SS Sir Trevor Dawson

Construction of the lake freighter Sir Trevor Dawson
History
United States
Name
  • Sir Trevor Dawson 1916-1920 Canada
  • Charles L. Hutchinson 1920-1951 United States
  • Gene C. Hutchinson 1951-1962 United States
  • Parkdale 1962-1970 United Kingdom
Namesake
Operator
  • American Interlake Company 1916-1920
  • Pioneer Steamship Company 1920-1951
  • Redwood Enterprises Ltd. 1951-1970
Port of registry United States,
BuilderSuperior Shipbuilding Company, Superior, Wisconsin
Yard number524
LaunchedSeptember 9, 1916
In service1916
Out of service1970
IdentificationU.S. Registry #214499
FateScrapped in 1970, in Cartagena, Spain
General characteristics
Class and typeBulk Freighter
Tonnage7514 gross 5803 net
Length600 ft (180 m)
Beam58 ft (18 m)
Height32 ft (9.8 m)
Installed power2 x Scotch marine boilers
Propulsion2,000 horsepower triple expansion steam engine attached to a single fixed pitch propeller
Speed11 knots
Capacity12.000 tons
Crew25

The Sir Trevor Dawson was an American-built Canadian bulk carrier that operated from 1916 to 1970 on the Great Lakes. She was launched on September 9, 1916 as hull #524. She was built by the Superior Shipbuilding Company of Superior, Wisconsin using the stern of the wrecked bulk freighter William C. Moreland. She was powered by a 2,000 hp triple expansion steam engine, supplied by two coal-fired Scotch marine boilers. The Dawson's first owner was the American Interlake Company. Her homeport was Duluth, Minnesota. She entered service in December 1916 carrying a load of grain to Duluth, Minnesota