Vessel Profile

Ashtabula

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Story

This tug was built in 1915 by Great Lakes Towing Co. in Cleveland, OH.

Historical Notes

George Schneider (Aug 2026) writes: She was reported broken up in 2014.

Owners & Masters

In 1915-1947 she was owned by the Great Lakes Towing Co., Duluth MN USA.

In 1949-1955 she was owned by Canadian Shipbuilding & Engineering Ltd., Collingwood ON Canada.

In 1955-1959 she was owned by Canada Steamship Lines Ltd., Montreal QC Canada.

In 1959 she was owned by Gravel and Lake Services Ltd., Port Arthur ON Canada.

In 1970 she was owned by Wakeham & Sons Ltd.

In 1990-2002 she was owned by Joseph George Michael Gayton, Harrow ON Canada.

In 2002 she was owned by Marine Services Ltd., Oak Park MI USA.

In 2003-2004 she was owned by Harvey Larabell, Kinde MI USA.

In 2005-2013 she was owned by Justin Singleton, Sagamore Hills OH USA.

Repower

Repowered in 1955 with a EV-5MG Diesel engine by R.A. Lister Co. UK,

References

recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca ↗ (website viewed 15/12/2025)

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