Identification & Site Information

• Name: Beaubien No. 7 (later renamed Dupuis No. 10 in 1931)

• Official Number: U.S. 166284

• Type: Steel Barge

• Year Built: 1915

• Builder: Ecorse, Michigan

• Hull Dimensions:

• Length: 143.0 feet (43.59 metres)

• Width (Beam): 32.0 feet (9.75 metres)

• Draft: 6.4 feet (1.95 metres)

• Gross Tonnage: 639 tons

• Net Tonnage: Not specified

Vessel Type Description

The Beaubien No. 7, later renamed Dupuis No. 10, was a steel-hulled Barge typical of early 20th-century cargo carriers. Such barges were used extensively on the Great Lakes for transporting bulk materials, often in tandem with larger steamers or tugs. The steel construction provided durability and the ability to withstand rough conditions on the lakes.

History

Built in 1915 in Ecorse, Michigan, the Beaubien No. 7 began its career as a standard Great Lakes Barge, performing tasks primarily related to the transportation of heavy goods. Barges like this were crucial to industries reliant on waterway logistics, particularly in Michigan’s booming industrial economy of the early 1900s.

In 1931, the vessel was renamed Dupuis No. 10, as recorded in the Herman Runge List, which documents Great Lakes vessel ownership and name changes. The reasons behind the renaming are not detailed in the available records but could be associated with a change in ownership, rebranding for a new company, or a shift in operational purpose.

Final Disposition

The later operational history and final disposition of the Dupuis No. 10 are not recorded in the available information. It remains unclear whether the Barge was scrapped, repurposed, or sank during its service.

Located By & Date

There are no records of a wreck or discovery associated with this vessel, suggesting that it may have been retired or dismantled rather than lost at sea.

Notices & Advisories

No navigational hazards or chart markings are associated with the Dupuis No. 10.

Resources & Links

• Herman Runge List

• Great Lakes Ships Database

Keywords

• Beaubien No. 7

• Dupuis No. 10

• Steel Barge

• Great Lakes vessels

• Ecorse, Michigan

• Maritime history

• Herman Runge List

Conclusion

The Beaubien No. 7, later known as Dupuis No. 10, represents the practical and versatile Barge designs used extensively on the Great Lakes in the early 20th century. While the reasons for its renaming in 1931 remain speculative, this vessel contributed to the maritime trade that was vital for industries in the region. Further investigation into its later years might provide more insight into its ultimate fate.