A couple of months ago we were attending the soft opening of the historic granary on the west side (old town of Sawyer) of Sturgeon Bay. Looking to stretch our legs I suggested to my bother-in-law that we walk over to where the tugs are moored between the Michigan and Oregon Street bridges. I pointed-out a harbor tug, the Jimmy L, tied-up in its berth and shared some maritime history that he was previously unaware-of.
This large tug was built in 1939 by Defoe Shipbuilding as the WYTM-92 Naugatuck for the U.S. Coast Guard.
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| USCGC Naugatuck (WYT-92) |
The Naugatuck spent 40 years with the Coast Guard as an ice-breaking harbor tug and was decommissioned in 1979. The following year, she was acquired by the Calumet Marine Towing Company and renamed Timmy B.
In 1994, the Timmy B. was purchased by Selvick Marine Towing and renamed Jimmy L. Selvick Marine Towing became Sarter Marine Towing in 2019. She is currently chartered to Great Lakes Towing.
On this day we recognize the 49th anniversary of the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald. This boat was the first USCG Cutter on the scene the day following the wreck of the Mighty Fitz.
Who knew?
Eighty-five years of continuous service is an impressive accomplishment.
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