Wisconsin Maritime Museum

George Edward (Fish Tug, 1909)

Description


Identification
Vessel name:
George Edward
Also known as:
John F.; Frank M. Sears
Year of Build:
1909
Rebuilt:
1. 1951;
Official Number:
206828
Construction and Ownership
Built at:
Buffalo, New York
Vessel Type:
Fish Tug
Additional vessel types:
Tug (Towboat)
Ownership Notes:
Werner, John H., (1909-1949); Reger,Jacob, (1909-1949); Lake Erie Sand & Transport, Inc., (1949-1961); Sears, F. C., (1951-1952); Fenzl, R. A., (1952-1966);
Hull Dimensions
1909
Length: 68' Width/Beam: 16' Depth: 7.1'
1951
Length: 70.2' Width/Beam: 16' Depth: 7.1'
Tonnage
1909
Gross: 49 Net: 34
1951
Gross: 56 Net: 38
History
Classification:
a. Propeller (Fish Tug), George Edward (1909-1951);
b. Propeller (Tug), Frank M. Sears (1951-1952);
c. Propeller (Tug), John F. (1952-1966)
Nationality:
American (1909-1966)
Chronology:

1. 7/18/1966, Bray's Bayou, Houston, Texas, sunk at the dock;

Notes
General notes:
1951, she was converted to a towing tug;
Sources:
1. John Poole's notes;
2. Wright's Master Sheet;
Contact
Contact
Wisconsin Maritime Museum
Email:[email protected]
Website:
https://www.wisconsinmaritime.org/

Agency street/mail address:
75 Maritime Dr.
Manitowoc, WI,54220
920-684-0218




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