Story
This passenger was built in 1922 by Defoe Boat & Motor Works in Bay City , MI.
Historical Notes
George Schneider (July 2026) writes: At this point her main deck, which used to be open, is enclosed, and an additional house is added aft of the wheelhouse.
She is now the company's shore office and lounge. A good photo of how she looked originally is on the BGSU site referenced below. Her current narrative is that she used to be a "bumboat," but that might not be true because she had always been classed for passengers.
Owners & Masters
In 1922-1936 she was owned by John C. Dahmer, Detroit MI USA.
In 1936-1943 she was owned by Leonard Seeberger, Duluth MN USA.
In 1943-1954 she was owned by H. Christiansen & Sons Inc., Duluth MN USA.
In 1954-1962 she was owned by Arnold Transit Co., Sault Ste Marie MI USA.
In 1962-1981 she was owned by Arthur Fransee, Milwaukee WI USA.
In 1989-2005 she was owned by Roger Chapman, Milwaukee WI USA.
In 2006 she was owned by Green Seas LLC, Milwaukee WI USA.
In 2006-2026 she was owned by Milwaukee Boat Line, Milwaukee WI USA.
Rebuilds
Additional superstructure added, 1947 to 89 GRT, 1954 to 91 GRT.
Repower
By 1948 had 120 HP Diesel, by 2005 had 225 HP Diesel
References
- Merchant Vessels of the United States (1925-1989)
- Merchant Vessels of the United States Annual digital data files, 1992-2026
- cgmix.uscg.mil ↗ (Accessed 18 July 2026)
- greatlakes.bgsu.edu ↗ (Accessed July 2026).
