SQUAW U120993

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FRANK J BAPST
C.F. COUGHLIN

The steam screw vessel originally known as FRANK L. BAPST underwent several name changes throughout its history. It was built in Buffalo, New York, in 1895. Initially registered as FRANK L. BAPST, it had a gross tonnage of 42.39 tons and a net tonnage of 28.83 tons. The vessel’s dimensions were recorded as 59.4 feet in length, 17.3 feet in beam, and 6.9 feet in depth. Its home port was Buffalo, New York.

At some point, the vessel’s name was changed to SQUAW, and it was listed under this name in the Merchant Vessel List of 1915. The SQUAW had a gross tonnage of 42 tons and a net tonnage of 28 tons. It continued to operate in tow service with a crew of three.

In later years, the vessel underwent another name change and became known as C.F. COUGHLIN. This name was recorded in the Merchant Vessel List of 1925. The specifications remained the same, with a gross tonnage of 42 tons and a net tonnage of 28 tons. It continued to serve in tow service, owned by the Conlon Canal Line.

The vessel had a steam screw propulsion system and was powered by a 60 indicated horsepower engine. It played a role in towing operations, likely assisting other vessels with their transportation needs.