Dwyer Bros., Kingston NY, 11/10/1923 for $500.00
TARRYTOWN GHB 169380 1925 by Atlantic, steel, 100×31, D=9’6″, 250 T
– 5 ton cap. hoist, Hush Gear Domestic Eng., 1 mast, 1 boom
– sold 4/19/1956 to N. Amer. Smelting & Marine Terminal, Wilmington, Del. for 8000.00
TEANECK Scow 59585 1902 by M.R. Shop, 105×30′, D=9′ 6″, 550 T
– sold 7/30/1923 to Fulton Lighterage Co., $1300
TEANECK CB 166548 1916 at Rondout, 95’7″x43’2″, D=8′ 5”, 300 T
– purchased from Southern Pacific Co. 7/30/1941, “CHL 550-192″ also
– sold 7/3/1956 to National Container Corp., NYC, $600.00
”
THORNWOOD Refr 168498 1922 by Bushey, 100’x32′; D=9′, 250 T
– orig. cost $15,252 incl. outfitting; hull work 5/28/26 by Union DD, $2,224
– sold 10/18/59 to Witte Marine Equipment Co. N.Y. $310.00;
TIOGA CB 165005 1912 by M.R.Shop, 100×31’4″, D=9′, 250 T
– sold 2/24/1954 to Ithaca Marine & Industries Co., NYC for $111.00
TIVOLI CB 59438 1890 by Crane’s, 110×30′, D=8′ 6″, 300 T
– reconstructed 5/12/1946 at Brewer’s DD, $19,395
– sold 4/4/1927 to Dwyer Bros., Kingston, $800.00
TIVOLI Scow 170457 1929 by Dravo Contr. Co., Pitts. PA, Steel, 100 x 30’8″, 500 T
– no de-accession information
TOLEDO HHB 166586 1917 by Crane’s, 100×30′, D=9′ 6″, 250 T
– 5 tons hoist cap., 1 mast, 1 boom
– Gas hoist, engine added 12/5/1923, by H.J. Hush
– “shop removed hoist, engine, mast boom & rigging 9/16/1952 & have since used boat as a scow”
– sold 4/19/1954 to City Line Motors, J.C., $50.00
TONAWANDA CB 59528 1899 by Crane’s, 100×30′, D=8′ 6″, 250 T
– sold 8/30/1928 to Taylor & Pearson, J.C., $1225.00
TREMONT GB 59527 1899 by Burlee, 105×25′; D=11′, 22,000 bu
– sold 9/22/1923 to Dwyer Bros. $1600
TRANSIT CB 165219 1913 by S.I.SB, 100×31’4″, D=9′ 6″, 250 T
– sold 8/1/1953 to Sea Explorer #36, Yankee Clipper, Christ Reformed Church, Union City, NJ $1.00
TROY CB 59437 1890 by Crane’s, 100×30′, D=8′ 6″, 250 T
– sold 5/19/1924 to Flannery Towing Line, NYC, $800.00
TROY Scow CH 500-205 1914 by ?, 100×31′, D=7′ 8″, 500 T
– purchased from Metropolitan Sand & Gravel Nov. 1942
– sold 9/15/1950 to C. Lauryssens, $50.00
TROY Scow 253406 1947 by Wiley, STEEL, 95 x 28′, D=7′ 6″, 250 T
— purchased 1/4/1951 from Chesepeake Ltge. Co., Balt.; CHL 550-246; no sale listed
TUCKAHOE GB 59532 1899 by Burlee, 105X25′, D=11′, 22,000 bu wheat
– sold 9/22/1923 to Dwyer Bros., $1600.00
UTICA Ferry 207842 1910 by W&A Fletcher, steel; 210×66′, D=17′ 6″, 3 decks
– screw, 2 cyl. compound, 1400 HP, engine & boiler by W&A Fletcher
– sold 3/25/59 to Mowbray (1 of 7)
VERNON Refr 168500 1922 by Bushey, 100×32′, D=9′, 250 T
– sold 11/20/1962 to King & Doon, Bordentown, NJ (n.p.)
VERONA GB (no no. listed) 1890 (no info on card)
– sold 10/5/1907 to John Hughes, $500.00
VICTOR GB 61124 1892 by Diebert MJT, 105×22′, D=12′, 10,000 bu
– sold 2/8/1909 to Peter Hagan, Phil., $500
VICTOR CB 164119 1910 by Cossey, 100×31′ 4″, D=9′, 250 T
– “reconstructed” 7/27/1948 by Union DD, $17,000
– sold 6/17/1954 to Wm. J. Myles, Edgewater, NJ, $326.00
WAKEFIELD Refr 168646 1923 by Bushey, 100×32′, D=9′; 250 T
– sold 5/23/1958 to Wm. J. Myles, Edgewater, NJ, $506.00
WALLKILL CB CH550-196 1942 by M.R. Shop, 80×32′, D=9′, 350 T
– sold 7/5/1956 to Petterson Ltge. & Towing, 44 Whitehall St., NYC, $1350.00 “as is”
WALSH J. HHB 46269 1880 by Trundy, 115×31′, D=7′ 7″, 400 T
– 5 ton hoisting cap.; 1 mast, 2 booms
– sold 1/5/1914 to Northern Investing, J.C. w. 2 others $1500.00
WARNERS GB 163227 1907 by Burlee, 100×23, D=11′ 6″, 17000 bu.
– sold 8/4/1924 to Peter Hagan $500.00
WARRIOR SHB 62999 1899 by M.R. Shop, 111×35′, D=10′, 500 T
– 35 tons hoist cap., boiler by J.S. Mandy; 1 mast 2 booms
– rebuilt 5/27/1921 by Salvage(?) and Vulcan I.W., $30,000
– converted 12/24/1925 into a scow at M.R. Shop
– sold 7/11/1928 to David Leach, 29 Broadway, NYC, for $2000.00
WATKINS HHB 63016 1900 by Crane’s, 75×25′, D=8′, 150 T
– 5 tons hoisting cap., 1 mast, 1 boom
– converted to scow 7/28/1941 by Shop removing mast boom etc.
– sold 6/11/1952 to Merwin, Hagan & Merwin Inc., Pier K, $500.00
WATERTOWN CB 63075 1902 by M.R. Shop, 100′ 6″x30′, D=8′ 4″, 250 T
– sold 3/1/1954 to construction& Power Machinery Inc., Booklyn, $100.00
WEBSTER GB 163307 1907 by Burlee, 100×23′, D=11′ 6″, 17,000 bu wheat
– sold 8/24/1924 to Peter Hagan, Phil., $500.00
WEEHAWKEN SHB 126402 1886 by M.R. Shop, 102×30′ 5″, D=10′ 7″, 200 T
– 10 ton hoist cap., 1 mast 2 booms, boiler by Lidgerwood
– “sunk by Ferryboat Gowanus of Municipal Ferry Co. at Pier 33 Brooklyn, Feb. 5, 1921.
Ins. Claim No. 6158 for full amount of ins. $4000 Total Loss.”
– hull sold to Anderson Wheeler 2/4/1925 for $100
WEEHAWKEN Ferry, 212806 1914 by W&A Fletcher, steel, 210×66, D=17’6″, 2 decks
– screw, engine built by Fletcher, boiler blt. by H&H, 1400 HP, 2 compound
– sold 3/25/59 to Mowbray
WEST HURLEY CB CH 550-194 1942 by M.R. Shop, 80×32′, D=9′, 350 T
– sold 4/17/1962 to Ogdensburg
WEST NEW YORK CB CH 550-193 1942 M.R. Shop, 80×32′, D=9′, 350 T
– sold 4/17/1962 to Ogdensburg Fxxxxxx? & Navig. Corp.
WEST POINT Ferry 81737 1901 by Fletcher, steel, 208′ x 66′, D=18′, 2 decks
– 2 cyl. compound, 1400HP, engine and boiler by Fletcher
– last regular service 5/8/1941; sold 12/3/1941 to City of Portsmouth, $55,000
WEST POINT Scow CH500-206 1914 by ? 100’5″x30’3″, D=7′ 5″, 500 tons
– purchased from Metropolitan Sand & Gravel Nov. 1942
– sold 3/8/1950 to Joseph Butler and Dorothy McCabe for $50
WESTPORT Refr 168522 1922 by Bushey, 100×32′; D=9′, 250 T
– sold 9/14/65 to C.E. Whiteside, $500.00
WHITE PLAINS CB CH 550-225 1943 by M.R. Shop, 80×32′, D=9′, 350 T
– sold 7/5/1956 to Mowbray’s for $125.00 “as is”
WHITEPORT GB 162123 1903 by Cossey, 100×23′, D=11′ 6″, 17,000 bu.
– sold 1/25/1922 to John Caddell, $1200.00
WHITEPORT GB 168732 1923 by Lenahan, 110×30′, D=14′, 30,000 bu.
– sold 4/13/1937 to Reliance Marine Trans. & Cons. Co., Kingston, $1000
WHITING GHB (no no. listed) 1917 by Crane’s, 100×30′, D=9′ 6″, 250 T
– 3/2/50 “Reconstructed & converted to scow”, at Union DD
– sold 3/26/53 to Schooner Cruises, Pelham, NY 3/26/1953, $100.00
WINGDALE Refr 168679 1923 by Bushey, 100×32′, D=9′, 250 T
– sold 10/5/1962 to Dr. ? & Sons Inc., West NY, NJ, $200.00
WOLCOTT GB 163346 1907 by Burlee, 100×23′, D=11′ 6″, 17,000 bu
– sold 2/25/1925 to Capt. E. Graves, Brooklyn, $1000.00
WOLCOTT CB (no no. listed) 1927, by Atl. Works, STEEL, 100×32’8″ x 9’2″; 250 T
(no de-accession date given)
WOODLAWN Refr 168551 1922 by Bushey, 100×32′, D=9′, 250 T
– sold 2/13/1958 to Hagen Marine Co., S. of Pier K, Wee. $875.00 “as is”
WOODSTOCK Refr 168550 1922 by Bushey, 100×32′, D=9′, 250 T
– sold 7/5/1956 to Mowbray’s, $425.00 “as is”
YONKERS CB 65052 1886 by Crane’s, 110×30’5″, D=6′ 4″, 300 T
– sold 3/14/1945 to Marine Repair & Supply Co. c/o Shamrock Towing, $100.00
YORKTOWN Refr 65060 1899 by Crane’s, 100×30′, D=8′ 6″, 250 T
– sold 3/5/34 to Yonkers Council of Boy Scouts of Amer., $100.00
YORKTOWN CB 166527 1916 by ? at Rondout, 96′ 6″x34′, D=8’6″, 300 T
– purchased from Southern Pacific Co. 7/30/1941; CHL 550-191
– sold 10/20/1954 to Haverstraw Yacht Club $130
NUMBERED CRAFT IN FILE:
67 Plat. CF & hdsteel 1924 by N.Y. Ship., 366’x38’; 16 cars
(this is the only numbered one in this file)
– retired 4/5/1950 to convert into 2 small floats > #11, 6-car cap.,
and #23, 8-car cap., neither of which appear in the card file.
BUILDERS:
Atlantic = Atlantic Works, East Boston, Mass. (early use of steel)
Brewers Dry Dock, Co., S.I. NY
Burlee DD = Burlee Dry Dock Co., Port Richmond, S.I.
Bushey = Ira. S. Bushey & Sons, Inc., Brooklyn, NY
Cossey = H. Cossey, Tottenville, S.I.
Crane’s = T.A. Crane’s Sons Co., Brooklyn, NY (Erie Basin) (in 1890s: Thos. A. Crane)
Crane = same company
Diebert MJT = blt. by Diebert M.J. Tracy, Elkton, MD
Dravo P-W = Dravo Contracting Corp, fabricated at Pittsburg, PA, erected at Wilmington, Del.
Fletcher: W&A Fletcher, at Hoboken
– exc. ferry West Point, built by Fletcher at Newburgh, acc. to MCL card
Peter Hagan? Hagun? Hagen? of Phil., buyer of deaccessioned barges, e.g. Lockport GB
H&H Harlan & Hollingsworth, WIlmington, Del.
– built the USRA tugs (engines from Fletcher of Hoboken)
A. Hiltebrant (sp? – see Ilion, Rochester), Rondout, NY
Hudson = Hudson S/B & Repair Co., Newburgh, NY
King & Doon, Bordentown, NJ
C.A(?). Lauryssens, 1456 E. 65th St., Brooklyn, NY (see KATONAH)
J.D. Leary (?), Greenpont, Brklyn. (Kent, 1891; Seth Low, 1885)
Lenahan = R. Lenahan Co., Kingston, NY (article on them in Port of New York, May 1925, p.9)
Minneford = Minneford Yacht Yard Inc., City Is., NY
Mowbray = (1957) Mowbray’s Tug & Barge Sales Corp., 11 Bwy., NY
= (1961,63) Mowbray’s Floating Equip. Exchange Inc., 11 Bwy., NY
M.R.S. Warhawkin – most likely this is a misprint for Weehawken Marine Repair Shop
NJ DryDock Co., E’Port, NJ
NY Shipbldg. = N.Y. Shipbuilding Co., Camden, NJ
Rondout = built at Rondout, NY but builder not named (could be Hiltebrant?)
S.I.SB = S.I. Shipbuilding Co., Port Richmond, NY
SHOP: (or M.R. Shop) this may refer to either of these:
1) Union Dry Dock, next to Wee. Terminal (but not owned by NY Central), for initial construction and work requiring dry dock;
2) for other types of work it refers to the Central’s own Marine Repair Shop at Weehawken
Trundy (Fruny??) & Murphy, Brooklyn
Ward Stanton (?), Newburgh, NY (ferry Kingston, 1883; Oswego)
Wiley = Wiley Mfg. Co., Port Deposit, MD
[A.S. Wikstrom or Wickstrom, Inc., Skaneateles, NY (sold to)]
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