Name of vessel:

Ann Arbor No. 7

Nation:

US  Number: 224430

Type:

Propeller (2) - steel

Dimensions:

347' 9" x 56' 2" x 19' 2"

Tonnage:

2934 Gross; 1426 Net;

Date build:

1925

Place build:

Manitowoc, Wisonsin

Builder:

Manitowoc Shipbuilding Company

Date of launch:

Jan. 2, 1925  Hull No. 214

Name change(s):   Date:

(a) Ann Arbor No. 7     1925-1965
(b) Viking  1965-

Owner(s): Name    Place Date

(1) Ann Arbor Railroad Co.    Frankfort, Mi     1925-7/1975
(2) John M. Chase, Jr., Trustee     Dearborn, MI      7/1975-

Rebuilds:

Rebuilt, winter of 1964-65, by Fraser-Nelon Shipyards, Superior, Wis., (2713 gross - 1287 net; 347' 9" x 56' 2" x 19' 2"), added bow thruster, length to 360 feet.

Disposition:

Engine Data

Type:(2) triple expansion (twin screw)
Cylinder & Stroke: 20.5" - 34" - 56" x 36"
Date of Build: 1925
Place of Build: Manitowoc, Wis.
Builder: Manitowoc Ship Building Company
Engine Number:
Indicator HP: 2,700
Remarks: rebuilt 1965
    Type: diesel (4)
    Cylinders & Stroke: 16 cylinders 8.5"x10"
    Date of Build: 1965
    Place of Build:
    Builder: General Motors 567DI EMD
    Base HP: 7040
Fitted with bow thruster

Boiler Data

Type: scotch      Number: 4
Size: 14' 6" x 11', 185 psi,  Date of Build: 1925
Place of build: Manitowoc, Wis.
Builder: Manitowoc Ship Building Company

Vessel Remarks:

1. Christen by Jane Reynolds
2. Auth Docket #225 4-25-1936 to install emergency generating and lighting set , money advanced to Ann Arbor Boat Company.
3. Authorized to install fire detecting and sprinker systems 2/18/1937
4. Replace hand operated life boat equiptment and swinging boat davits with mechanical operated equipment, authorized 1/3/1938 
5. Rebuilt: lengthened to 360', capacity passengers - 375 - dining 35 - 12 staterooms