Steamship JB Ford Historical survey Vessel Specifications

Dimensions:                                      Engine:

Length Over All 440 feet                    Triple Expansion Reciprocating

Length of Keel 420 feet                      Shaft Horse Power 1,500

Beam 50 feet                                         Diameter of cylinders

Depth 28 feet                                        High Pressure 22 inches

Tonnage as Edwin  F. Holmes   Intermediate 35 inches

4787 gross 3517 net                             Low Pressure 58 inches

Tonnage as E. C. Collins              Length of Stroke 40 inches

4132 gross 3001 net                            Cargo Capacity in 1904

Tonnage as J. B. Ford                  7,000 tons of iron ore    or

4368 gross  3199 net                           7,500 tons of coal

Official Number                              Both at 18 feet of draft

200666                                                  Cargo capacity 1959

Hull Number                                    7,400 tons of cement

329                                                         Draft 20 feet 1 inch