Maritime History of the Great Lakes

Tug Ajax

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Notes
The tug, Ajax, 55' long, was built in 1870 for Capt. Sam Neff, Oshkosh, by the Ryan Bros., Oshkosh. H. S. Doman, builder of marine engines, Oshkosh, later of Antigo, said that the Ajax was the first propeller type steamer on the rivers above Oshkosh. The engine, a 14 by 14 upright, was built by John Morse. Capt. E.P.Bangs, part owner, operated the Ajax, along with Capt. Neff, on the Wolf-Fox waterway going above New London to haul hemlock bark back to the tannery at Fond du Lac. The Ajax drew 6 feet of water & at a time when the Wolf river flowed wide & deep, it was possible to navigate to Stephenville.
Date of Original
c1870-1880
Subject(s)
Ajax (Tug)
Donor
John S. Neff
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Tug Ajax