Name of vessel:

Ann Arbor No. 6

Nation:

US  Number: 214656

Type:

Propeller - steel

Dimensions:

338' x 56' x 18'3"

Tonnage:

2757     Gross; 1653 Net;

Date build:

1917

Place build:

Erorse, Mich

Builder:

Great Lakes Engineering Works

Date of launch:

   Hull No. 130

Name change(s):   Date:

(a) Maitland No. 2      sold on stocks; launched as (b)
(b) Ann Arbor No. 6     1917-1959
(c) Arthur K. Atkinson  1959-1984

Owner(s): Name    Place Date

(1) Hamilton, Toronto & Buffalo Navigation Company  Toronto, Ont.     1917-1917
(2) Ann Arbor Railroad  Frankfort, Mich.  1917-1984
(3) Peterson Builders, Inc.   Kewaunee, Wisc.   1984-

Rebuilds:

tonnage change, 1922 (2716 gross - 1679 net).
Arrived at Manitowoc Shipbuilding Co., Manitowoc, Wis., June 1, 1958, to receive new pilothouse; lengthened (30 cars); dieselized (3241 gross- 372'x56'x18'3"), deck was raised two feet.  Received Ka-Me-Wa variable-pitch propellers, rated 5,500 HP.

Disposition:

Engine Data

Type: (2) triple expansion (twin screw)
Cylinder & Stroke: 19.5-31-52-36
Date of Build: 1917
Place of Build: River Rouge, Mich.
Builder:Great Lakes Engineering Works
Engine Number:
Indicator HP: 1400
Remarks:
    Type: (2) Diesel
    Cylinders & Stroke: 12 Cyl. 13"x16.5"
    Date of Build: 1959
    Place of Build: Milwaukee, Wis.
    Builder: Nordberg Manufacturing Co.
    Base HP: 5610

Boiler Data

Type: scotch      Number: 4
Size: 13'6"x12'   Date of Build: 1910
Place of build: Toledo, Ohio  Builder: Marine Boiler Works

Comment:

September 1, 1919 - A switchman was killed in the yard at Manitowoc, Wisconsin while the ANN ARBOR NO 6 was being loaded. This caused a delay of four hours in her sailing time.
In 1934 the ANN ARBOR NO. 6 collided with the steamer N.F. LEOPOLD in a heavy fog.
Authorized to install fire detecting and sprinker systems 2/18/1937
Replace hand operated life boat equiptment and swinging boat davits with mechanical operated equipment, authorized 1/3/1938
March 2, 1938 - Harold Lillie, crewmember of the ANN ARBOR NO 6, stepped onto the apron as the carferry was approaching and fell into the water and suffered a broken neck.
March 14, 1959 - The ANN ARBOR NO 6 returned to service as the ARTHUR K ATKINSON after an extensive re-fit.
As Arthur K. Atkinson: collided with 10th street bridge, Manitowoc, Wis., April 29, 1973, causing as estimated $20,000 damages to the bridge.
Aground about three hours on July 6, 1981, at Manitowoc, Wis., before being released by a tug with possible propeller and shaft damage.