Vessel Profile

Le Voyageur

Tour Boat 1959 1959 Steel

Le Voyageur

Photo: Taken 28 Jun 26 at Sault Ste Marie MI by George Schneider

Story

This tour boat was built in 1959 by Sturgeon Bay Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Co..

Owners & Masters

In 1960-2026 she was owned by Famous Soo Locks Cruises Inc, Sault Ste Marie MI USA.

Repower

By 2026 horsepower shows as 503.

References

Merchant Vessels of the United States (1960-1989)
Merchant Vessels of the United States Annual digital data files, 1992-2026
cgmix.uscg.mil ↗ (Accessed 18 July 2026)

Vessel Data

Identity

Name	Le Voyageur
Call Sign	WL2690

Construction

Year Built	1959
Builder	Sturgeon Bay Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Co.
Location	Sturgeon Bay, WI, 1959
Hull	Steel
Yard Number	248

Specifications

Type	Tour Boat
Dimensions	65.0' × 25.0' × 7.0'
Gross Tons	70
Net Tons	48
Propulsion	Screw
Engine Power	227 HP Diesel

Registry

Registry 1	279095 (US_

Status

Fate	Afloat in 2026
Shipwreck	No

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