1. IDENTIFICATION & SITE INFORMATION
This site is an unidentified small steam-powered tug, discovered during a NOAA hydrographic and documentation survey of the Milwaukee area of Lake Michigan in the 2025 field season. It is one of five newly identified small wrecks located during the survey.
The wreck appears to represent a tug approximately 68 feet (20.7 m) in length. The precise location has not yet been publicly released in text form; however, its position is visible in survey imagery provided with the 3D model. Depth and access details have not yet been confirmed.
2. CONSTRUCTION & OWNERSHIP
The vessel appears to have been a steam-powered tug, likely dating to the late 19th or early 20th century, based on machinery type and construction style.
- Vessel Type: Tug
- Builder: Details not yet confirmed
- Year Built: Details not yet confirmed
- Place of Build: Details not yet confirmed
- Dimensions: Approx. 68 ft (20.7 m) length
- Tonnage: Details not yet confirmed
- Ownership: Unknown
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