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The WILLIAM M. MILLS was built in 1907 by American Ship Building Co. at Lorain, OH U.S. The William M. Mills is a steel hulled propeller driven vessel with a length of 585 feet, and a width of 60 feet. It displaces 7962 tons, and has a load capacity of 6189 tons. It entered service in the year 1907 under the ownership of Weston Transit Co. (William M. Mills, Mgr.) of Tonawanda, NY U.S. The vessel was removed from service with the following notation: Taken to scrapping berth in Duluth late in July, 1976, for dismantling by Hyman-Michaels. Enrollment surrendered in August, 1976, as scrapped. The photograph shows the William M. Mills at St. Marys River. More information about this vessel is available at the HCGL Website |