Histoire
This fireboat was built in 1936 by Defoe Boat & Motor Works in Bay City , MI.
Notes historiques
George Schneider (July 2026) writes: For several years she was giving tours in Bay City MI, where two of Chicago's later fire boats were built.
Propriétaires et capitaines
In 1937-1981 she was owned by the City of Chicago.
In 1994-2001 she was owned by Chicago Fireboat Cruise Co., Chicago IL USA.
In 2026 she was owned by Chicago Fireboat Tours LLC, Chicago IL USA
Signification du nom
Named for the 39th Mayor of Chicago, who served as Mayor from 1907 until 1911.
Remotorisation
By 2026 had Twin Screw, Detroit Diesel 8V71 Engines
Références
- Record of the American Bureau of Shipping, 1945
- Merchant Vessels of the United States (1938-1989)
- Merchant Vessels of the United States Annual digital data files, 1992-2026
- cgmix.uscg.mil ↗ (Accessed 10 July 2026)
