Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Elsie Nell
- Type: Wooden propeller-driven fishing tug
- Year Built: 1901
- Builder: Peach Brothers, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin
- Dimensions: 62 ft (18.9 m); Beam; Depth of hold
- Registered Tonnage: 41 gross tons / 28 net tons
- Location: Pigeon Cove near Drummond Island
- Official Number: 136927
- Original Owners: William Miller, Bayfield, Wisconsin; homeported out of Duluth
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
Vessel Type
Wooden propeller-driven fishing tug.
Description
Description
The Elsie Nell was a wooden fishing tug built in 1901, measuring 62 feet in length and 16 feet in beam. It was registered at 41 gross tons and 28 net tons.
History
History
Owned by William Miller and homeported out of Duluth, the Elsie Nell served in the fishing industry until its loss in 1935.
Significant Incidents
Significant Incidents
- August 27, 1935: Caught fire while docked in Pigeon Cove, Lake Huron, leading to its total loss.
Final Disposition
Final Disposition
The hull was destroyed in situ and sank; no records exist of salvage or re-entry into service. The registry was canceled following the loss.
Current Condition & Accessibility
Current Condition & Accessibility
The wreck remains submerged, and its current condition is unknown. Further investigation may reveal if any remnants are visible.
Resources & Links
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Summary
The wooden fishing tug Elsie Nell, built in 1901 and owned by William Miller, burned and sank in Pigeon Cove off Drummond Island on August 27, 1935. Though no one was hurt, the vessel was burned to the waterline and declared a total loss. Further primary source research could reveal crew identities, fire cause, and physical remnants of the wreck.
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