M/V American Spirit

M/V American Spirit

 

Name

The M/V American Spirit (formerly named the George A. Stinson) was originally christened in honor of National Steel Company Chairman, George A. Stinson. The vessel came under the ownership of American Steamship Company in 2003 and was renamed the M/V American Spirit.

Construction

Built by the American Shipbuilding Company at Lorain, OH, the M/V American Spirit entered service in 1978.

Equipment

The M/V American Spirit is powered by two Pielstick 16-cylinder, four cycle, heavy fuel-burning diesel engines. The vessel uses a conveyor system below its cargo holds to transport cargo to a "loop conveyor" system that elevates the cargo to the massive deck-mounted boom conveyor. For maneuvering in port, the vessel is equipped with a 1,000 HP bow thruster.

Service

The M/V American Spirit is primarily used for long-haul transport of iron ore pellets on the Great Lakes.

Length, Overall 1004'-0"
Beam 105'-0"
Depth 50'-0"
Midsummer Draft (MS) 28'-10 3/4"
Deadweight Capacity at MS Draft 62,400 Gross Tons
Deadweight Capacity at 27'-6" 58,400 Gross Tons
Unloading Boom Conveyor Length 260'
Maximum Unloading Rate 10,000 Tons/Hour
Number of Cargo Holds 7
Number of Hatches 36
Shaft Horsepower 16,000
Year Built 1978
Number of Propellers 2

 

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