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Algonac, MI |
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The Wildflower, originally named Chipola when built, is a 1940 Navy tug. It was built in New Orleans and Avondale shipyards. It was originally used in Virginia for pushing around naval ships and was retired in 1947. It was then sold to a local shipyard in Chesapeake Bay in Baltimore where it began its conversion to a live aboard. The tug arrived in New York in the mid-90s. She is 80 long, 22 wide and draws 8. She weighs 145 tons. It has a 12-71 Detroit Diesel engine (the original engine was much larger 12 long, 8 tall and weighed 30,000 lbs). She gets one mile per gallon at 8 mph, thats while running the 20kw generator all the time. The tug is pretty economical for its size. |
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The Wildflower has 4 sleeping quarters. The Stateroom Captains Quarters is up just behind the pilot house. The Master Suite, with attached full bath. The Single Cabin on the main level is steps away from the main full bath. The large bunk room down below. It has a large galley with full size fridge, freezer, stove, oven, dishwasher and bar opens to a large salon. |
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Web Site designed by LS |
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What a blast! 2009 International Tugboat Race! On the Detroit River Saturday June 20th
For race pictures & stories visit www.TugRace.com www.OxfordLeader.com
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