M/V Adam E. Cornelius (original) (raw)
Name
Built as the M/V Roger M. Kyes, the vessel was renamed in 1989 to honor American Steamship Company co-founder and former chairman, Adam E. Cornelius.
Construction
The M/V Adam E. Cornelius was built by the American Shipbuilding Company in Toledo, OH and entered service in 1973.
Equipment
The M/V Adam E. Cornelius is powered by two 3500 HP General Motors Electro Motive Division (EMD) diesel engines. The vessel uses a conveyor system below its cargo holds to transport cargo to an inclined conveyor system that elevates the cargo to the deck-mounted boom conveyor. For maneuvering in port, the vessel is equipped with 1,000 HP bow and stern thrusters.
Service
The M/V Adam E. Cornelius is used in general trades, transporting iron ore pellets, coal and limestone.
| Length, Overall | 680'-0" |
|---|---|
| Beam | 78'-0" |
| Depth | 42'-0" |
| Midsummer Draft (MS) | 28'-6 3/4" |
| Deadweight Capacity at MS Draft | 29,200 Gross Tons |
| Deadweight Capacity at 27'-6" | 27,800 Gross Tons |
| Unloading Boom Conveyor Length | 260' |
| Maximum Unloading Rate | 6,000 Tons/Hour |
| Number of Cargo Holds | 4 |
| Number of Hatches | 20 |
| Shaft Horsepower | 7,000 |
| Year Built | 1973 |
| Number of Propellers | 1 |