Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Maud Fish
- Type: Wooden propeller vessel—used as a tug and yacht
- Year Built: 1881
- Builder: F. L. Fish, East Saginaw, Michigan
- Dimensions: Length X ft (Y m); Beam; Depth of hold
- Registered Tonnage:
- Location: Saginaw River, docked at port
- Official Number: 91337
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
Wooden propeller vessel—used as a tug and yacht.
Description
The Maud Fish was a small wooden propeller vessel built in 1881, primarily used for tugging and as a yacht on the Saginaw River.
History
The vessel was constructed in 1881 by F. L. Fish in East Saginaw, Michigan. It served in various capacities, including as a tug and a yacht.
Significant Incidents
- The vessel caught fire while docked, burning completely to the waterline and resulting in a total loss.
- The fire started under unknown circumstances—no cargo was carried, and no crew fatalities were reported.
Final Disposition
The Maud Fish was destroyed at her dock, and the remains were likely removed afterward. Enrollment and documents were surrendered following the incident.
Current Condition & Accessibility
As the vessel was completely destroyed, there are no known remains or wreckage of the Maud Fish.
Resources & Links
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The Maud Fish was a small wooden propeller vessel that met its end in a fire while docked on November 27, 1895. The incident resulted in a total loss, but fortunately, no casualties were reported.
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