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Page 54 • GREAT LAKES & SEAWAY NEWS Miscellaneous . . . The hull of the Robert Koch was towed from Trois Rivieres by the tug Duga. They were bound for the small Davie Shipyard at Levis, Quebec. It's reported that the hull will be scrapped at this shipyard. . . . Late this fall an Oriental crew was busy on the Sandrin tug Tusker and the barge Scurry (ex-Hudson Transport). Information was that they were bound for the Caribbean. Apparently the sale did not take place as the crew left and the tug/barge stayed in Sarnia. . . . There are rumors that the Finnish-flag tanker Kiisla has been sold to Enerchem. . . . Early in the morning hours of September 8, 1860, the sidewheel steamer Lady Elgin sank in Lake Michigan after colliding with the schooner Augusta. About 300 people perished in the disaster. The wreck was located in 1989 by Harry Zych, a professional diver, who formed the Lady Elgin Foundation. In December, 1990, the U.S. District Court in Chicago ruled that the Foundation has clear claim to the wreck. Zych plans to salvage the wreck in an "archeological responsible manner" if funds can be raised through the Foundation. He hoped to place the wreck in a museum. ... So far this fall, three World War II Navy aircraft have been salvaged from Lake Michigan near Chicago. Two dive bombers were found in October and the third, a F4F Wildcat was found in December. The Wildcat crashed on August 17, 1943 while taking off from the U.S.S. Wolverine. The Wolverine was the former sidewheel passenger steamer Seeandbee. Great Lakes Calendar . . . Fri. Mar. 15th-GLMI entertainment meeting at 8:00 p.m. at museum. The guest speaker will be Mr. Keith Steffke presenting "On the Ways in Wyandotte", a history of the Pioneer Metal Shipbuilding industry in Wyandotte, MI. Anyone who would like to share marine artifacts from their collection relating to Wyandotte is invited to bring them to this meeting. Thurs. Apr. 11-GLMI Board of Directors meeting at 7:00 p.m. at the Dossin Museum. Fri. May 17-GLMI Entertainment meeting at 8:00 p.m. The guest speaker will be Mr. Wayne Garrett presenting an illustrated program on marine engines. Mon. May 27-Annual Bob-Lo boat ride up the St. Clair River. Call museum for details if you lost the information flyer. Thurs. Jun. 13-GLMI Board of Directors Annual meeting at 7:00 p.m. at museum. Jun. 6-9-A.P.B. A. Detroit Gold Cup hydroplane races on the Detroit River. July-no meetings scheduled. Our Back Cover Picture . . Freighter John Rugee US 76753. Built in 1888 at Milwaukee, WI. 223.5 x 35.3 x 18.8. 1261 gross tons: 765 net tons. Sold Canadian in 1918 and changed registry number 141375. Dismantled and hulk burned in Ogdensburg, N.Y. on January 18, 1925.