Northeast Michigan Oral History and Historic Photograph Archive

EVA (1886, Tug (Towboat))

Description


Identification
Vessel name:
EVA
Year of Build:
1886
Construction and Ownership
Built at:
Saugatuck, MI
Vessel Type:
Tug (Towboat)
Hull Materials:
Wood
Number of Decks:
1
Builder Name:
Phil Hancock
Power
Propulsion:
Screw
# Boilers:
1
Propulsion Notes:
4hp engine by H. Bloecker, Grand Haven, MI; boiler by Johnson Bros, Muskegon, MI.
Hull Dimensions
Length:
27'
Beam:
8'
Depth:
3'
Capacity:
21 passengers
History
Chronology:

Excursion boat used in Allegan, MI; named for builder's daughter.

1885, Jul Broke shaft.

1887, May 13 Owned H.A. Root, Michigan City, IN; received steam pump.

Notes
From the Collection of:
C. Patrick Labadie
Sources:
Newspaper Clippings
Contact
Contact
Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library
Email:specialcollections@alpenalibrary.org
Website:
https://www.alpenalibrary.org

Agency street/mail address:
211 N. First Ave.
Alpena, Michigan 49707
USA
(989)356-6188
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