The Detroit Marine Historian Journal of Marine Historical Society of Detroit Volume 36, No. 9 - May 1983 Published Monthly Annual Dues $8.00 Rev. Peter Vander Linden, Editor - 29825 Joy Road - Westland, Michigan 48185 THE KINNEY STEAMSHIP COMPANY By Rev. Edward J. Dowling, S. J. J. S. ASHLEY Inbound Superior Entry K. Thro collection Steel bulk freighter (U.S.206695) built in 1909 at Lorain by the American Shipbuilding Co. (Hull #371), 509.7 x 54.2 x 26.7; 6993 gross tons. Converted to a self-unloader in 1937. Renamed b) FRED A. MANSKE (2) in 1962. Sold Canadian in 1976 (C. 370901) and renamed c) BROOKDALE (2). Sold for scrap in 1980. ANNOUNCEMENT: Don't forget to order your copy of "Great Lakes Ships We Remember II". Send your $30.00 check payable to The Marine Historical Society of Detroit to Bill Luke 20255 Wellesley Boulevard, Birmingham, Michigan 48010.