Name/Title
Model, Paul R. TregurthaEntry/Object ID
2018.08.01Description
A model of the freighter Paul R. Tregurtha.
The Interlake Steamship Company was given a contract in 1979 by its customer Republic Steel, to transport iron ore from Lake Superior ports to their steel mill at Indiana Harbor, or to their transshipment terminal at Lorain.
Designed by the American Ship Building Company to fulfill two briefs:
-Bulk carrier
-Executive passenger transportation
With the second brief in mind, she was one of the first freighters with full air conditioning, elevators, and luxurious décor. Built in two parts, her keel was laid down on July 12, 1979, at the American Ship Building Company yard in Toledo, Ohio. On completion, the forward section was towed to their yard in Lorain, where it was mated with the stern portion. The completed hull No. 909 has a total length of 1,013 feet (309 m).
Formally launched on February 4, 1981, the vessel was christened on April 25, 1981, as the William J. De Lancey, named in honor of Republic Steel's chairman who participated in the launch. In 1990 she received her current name. Paul R. Tregurtha, born 1935, was the Vice Chairman of Interlake Steamship Company's Board.Acquisition
Accession
2018.08Source or Donor
Doane, AlanAcquisition Method
Donation