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430:, which became locked in ice that was 20 feet (6.1 m) thick. "The diligent crew worked tirelessly to free the vessel, but it still took seven days to break free. The Katherine V. and Tramp resumed their plans to catch fish, but the duo eventually had to return. Rather than risk becoming stuck again, the crews mutually agreed to wait until the ice would part. The two vessels waited for two weeks until they could return. The boats reached nearly ¾ of a mile from shore, but the ice ahead of them was impenetrable. Both vessels left a watchman on duty at night in case the wind decided to change course." 39: 1217: 186: 211: 24: 1228: 218: 193: 415:. It has been noted that, "The Katherine V is the last remaining example of the large, wooden fish tugs that once plied the waters of Lake Huron on both the Canadian and American sides of the lake. She is also a splendid example of wooden ship building methods and skills that were once common among the craftsmen of this region." 584:
uilt locally and fished locally in Lake Huron her entire fishing career. This was unique given many other commercial boats were built in shipyards and having one or more 'sister ships' built from same design plans. It was also common that Great Lakes boats might change ownership or be repurposed for
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in 1928 for Charles A. Vogelheim, and named for his wife and daughter. It was operated by the Vogelheim family, but they were not the ones who would fish her. They hired 2 captains who would direct where to put down the nets. In turn, they would each get a quarters pay. They would continue to fish
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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. Her hull is constructed of white oak, northern white cedar and cypress. She was clad in
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The vessel is said to be emblematic of Great Lakes fisheries heritage, highlighting 'social, ecological and technical changes that occurred within the fishery and across the Great Lakes region during the early part of the 20th century." in 2003, she was donated and brought to the Besser Museum.
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in 2003. However, no restoration was started until 2013, when the museum started work on a new exhibit about Great Lakes fisheries heritage. Restoration was completed in 2019 and she is now available to the public to walk on its exterior. However, the inside is only open to the public at special
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her until around 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.
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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
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Schroeder, Brandon; Witulski, Christine, director, Besser Museum for Northeast Michigan (February 23, 2016).
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It remained at the fish docks in Rogers City until 2001, when the Vogelheims donated the
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History Of Commercial Fishing On Thunder Bay 1835 To 2014 From Black River To Rockport
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University and college buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places
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other industries; and so equally rare that she fished out of same Lake Huron port.
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fishing fleet. She is unique in that she spent her entire fishing career in
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The vessel is one of about 900 boats that were in the Great Lakes
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National Register of Historic Places in Alpena County, Michigan
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Ships on the National Register of Historic Places in Michigan
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The Lone Survivor: The Katherine V of Rogers City: a Report
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The Lone Survivor: The Katherine V of Rogers City: a Report
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Great Lakes Fishing Tug
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
Fishing tug Katherine V. is located in Michigan
Fishing tug Katherine V. is located in the United States
Alpena, Michigan
45°4′53″N 83°26′57″W / 45.08139°N 83.44917°W / 45.08139; -83.44917
03000622
Great Lakes fishing tug
Besser Museum
Alpena, Michigan
National Register of Historic Places
Rogers City, Michigan
fishing vessel
National Register of Historic Places
gill net
Lake Huron
Lower peninsula



"National Register Information System"
National Register of Historic Places
National Park Service


"Five Michigan Sites Considered for National Register of Historic Places Listing"


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