The N.C. WEST was a schooner that was built in 1867 by D. Donaldson in Fremont, Ohio. It had an official number of 18356 and was owned by M.A. Skinner of Fremont, Ohio. The vessel had a wooden hull and was powered by two masts.
The dimensions of the N.C. WEST were as follows: it had a length of 103.6 feet, a beam of 25.5 feet, and a depth of 7.4 feet. Its gross tonnage was recorded as 145.23, and its net tonnage was 137.
On November 9, 1898, the N.C. WEST sank in the St. Clair River at the southeast bend. The sinking occurred due to a collision with the steamer SACRAMENTO. In 1941, the wreck of the N.C. WEST was removed from the location.
Throughout its history, the N.C. WEST underwent repairs and changes in ownership. In 1874, it was stranded at Long Point during thick weather while en route from Buffalo, New York to Cleveland, Ohio. However, it was repaired afterward. The vessel was owned by West et al. of Fremont in 1876. Repairs were conducted in 1878 as well.
During its active years, the N.C. WEST was towed by the WALLULA in 1898. However, its final sinking occurred on November 9, 1898, in the St. Clair River.
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