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.
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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.
Legacy Notes & Full Historical Record
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(built 1881; lost November 27, 1895)
Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Official Number: 91337
- Year Built: 1881, by F. L. Fish, East Saginaw, Michigan
- Vessel Type: Wooden propeller vessel—used as a tug and yacht
- Loss Date: November 27, 1895
- Loss Location: Mooring at Saginaw River, Lake Huron
Circumstances of Loss
- 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 (greatlakesrex.wordpress.com, boem.gov, en.wikipedia.org).
Final Condition
- Destroyed at her dock; remains likely removed afterward
- Enrollment and documents were surrendered following the incident
Summary Table
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Vessel Name | Maud Fish |
| Official No. | 91,337 |
| Built | 1881, East Saginaw, MI |
| Vessel Type | Wooden propeller tug & yacht |
| Loss Date | November 27, 1895 |
| Location | Saginaw River, docked at port |
| Cause | Fire at dock |
| Cargo | None |
| Casualties | None reported |
| Final Status | Burned to waterline; total loss |
| Remains | Destroyed; no known wreck |
Research Notes & Suggestions
- The summary indicates the fire burned the vessel thoroughly, with no survivors affected.
- While there’s no surviving official record of rescue, insurance claim, or fire investigation within accessible indexes, local newspapers from late November 1895 (e.g. Saginaw News) may hold eyewitness reports or further details.
- Lieut. Fish’s yard notes or Saginaw River port logs of 1895 could provide clearer context regarding ownership and firefighting response.
Conclusion
The Maud Fish was a small wooden propeller vessel built in 1881 and owned and operated on the Saginaw River. On November 27, 1895, she caught fire while docked and burned to the waterline, resulting in a total loss. No casualties occurred, and the vessel was officially documented as destroyed soon afterward.
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