Grand Old Tugboat Still Alive
Built in 1892:
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Tug ISLAY was built by Alexander McDougall and named for his daughter, and
she in turn, named for McDougall's birthplace in Scotland. The tug was part
of the first triple launching on the Great Lakes, which included the
uniquely designed Whalebacks, the Pillsbury and Washburn. Powered by a
1-cylinder,125 HP steam engine and held by the yard until 1911, the tug went
on to a career of supply boat and lumber tug. Converted to diesel and
renamed Bayfield in 1949, she worked around the Apostle Islands and
Chequomegon Bay of Lake Superior. On the St. Claire River in the mid-50's,
BAYFIELD served in the marine construction business. Moved to Lake Michigan
in 1972, she finally laid up in 1976. Reactivated in 1989 with second hand
Kahlenberg Diesel, ISLAY has made a brief appearance at the Port of
Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
http://home.wi.rr.com/tugislay/tugislay.htmPics: http://home.wi.rr.com/tugislay/images/islay;%20repair%20tug%20at%20marine%20iron%20&%20shipbuilding%201943%202.jpg http://home.wi.rr.com/tugislay/islay_launch_1997_portside_view.jpg ++ One cylinder @ 125 hp! |
Oct 13
2005
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