according to a newspaper report, "bailey gatzert" was 208 feet long overall, with a length of 180 feet measured over the keel. the beam (width) of the vessel was 32 feet. the official dimensions of the steamer as built were: 177.3 feet length over the hull, exclusive of the extension of the main deck, called the fantail, over the stern, on which the sternwheel was mounted, 32.3 foot beam (width) and 8:0 foot depth of hold. the official merchant vessel registry number was 3488.