William E. Corey (Propeller), U202296, 24 Jun 1905

Description

Full Text: The steamer WILLIAM E. COREY, which the builders claim will be the finest freight vessel afloat, will be launched this afternoon at 3 o'clock from the yard of the American Shipbuilding Company at Chicago. She belongs to the Pittsburgh Steamship Company and is named for the president of the United States Steel Corporation. Miss Ada Corey will christen the new boat. A large party of invited guests will witness the launching.
Buffalo Evening News
June 24, 1905

COREY DOCKED
South Chicago.-- The steamer W.E. COREY, launched several weeks ago, was put in drydock yesterday to have a couple of plates straightened. They were bent when the steamer was dropped into the water, causing a slight leak.
Buffalo Evening News
July, 19, 1905

Steam screw WILLIAM E. COREY. U. S. No. 202296. Built at Chicago in 1905, by the Chicago Ship Building Company. 557.8 x 56.0 x 26.5
Herman Runge Notes
Media Type: Text; Newspaper
Item Type: Clippings
Notes: launch, Chicago
Date of Original: 1905
Subject(s): Propellers
William E. Corey (Propeller)
Local identifier: McN.E.6601
Language of Item: English
Donor: William R. McNeil
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