eee : THOMAS WILSO! Editor's Collection 2 - THOMAS WILSON - Steel whaleback built in 1892 at W. Superior, Wisconsin by the American Steel Barge Co. (US. 145616) Hull #119. 308 x 38 x 24; 1,713 gross tons. Sunk by the str. GEORGE G. HADLEY outside the Duluth Piers June 7, 1902. THOMAS WILSON Young Photo Editor's Collection Both photos are rare because the vessel was not photographed often. She lasted only ten years.