Helfenstein (Brig), U11144, 11 Sep 1847

SHIP BUILDING IN WISCONSIN. - The Racine Whig states that three new vessels will be built there the coming winter. A fine new brig, the HELFENSTEIN was launched at Milwaukee a few days ago, and the shipwrights of that city are adding largely to the lake fleet.
      Buffalo Daily Courier
      Friday, October 1, 1847


MARINE INTELLIGENCE -- Brig HELFENSTEIN, built by Alfred Gibson, was launched at Milwaukee on Sept. 16. Of 128.8 feet length; 26.3 bram; 10.5 depth. Owned by Charles P. Helfenstein & Co., of Milwaukee, and to be commanded by Capt. Kittredge, formerly in command of the J. PATTON.
      Buffalo Express
      September 24, 1847
     
     
NAME: HELFENSTEIN
RIG: Schooner (Pre-list; 1869; 1870; 1871; 1872; 1873); Brig (1875)
OFFICIAL NO: 11144
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GROSS: 281.40 (Pre-list; 1869; 1870; 1871; 1872; 1873; 1875)
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HOME PORT: Buffalo, NY (Pre-list; 1869; 1870; 1871; 1872; 1873; 1875)
YEARS LISTED: Pre-list; 1869; 1870; 1871; 1872; 1873; 1875.
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      Mvus, pre list to 1885