The Susan Elizabeth was launched in 1886 as the C. C. CLARK

(Charles C. Clark was the First President of the New York Central and Hudson River Railroad)

1886 - 1912

Built by J. H. Dialogue & Son of Camden, New Jersey 158 gross Tons

Iron Hull : 100 ft. overall Length , reg. @ 93.6 ft., 22 ft. breadth, depth of hold 10.67 ft.

Engine: Steam: original specs. At this time unknown, however, in 1910: she is found with a

456 HP Compound Steam Engine: 20 in. & 36 in. dia. with a 26 in. stroke

One Boiler, 8.6 foot diameter by 15.6 foot in length, providing 119 psi working pres.

1913 - 1914 She was named the NEW YORK CENTRAL #3

1915 - 1917 the A. W. WHITEMAN

1918 - 1941 the CORONA

1942 - 1962 the N. H. DeBARDELEBEN

1963 - 1994 SHAMROCK

1995 - 2002 SUSAN ELIZABETH

Further engine specs

by 1920 fitted with a 750 HP Compound Steam Engine: 20 in. & 36 in. dia. with a 30 in. stroke

One single ended boiler, 11 ft. dia. by 13 ft. length providing 160 psi working pres.

1941 - Converted to 600 HP diesel

1951 - Re- powered with a 1600 HP Fairbanks Morse opposed piston Diesel

SUSAN ELIZABETH as seen on the dock at Morehead City during transport to Kingston, NY

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