Launched on November 8 , 1899 , it was renamed the Cochan it was two tons lighter and 14 feet shorter than the Gila .
In late 1899 the Gila 's machinery was refurbished and its hull rebuilt for $25,000 in the shipyard at Yuma , Arizona .
Launched on November 8 , 1899 , Gila was renamed the Cochan Gila was two tons lighter and 14 feet shorter than the Gila .
In late 1899 the Gila 's machinery was refurbished and its hull rebuilt for $25,000 in the shipyard at Yuma , Arizona .