Name Katherine V Builder Henry Vincent Launched 1928 Year built 1928 | Operator Vogelheim family Out of service 1970 Length 18 m Added to NRHP 10 July 2003 | |
Status On land at the Besser Museum of Northeast Michigan Type Great Lakes Fishing Tug | ||
The Fishing Tug Katherine V, designated US 228069, is a Great Lakes fish tug displayed at the Besser Museum of Northeast Michigan, at 491 Johnson Street in Alpena, Michigan. It is believed to be the last intact wooden fishing tug left. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2003.
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History
The Katherine V was built by Henry Vincent of Rogers City, Michigan in 1928 for Charles A. Vogelheim, and named for his wife and daughter. It was operated by the Vogelheim family from the time of construction until 1970. In 1973, the Vogelheims sold it to be converted into a yacht. The conversion was never done, and the Vogelheim family regained ownership in 1977.
It remained at the fish docks in Rogers City until 2001, when the Vogelheims donated the tug to the Besser Museum. The museum moved the tug to its property with the intention of restoring it, and the tug was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2003. However, no restoration was ever completed, and in 2013 the museum was exploring other options.
Description
The Katherine V is 58 feet (18 m) long and 13 feet (4.0 m) wide. It is equipped with a 75-90 hp. Kahlenberg oil engine. It is constructed of cypress and oak beams. The deck and hull have been ironed over.