Milwaukee County
Online Genealogy and Family History LibraryThe following ships were listed in various sources, newspapers and publications as having a Milwaukee connection. This list includes information collected by David D. Swayze, Lake Isabella, MISHIPS BUILT IN MILWAUKEE The following ships were listed in various sources, newspapers and publications as having a Milwaukee connection. This list includes information collected by David D. Swayze, Lake Isabella, MI Following this list is a bit of history on various ship builders in Milwaukee. There is a link from the builder to the history.
| Ship Name Other names | Official No | Type | Yr. Built | Builder | Place Built |
| A A C TESSLER none known |
107409 | s. str. | 1898 | Milwaukee | |
| A.B.C.F.M. see also J.A. STRONACH |
12978 | schooner | 1854 | Barber (Barbour) | Milwaukee |
| A.C. MITCHELL also seen as ALEX MITCHELL |
brig | unknown | |||
| ADDA none known |
none | schooner | bef 17 Oct 1855 | J.M. Jones | Milwaukee |
| ADELL none known |
none | schooner, wood, 2-mast | 1860 | Milwaukee | |
| ADVANCE none known |
365 | schooner, wood, bulk freight | 1853 | J.M. Jones | Milwaukee |
| ADVENTURE none known |
none | schooner | 1868 | Milwaukee | |
| A. EATON none known |
105470 | propeller | 1872 | Milwaukee | |
| A.E. CLIFFORD none known |
249688 | fish tug, steel | 1946 | Milwaukee | |
| AGNES W launched as ROSWELL P. FLOWER |
110724 | propeller, wood, bulk freight | 1887 | Wolf & Davidson | Milwaukee |
| A.J. VIEAU none known |
none | schooner | 1847 | Milwaukee | |
| ALGOMA none known |
551 | str. | 1845 | Milwaukee | |
| ALICE none known |
none | s. str. | 1878 | Milwaukee | |
| ALICE B. NORRIS none known |
105471 | schooner wood | 1872 | Wolf & Davidson | Milwaukee |
| ALLEGHANY none known |
379 | propeller, wood, bulk freight "steam barge" | 1856 | J.M. Jones | Milwaukee |
| ALMA none known |
106517 | scow-schooner, wood, 2-mast | 1887 | H.S. Downer | Milwaukee |
| ANGUS SMITH none known |
105030 | schooner wood | 1871 | Wolf & Davidson | Milwaukee |
| APPRENTICE BOY none known |
schooner | 1867 | Milwaukee | ||
| ARCADIA none known |
106683 | tug wood | 1889 | Wolf & Davidson | Milwaukee |
| ARTHUR none known |
106552 | propeller, wood, bulk freight | 1888 | Milwaukee Ship Yard | Milwaukee |
| B.B. JONES none known |
2158 | propeller steam tug, wood | 1864 | B.B. Jones | Milwaukee |
| BADGER none known |
steamer | 1837 | Mr. Hubbel | Milwaukee | |
| BADGER none known |
207380 | tug wood | 1899 | Jake Straubinger | Milwaukee |
| BADGER STATE none known |
2134 | bark, wood, 3-mast | 1853 | James M. Jones | Milwaukee |
| BALTIC none known |
schooner | 1846 | Milwaukee | ||
| BARNEY EATON see next entry |
2142 | schooner | 1856 | Geo Filkins | Milwaukee |
| BARBER GEORGE could be G. Barber |
none | 1857 | Geo. Barber | Milwaukee | |
| BEN FROEMMING Various (see details) |
248879 | propeller steel (hull #26) | 1945 | Froemming Brothers, Inc. | Milwaukee |
| BETTY-D none known |
253177 | propeller | 1947 | Milwaukee | |
| BLUE BELL also seen as BLUE BELLE |
2235 | scow-schooner, wood, 2-mast | 1867 | Edwards | Milwaukee |
| BOLIVARG none known |
schooner | 1837 | Mr. Hubbel | Milwaukee | |
| BONESTEEL none known |
schooner | 1845 | Milwaukee | ||
| BOSTON none known |
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| BRILLIANT none known |
none | schooner, wood, lumber | 1856 | J.M. Jones | Milwaukee |
| BUSINESS none known |
3163 | propeller, wood | 1881 | Wolf & Davidson | Milwaukee |
| B.W. ALDRICH later W.B. ALDRICH (1903) |
2701 | propeller steam tug, wood, salvage | June 1868 | Allen, McLellan & Co. | Milwaukee |
| CARL none known |
126575 | s. str. | 1889 | Milwaukee | |
| CALUMET none known |
126838 | wood tug | 1892 | Milwaukee Shipyard Co. | Milwaukee |
| CARL none known |
126575 | wood tug | 1889 | Wolf & Davidson | Milwaukee |
| C.G. BREED none known |
4577 | schooner, wood, 2-mast, bulk freight | 1862 | Ellsworth & Davidson | Milwaukee |
| CHAMPION none known |
schooner | 1844 | S. Farmin | Milwaukee | |
| CHARLEVOIX Various (see details) |
246354 | propeller steel (hull #13) | 1944 | Froemming Brothers, Inc. | Milwaukee |
| C. HARRISON also seen as CALEB HARRISON |
4569 | schooner, wood | 1854 | Caleb Harrison or E. Euniack | Milwaukee |
| CHATHAM Various (see details) |
246561 | propeller steel (hull#14) | 1944 | Froemming Brothers, Inc. | Milwaukee |
| CHERUBUSCO none known |
bark | 1848 | Mr. Hubbel | Milwaukee | |
| C.H. HACKLEY none known |
5992 | schooner wood, 3-mast | 1868 | Allen, McLellan & Co. | Milwaukee |
| CHERUBUSCO also seen as CHERUBUSKO, CHIRBUSCO |
4329 | bark, wood, 3-mast | 1848 | Hubbell | Milwaukee |
| CHICAGO see entry below |
126009 | tug wood | 1882 | Wolf & Davidson | Milwaukee |
| CHICAGO none known |
232533 | tug wood (launch) | 1916 | Great Lakes Boat Building Co. | Milwaukee |
| CHRISTIE none known |
5991 | scow schooner | 1869 | Milwaukee | |
| C. H. STARKE none known |
125945 | propeller wood | 1881 | Milwaukee Ship Yard | Milwaukee |
| C.J. HUTCHINSON none known |
brig | 1847 | S. Farmin | Milwaukee | |
| CLARION Various (see details) |
propeller steel | 1944 | Froemming Brothers, Inc. | Milwaukee | |
| COASTAL RACER YFP-10 (1952 - 1975) |
248687 | propeller steel (hull #22) | 1945 | Froemming Brothers, Inc. | Milwaukee |
| CODINGTON POHANG (1952-1974) |
263035 | propeller steel (hull #18) | 1945 | Froemming Brothers, Inc. | Milwaukee |
| COLONEL CARD Various (see details) |
US Army | propeller steel | 1919 | Fabricated Shipbuilding Co. | Milwaukee |
| COLONEL CLAYTON none known |
US Army | propeller steel | 1919 | Fabricated Shipbuilding Co. | Milwaukee |
| COLONEL POND Various (see details) |
US Army | propeller steel | 1919 | Fabricated Shipbuilding Co. | Milwaukee |
| COLQUITT Various (see details) |
propeller steel (hull#19) | 1945 | Froemming Brothers, Inc. | Milwaukee | |
| COMMERCE none known |
125645 | steam scow, wood | 1878 | E. Bond | Milwaukee |
| CONSTITUTION none known |
4568 | schooner | 1861 | Benjamin B. Jones | Milwaukee |
| CRAIGHEAD KASTAMONU (1947-1984) Turkey |
US Army | propeller steel (hull#20) | 1945 | Froemming Brothers, Inc. | Milwaukee |
| CRAMER none known |
schooner | 1847 | Milwaukee | ||
| CRAWFORD none known |
125799 | tug wood | 1880 | Wolf & Davidson | Milwaukee |
| CREAM CITY none known |
4579 | bark, wood, 3-mast | 1862 | B.B. Jones | Sheboygan (fitted out at Milwaukee) |
| CROOK none known |
schooner | 1847 | Milwaukee | ||
| DAN NEWHALL D. NEWHALL |
6135 | schooner | 1852 | J.M. Jones | Milwaukee |
| DAN COSTELLO none known |
6854 | tug wood | 1874 | James N. Brookes | Milwaukee |
| DAWN none known |
157211 | scow-schooner, wood | 1888 | Milwaukee | |
| DENVER MCMARTIN |
157268 C131008 |
propeller wood | 1890 | Milwaukee Shipyard Co. | Milwaukee |
| DETROIT none known |
none | schooner, wood | 1837 | Milwaukee | |
| DICK DAVIS see also Joseph E. Rumbell |
6720 | tug propeller | 1871 | Milwaukee | |
| DICK SOMERS none known |
6436 | schooner, wood | 1863 | Wolf & Lawrence | Milwaukee |
| D.O. DICKENSON none known |
none | schooner | 1854 | J.M. Jones | Milwaukee |
| DODRIDGE Various (see details) |
284685 | propeller steel (hull#21) | 1945 | Froemming Brothers, Inc. | Milwaukee |
| DOLPHIN see entries below |
schooner | 1841 | Milwaukee | ||
| DOLPHIN |
schooner | 1850 | Milwaukee | ||
| DOLPHIN |
schooner | 1841 | Milwaukee | ||
| DOLPHIN |
6205 | schooner, wood | 1862 | Allen, McLellan & Co. | Milwaukee |
| DREDGE none known |
government dredge | 1853 | J.M. Jones | Milwaukee | |
| DRIVER none known |
6201 | schooner (barge), wood, bulk freight | 1856 | James Madison Jones | Milwaukee |
| EAGLE none known |
210709 | fish tug, wood | 1912 | Milwaukee | |
| E. CRAMER none known |
schooner | 1847 | Gelson | Milwaukee | |
| E. HENDERSON also known as Elizabeth Henderson |
none | schooner, wood | 1845 | G. Barber | Milwaukee |
| E.D.HOLTON none known |
135116 | propeller steam tug, wood | 1874 | Wolf & Davidson | Milwaukee |
| EDWARD E. SKEELE See JOHN MEE and PAULINE |
76264 | schooner | 1881 | George Barber | Milwaukee |
| ELIDA none known |
7512 | schooner wood, 2-mast | 1863 | John McCallum | Milwaukee |
| ELSIE MARIE none known |
104489 | gas s. | 1907 | Milwaukee | |
| EMILY none known |
none | schooner | 1853 | J.M. Jones | Milwaukee |
| EMMA none known |
7302 | schooner | 1853 | J.M. Jones | Milwaukee |
| E.R. BLAKE none known |
135812 | schooner, wood | 1867 | Carlson | Port Washington (near Milwaukee) |
| FANNY AND FLOY none known |
9309 | schooner | 1855 | Geo. Barber | Milwaukee |
| FERDINAND SCHLESINGER none known |
120841 | propeller, wood, bulk freight | 1891 | Wolf & Davidson | Milwaukee |
| FIRE ISLAND none known |
243531 | tug steel (hull #8) | 1943 | B.A. Froeming Ship Building Co. | Milwaukee |
| FLORA none known |
scow | 1866 | Elsworth & Co. | Milwaukee | |
| FLORA URANIA |
120210 | steamer wood | 1875 | Wolf & Davidson | Milwaukee |
| FORD RIVER none known |
schooner | 1879 | Wolf & Davidson | Milwaukee | |
| FRANCES ADROIT II (1923-1957) |
220433 | yacht wood | 1920 | Great Lakes Boat Building Co. | Milwaukee |
| FRANK BRAEGER MAJESTIC |
231087 | wood fish tug | 1931 | Milwaukee | |
| FRED CARNEY none known |
120559 | schooner | 1883 | Milwaukee | |
| FRED. HILL none known |
none | schooner, wood | 1854 | J.M. Jones | Milwaukee |
| FRED PABST none known |
120794 | propeller wood | 1890 | Wolf & Davidson | Milwaukee |
| FREE TRADER none known |
schooner | 1843 | Milwaukee | ||
| FUR TRADER none known |
schooner | 1842 | B.B. Jones | Milwaukee | |
| G.R. GREEN George R. Green |
85390 | propeller steam tug, wood | 1874 | Penny | Milwaukee |
| GALLINIPPER built on hull of NANCY DOUSMAN |
none | schooner, wood | 1846 | H. Gibson | Milwaukee |
| GENERAL J. FRANKLIN BELL none known |
U.S. Army | propeller | 1919 | Fabricated Shipbuilding Co. | Milwaukee |
| GENERAL JOHN P. STORY ACADIA |
US Army | propeller steel | 1919 | Fabricated Shipbuilding Co. | Milwaukee |
| GENERAL ROCHESTER MICHAEL J. PERKINS (1923-1961) |
U.S. Army | propeller steel | 1919 | Fabricated Shipbuilding Co. | Milwaukee |
| GEORGE BARBER G. BARBER |
10191 | schooner | 1857 | Geo. Barber | Milwaukee |
| GEORGE C. MARKAM JOHN M. CULLEN (1920-1933) |
85779 | propeller wood | 1883 | Milwaukee Shipyard Co. | Milwaukee |
| GEORGE G. HOUGHTON none known |
85374 | schooner, wood, 3-mast | 1873 | Wolf & Davidson | Milwaukee |
| GEORGE H. DYER see also HENNEPIN |
86016 | propeller wood | 1888 | Wolf & Davidson | Milwaukee |
| GEORGE LAWRENCE none known |
none | schooner, wood, 2-mast | 1847 | D. Merrill | Milwaukee |
| GEORGE W. FORD none known |
10322 | schooner, wood | 1852 | Geo. Barber | Milwaukee |
| GOLDEN none known |
86194 | tug wood | 1892 | Wolf & Davidson | Milwaukee |
| GOLDEN WEST none known |
10199 | schooner, wood | 1861 | B.B. Jones | Milwaukee |
| GOLD HUNTER none known |
schooner | 1852 | Milwaukee | ||
| HANOVER See Below |
1862 | Ellsworth & Davidson | Milwaukee | ||
| HANOVER could be same HANOVER as above |
unknown | Milwaukee | |||
| HANS CROCKER none known |
11174 | bark, wood, 3-mast | 1856 | James M. Jones | Milwaukee |
| HARRY H BOB RICHARD II (1974) |
232597 | fish tug, steel | 1933 | Milwaukee | |
| HATTIE none known |
none | schooner | 1863 | Milwaukee | |
| HATTIE TAYLOR HETTY TAYLOR, HETTIE TAYLOR |
95356 | schooner, wood | 1874 | E.C. Penney | Milwaukee |
| HELEN see also ULSTER |
scow-schooner | 1874 | Rio Ulster? | Milwaukee | |
| HELEN none known |
95651 | scow-scooner, wood, 2-mast | 1881 | Wolf & Davidson | Milwaukee |
| HELFENSTEIN none known |
none | brig | 1847 | Gilson | Milwaukee |
| HENNEPIN built as steamer GEORGE H. DRYER, renamed in 1898 |
86016 | propeller, wood, bulk freight | 1888 | Wolf & Davidson | Milwaukee |
| HENRY U. KING also Henry King also H.U. King |
none | schooner | 1848 | Geo. Barber | Milwaukee |
| H.F. BUES none known |
95346 | tug | 1873 | Milwaukee | |
| HIRAM MERRILL none known |
none | schooner | 1845 | Milwaukee | |
| HIRAM R. BOND none known |
95966 | unrigged scow, wood (built as propeller steamer) | 1888 | Milwaukee Ship Yard | Milwaukee |
| HOME none known |
schooner | 1867 | Milwaukee | ||
| IDA nicknamed "The Potato Ship" |
12140 | schooner, wood, 3-mast | 1867 | Allen, McClelland | Milwaukee |
| IDA CAROLINE none known |
100771 | schooner | 1902 | Milwaukee | |
| INDUS none known |
none | schooner | bef 17 Oct 1855 | J.M. Jones | Milwaukee |
| ITASCA none known |
100108 | schooner, wood | 1873 | Wolf & Davidson | Milwaukee |
| J. & A. STRONACH see also A.B.C.F.W. |
12978 | schooner wood | 1855 | Geo. Barber | Milwaukee |
| J. EVENSON often seen as John Evenson |
76523 | propeller steam tug, wood | 1884 | John Evenson | Milwaukee |
| J. LAWRENCE none known |
schooner | 1854 | Geo. Barber | Milwaukee | |
| J. STEINHART none known |
none | schooner | 1854 | E. Euniak (Eunice?) | Milwaukee |
| JAMES DEMPSEY built as steamer JIM SHERIFFS, renamed PETERS in 1907, CHARLES HORN in 1915, JAMES DEMPSEY in 1920 |
76392 | propeller, wood, bulk freighter | 1883 | Wolf & Davidson | Milwaukee |
| JAMES H. SHRIGLEY none known |
C-134512 US-76214 | propeller, wood, bulk freight | 1881 | Milwaukee Ship Yard | Milwaukee |
| JAMES CHRISTIE none known |
none | schooner | 1857 | J.M. Jones | Milwaukee |
| JAMES MCGORDON J.C. EVANS (1898-1914) |
75867 | tug wood | 1876 | Wolf & Davidson | Milwaukee |
| JAMES MOWATT none known |
76518 | schooner-barge, wood | 1884 | Wolf & Davidson | Milwaukee |
| JAMES WADE none known |
75522 | schooner, wood, 3-mast | 1873 | Reed, Henderson, NY as a two-mast schooner, mizzen added later | Milwaukee (also reported as Henderson NY) |
| JASON PARKR none known |
schooner | 1859 | Milwaukee | ||
| JIM SHERIFFS see also JACK DEMPSEY |
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| J. M. JONES none known |
none | schooner, wood, 2-mast | 1855 | J.M. Jones | Milwaukee |
| JOHN B. MERRILL also seen as W.JOHN B. MERRILL |
75592 | schooner, wood | 1873 | Allen, McClelland & Co. | Milwaukee |
| JOHN DAVIS none known |
schooner | unknown | Milwaukee | ||
| JOHN EGGERS none known |
76714 | scow-schooner, wood | 1887 | Milwaukee | |
| JOHN MEE see EDWARD E. SKEELE, also PAULINE |
76264 | schooner | 1881 | George Barber | Milwaukee |
| JOHN RUGEE none known |
76758 | propeller wood | 1888 | Milwaukee Ship Yard | Milwaukee |
| JOS. GOLDSMITH also known as JOSEPH GOLDSMITH |
76317 | propeller steam tug, wood | 1882 | Wolf & Davidson | Milwaukee |
| JOSEPH E. RUMBELL, JR. built as DICK DAVIS, renamed in 1882 |
6720 | propeller steam tug, wood | 1871 | Brooks | Milwaukee |
| JOSEPH PAIGE none known |
75593 | schooner-barge, wood, bulk freight, 2-mast | 1872 | Wolf & Davidson | Milwaukee |
| JOSEPH WARD none known |
none | schooner | 1844 | Geo. Barber | Milwaukee |
| JOSEPHINE none known |
75673 | propeller sand scow, wood (also seen as schooner) | 1874 | Allen, McClelland & Co. | Milwaukee |
| JOSEPHINE LAWRENCE none known |
none | schooner | 1854 | Geo. Barber | Milwaukee |
| JOYS none known |
76537 | propeller wood | 1884 | Milwaukee Shipyard Co. | Milwaukee |
| JUNIATTA PATTEN none known |
schooner | 1847 | Gelson | Milwaukee | |
| KEVINBREN see SOLOMON JUNEAU |
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| KEWAUNEE none known |
U.S. Army | barge, dipper dredge, composite | 1913 | Milwaukee | |
| KIRK WHITE none known |
14041 | schooner, wood, 2-mast | 1852 | Geo. Barber | Milwaukee |
| KITTY GRANT none known |
14035 | schooner, wood, 2-mast, bulk freight | 1853 | Geo. Barber | Milwaukee |
| LAWRENCE none known |
schooner | 1847 | S. Farmin | Milwaukee | |
| LEM ELLSWORTH none known |
140062 | schooner, wood, bulk freight | 1874 | Wolf & Davidson | Milwaukee |
| LESTER R. ROCKWELL L. R. Rockwell |
none | schooner, wood, 2-mast | 1845 | Gelson | Milwaukee |
| L.H. BOOLE none known |
14809 | propeller, steam tug, wood | 1857 | L.H. Boole | Milwaukee |
| LIZZIE DOAK none known |
15640 | schooner, wood | 1868 | Gibson | Milwaukee (also reported as Winneconne) |
| LOUIS PAHLOW none known |
140559 | propeller wood | 1882 | Milwaukee Ship Yard | Milwaukee |
| MADONA none known |
90717 | schooner, wood 2 mast | 1871 | William Aylward | Milwaukee |
| MANITOWOC none known |
schooner | 1841 | Milwaukee | ||
| MARENGO none known |
90583 | schooner-barge, wood, bulk freight | 1873 | Wolf & Davidson | Milwaukee |
| MARIA none known |
C391096 (also 91096) | schooner, wood | 1878 | Milwaukee | |
| MARINER none known |
16401 | schooner | 1853 | Geo. Barber | Milwaukee |
| MARION W. PAGE none known |
90989 | schooner | 1876 | Milwaukee | |
| MARTHA none known |
206883 | s. str. | 1909 | Milwaukee | |
| MARSHALL F. BUTTERS none known |
91408 | propeller, wood, bulk freight, lumber hooker | 1882 | Milwaukee Ship Yard | Milwaukee |
| MARTIN TREU none known |
204474 | s. str. | 1907 | Milwaukee | |
| MARY See below |
16409 | schooner | 1848 | Milwaukee | |
| MARY none known |
90910 | tug wood | 1876 | James N. Brooks | Milwaukee |
| MAY DURR see also Three Brothers |
91998 | propeller | 1888 | Milwaukee Shipyard Co. | Milwaukee |
| MAY QUEEN none known |
none | Schooner, wood | 1855 | J.M. Jones | Milwaukee |
| M. DOUSMAN also known as Michael Dousman |
none | schooner, wood | 1843 | S. Farmin | Milwaukee |
| MENOMINEE none known |
91551 | barge | 1883 | Milwaukee | |
| MENOMONEE none known |
steamer | 1838 | Mr. Hubbel | Milwaukee | |
| MILTON none known |
50395 | scow-schooner, wood, bulk freight | 1867 | Ellsworth & Davidson | Milwaukee |
| MILWAUKEE none known |
schooner | 1838 | Mr. Hubbel | Milwaukee | |
| MILWAUKEE none known |
51332 | barge | 1891 | Milwaukee | |
| MILWAUKEE BELLE also seen as Milwaukee BELL |
16642 | Schooner, wood | 1854 | James M. Jones | Milwaukee |
| MINNESOTA none known |
91272 | propeller, wood, bulk freight | 1880 | Wolf & Davidson | Milwaukee |
| MINT none known |
none | schooner | 1843 | Milwaukee | |
| MISS LIBERTY none known |
219148 | propeller (yacht) | 1918 | Great Lakes Boat Building Co. | Milwaukee |
| M. G. BONESTEEL also MARY G. BONESTEEL |
none | schooner | 1845 | Geo. Barber | Milwaukee |
| MOONLIGHT none known |
90719 | schooner-barge, wood, bulk freight, 2-mast | 1874 | Wolf & Davidson | Milwaukee |
| MURIEL W. built as propeller VERONICA, renamed in 1919 |
C138505 | propeller, wood, bulk freight | 1886 | Milwaukee Shipyard hull #24 US#161560 | Milwaukee |
| MUSKEGON none known |
16404 | schooner | 1848 | S. Farmin | Milwaukee |
| MYOSOTIS none known |
90764 | schooner, wood, 3-mast, bulk freight | 1874 | Milwaukee Shipyard [begun by Allen & McClelland] | Milwaukee |
| MYSTIC none known |
93171 | str.s | 1874 | Milwaukee | |
| NAPOLEON none known |
18174 | schooner wood 2-mast | 1854 | George Barber | Milwaukee |
| NEBRASKA none known |
schooner | 1848 | Mr. Hubbel | Milwaukee | |
| NELSON none known |
18173 | schooner-barge, wood, 3-mast | 1866 | Ellsworth & Davidson | Milwaukee |
| NORMAN none known |
130265 | schooner | 1883 | Milwaukee | |
| NORTH CAPE none known |
none | schooner | bef 17 Oct 1855 | J.M. Jones | Milwaukee |
| NORWAY none known |
18105 | schooner, wood, 2-mast | 1854 | J. M. Jones | Milwaukee |
| NUCLEUS none known |
18103 | bark, wood, 3-mast | 1848 | S. Farmin | Milwaukee |
| ODIN none known |
schooner | 1855 | J.M. Jones | Milwaukee | |
| OMAHA MAPLE GREEN |
155146 | propeller wood | 1887 | Milwaukee Ship Yard | Milwaukee |
| PALMBAY built as prop PUEBLO, renamed RICHARD W in 1916, renamed PALMBAY in 1923 |
C133822 | propeller, wood, bulk freight | 1891 | Milwaukee Shipyard hull# 33 | Milwaukee |
| PAULINE JOHN MEE, EDWARD E. SKEELE |
19674 | schooner wood 2-mast | 1856 | George Barber | Milwaukee |
| PENOKEE none known |
20468 | schooner wood | 1872 | Wolf & Davidson | Milwaukee |
| PESHTIGO none known |
150474 | schooner-barge, wood, 2-mast bulk freight | 1889 | Milwaukee Shipyard Co. | Milwaukee |
| PETERS see also JACK DEMPSEY |
76392 | s. str. | 1883 | Milwaukee | |
| PILOT see below |
schooner | 1846 | G. Barber | Milwaukee | |
| PILOT none known |
150270 | propeller, tug | 1882 | Milwaukee | |
| PORTER none known |
150012 | schooner wood | 1874 | Allen, McClelland & Co. | Milwaukee |
| PROGRESS none known |
150205 | propeller, wood, bulk freight | 1880 | Wolf & Davidson | Milwaukee |
| PUEBLO Various (see details) |
150512 | propeller wood | 1891 | Milwaukee Ship Yard | Milwaukee |
| R.J. PETERS none known |
110424 | propeller, wood, bulk freight "steambarge" | 1879-1880 | Milwaukee Ship Yard | Milwaukee |
| RESUMPTION none known |
110384 | schooner, wood, 3-mast, lumber | 1879 | Wolf & Davidson | Milwaukee |
| ROCKWELL none known |
schooner | 1845 | Milwaukee | ||
| ROSA BELLE none known |
21302 | schooner, wood, 2-mast | 1863 | L.H. Boole | Milwaukee |
| ROSE DOUSMAN none known |
none | schooner, wood | 1855 | L. Cox | Milwaukee |
| ROSWELL P. FLOWER see also AGNES W. |
110724 | propeller | 1887 | Milwaukee | |
| ROUSE SIMMONS none known |
110087 | schooner, wood, 3-mast | 1868 | Allen, McClelland & Co. | Milwaukee |
| SAVANNAH see below |
schooner | 1837 | Mr. Hubbel | Milwaukee | |
| SAVELAND none known |
115227 | schooner, wood | 1873 | Wolf & Davidson | Milwaukee |
| SHANGHAL none known |
bark | 1856 | J.M. Jones | Milwaukee | |
| SHEPPARDSON none known |
schooner | 1845 | Milwaukee | ||
| SOLOMON JUNEAU see below |
schooner | 1837 | Geo. Barber | Milwaukee | |
| SOLOMON JUNEAU KEVINBREN |
254619 | fish tug, steel | 1947 | Milwaukee | |
| SOUTH SIDE none known |
115334 | scow schooner | 1867 | Milwaukee | |
| SOUVENIR none known |
22579 | schooner, wood, 3-mast | 1854 | Filkins, WI | Milwaukee (Town of Lake) |
| STARKE none known |
115474 | schooner wood | 1876 | Allen & McClellan | Milwaukee |
| SUSIE CHIPMAN none known |
116044 C137990 |
propeller wood | 1885 | Milwaukee Shipyard Co. | Milwaukee |
| SYLVANUS MARVIN also seen as S. MARVIN, SYLVESTER MARVIN, SYLVANUS |
none | schooner, wood, 2-mast | 1842 | Saml Farmin or Farnum | Milwaukee |
| TANNER none known |
24236 | bark, wood, 3-mast | 1863 | Ellsworth & Davidson | Milwaukee |
| THOMAS DAVIDSON none known |
145842 | propeller wood | 1888 | Wolf & Davidson | Milwaukee |
| THREE BROTHERS: built as May Durr, renamed John Spry in 1892, this name in 1903 |
91998 | propeller, wood,bulk freight | 1888 | Milwaukee Shipyard Co. hull#28 | Milwaukee |
| TOBOGGAN none known |
unregistered? | scow, wood, self-unloading | 1886 | Milwaukee Shipyard Co. | Milwaukee |
| TOPEKA none known |
145510 | propeller, wood, bulk freight, self-unloading | 1889 | Milwaukee Shipyard Co. hull#30 | Milwaukee |
| TRAVELER none known |
none | schooner, wood | 1857 | DeWolf | Milwaukee |
| TRAVELER none known |
24128 | schooner | 1847 | Geo. Barber | Milwaukee |
| TWIN BROTHERS none known |
none | schooner, wood, 2-mast | 1848 | G. Barber | Milwaukee |
| TWO CHARLIES none known |
24145 | schooner, wood | 1852 | James M. Jones | Milwaukee |
| TYPO none known |
24981 | schooner, wood | 1873 | Wolf & Davidson | Milwaukee |
| ULSTER See HELEN |
schooner barge | 1874 | Milwaukee | ||
| UNDINE none known |
schooner | 1855 | J.M. Jones | Milwaukee | |
| UTICA none known |
none | bark, wood, 3-mast | 1846 | J. Averill | Milwaukee |
| VERONICA MURIEL W. |
161560 | propeller wood | 1886 | Milwaukee Ship Yard | Milwaukee |
| WAUCOMA also listed as WACOMA, WAUKOMA |
brig | 1863 | Ellsworth & Davidson | Milwaukee | |
| WEE JOHN |
1887 | Milwaukee | |||
| WENONA none known |
sloop | 1836 | Geo. Barber | Milwaukee | |
| W.J. CARTER none known |
81112 also C141764 | propeller, wood, bulk freight | 1886 | Wolf & Davidson US# 81112 | Milwaukee |
| W.J. WHALING also seen as W.W.J. WHALING, Wm. J. WHALING |
26364 | schooner, wood | 1857 | J.M. Jones | Milwaukee |
| W.K. MUIR none known |
26367 | tug propeller | 1862 (also listed as 1860) | L. H. Boole | Milwaukee |
| WILLIAM GOODNOW none known |
26251 | propeller steam tug, wood | 1866 | Allen & McClellan | Milwaukee |
| WILLIAM H. WOLF Wolf & Davidsonnone known |
81164 | propeller, wood, bulk freight | 1887 | Wolf & Davidson | Milwaukee |
| WILLIAM JONES none known |
none | schooner | 1853 | Milwaukee | |
| WOLLIN also WOLLEN |
26349 | schooner, wood | 1854 | J.M. Jones | Milwaukee |
| WYOMING none known |
none | schooner | 1847 | Milwaukee | |
| ZOUAVE none known |
28021 | propeller steam tug, wood | 1861 | B.B. Jones | Milwaukee |
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THE SHIPPING INTERESTS
It is impossible to recite a list of all the vessel enterprises that have been undertaken by Milwaukee men, or which have had Milwaukee as an important port of lading. The number of craft is legion, and the schemes innumerable. It is aimed herein to give a sketch of the present business of the port, as a supplement to the foregoing detailed history of the establishment of vessel interests and the construction of the present commodious harbor, including the Menomonee and Kinnickinnic improvements.
The smallest steam vessel in this district is the COMMODORE NUTT, 7.98 tons register. The smallest sail vessel registered is the MARY 11.76 tons. The largest schooner in this district is the A.B. MOORE, 1,099.37 tons register.
As a port of construction Milwaukee ranks high, because of the excellence of the shipwrights' labor, which has earned flattering commendations from "both salt and fresh water ship-masters. In 1873, 10,000 tons of shipping was launched at different ship-yards, but in the ensuing monetary panic, this industry in common with all others was depressed. On the recurrence of prosperity, an improvement was noted in the demand for sail-craft, and accordingly the keeps of several large vessels, destined for grain-carrying, were laid in 1880, having a tonnage of about 5,000.
Prior to 1860, the total number of vessels of all classes built in Milwaukee was not far from seventy. Since that date, the principal undertakings are as enumerated in the subsequent pages. Up to 1860 the largest vessel was the HANS CROCKER, which measured 496 tons, built by J.M. Jones, for W.W. Hibbard. Mr. Jones also constructed the first propeller in 1856, the ALLEGHANY for the American Transportation Company. She measured 593 tons.
See J.H. Blend in Family section
See Capt. William Jamison in Family section
WOLF & DAVIDSON SHIPYARD
The largest ship-yard in Milwaukee is that of Messrs. Wolf & Davidson, who occupy a tract of land comprising an area of eleven acres, situated at the confluence of the Milwaukee and Kinnickinnic Rivers, and approached from the land by Washington and South Water streets. The facilities for executing work at the disposal of this firm are conceded to be the most complete on the whole chain of lakes, and in proof of this statement it is only necessary to mention that vessels from Chicago and Racine are frequently towed to this port for repairs. Labor is economized by the utilization of steam power. The firm owns one stationary dock and nine floating docks, which are in constant requisition. With such appliances at their command, a three thousand ton vessel could easily be handled, and, with the aid of a gigantic steam derrick the largest spars can be hoisted into position. Messrs. Wm. H. Wolf and Theodore Lawrence founded the business in 1858, and in 1863 sold out to Ellsworth & Davidson. In 1868, Mr. Ellsworth retired and was replaced by William H. Wolf, who purchased the interest. Since that date the business has gradually increased. The past year witnessed the completion of the barge PROGRESS, the most capacious vessel of her class now floating on the lakes, having a carrying capacity of 2,500 tons. On the first trip from Chicago to Buffalo, the PROGRESS was loaded with 80,200 bushels of corn, which were safely delivered in good condition. In 1879 the MINNESOTA, capacity 1,500 tons, was completed to the order of the Inter-Ocean Transportation Company. Since 1861 twenty-four heavy-draught sailing vessels, aggregating 182,000 tons, have been constructed. among the most prominent are mentioned the schooners, RESUMPTION, FORD RIVER, C.G. BREED, WAUKOMA, HANOVER, PENOKEE, ITASCA, GEORGE G. HOUGHTON, TYPO, LEM ELLSWORTH. Barks: TANNER, ANGUS SMITH, JOSEPH PAIGE, MARENGO, ALICE B. NORRIS, SAVELAND, MOONLIGHT and NELSON. The latter is accredited with being the finest craft of its class afloat. The MOONLIGHT is very speedy, and measures 1,100 tons, but, despite her bulk accomplished an unprecedented feat of making eleven round trips from Chicago to Buffalo, during the season of 1880. In addition to the foregoing, numerous tugs, steamers and scows have been built, and general repairs prosecuted. Although varying at different seasons, the average number of laborers employed throughout the year is about 200.
The Kirtland, Wolf & Davidson Wrecking Company is an offiliated (sic) concern with the foregoing company. The LEVIATHAN owned by this company, has been the most successful wrecking steamer on the lakes. Being under the skillful management of Capt. Kirtland, and having all the necessary appliances, such as steam pumps, derrick screws, all kinds of purchase blocks, hawsers, diving apparatus etc., she is ready, at all times to go to the relief of those acquiring aid.(Source: HISTORY OF MILWAUKEE 1881)
See. W.H. Wolf in marriage and family section
See. Thos. Davidson in marriage and family section
See Henry M. Lee in marriage and family section
See Joseph Wolter in marriage and family section
See Frederic G. Fahrman in marriage and family section
See Stephen R. Smith in marriage and family section
Capt. James Moody in marriage and family section
THE MILWAUKEE SHIP-YARD COMPANY
The Milwaukee Ship-yard Company was organized and chartered in 1874, with a working capital of $51,000, to continue the business of the private firm of Allan, McClellan & Co. The company's ship-yard and dry-docks ware situated on Vogel's Island and the Menomonee River. One hundred men are employed, and work to the amount of $100,000 is annually turned out. The three-and-after MYOSOTIS which was begun by the old firm, was completed by the present company. During the year 1879. the steam barge R.J. PETERS, capacity 400 M was built; and at this writing (January 1, 1881), another vessel of like proportions is in process of construction. A large amount of re-building and repairing is constantly being done. The company's dry-docks have a capacity of lifting a vessel of 1,500 tons. There are two sets of sectional docks. The officers are: President, John Fitzgerald; Secretary and Treasurer, A.M. Joys; master-mechanics, Louis Pahlow and Robert Allan. Mr. Pahlow is draughtsman and designer of vessel plans. These latter gentlemen are the only members of the original firm now interested in the company.
See Robert Allan in marriage and family section
See Louis Pahlow in marriage and family section
See Thomas Wilks in marriage and family section
MILWAUKEE TUG BOAT LINE
The above organization was incorporated in 1872, and has a capital of $80,000. Its office is No 98 Ferry street, and officers as follows: Conrad Starke, Manager; Wm. H. Meyer, Secretary and Treasurer. These gentlemen with F.C. Starke comprise the company. They have seven tugs: The WELCOME, J.J. HAGERMAN, STARKE BROS, W.K. MUIR, J.B. MERRILL, DEXTER, and E.D. HOLTON. About forty men are employed. The company has, besides two barges, one of 250 tons burden and the other 240, which are used in the lumber trade. Connected with the line is also a complete wrecking outfit--diving suit, three stearn (sic) pumps (one 12 inch centrifugal and two 9 inch Wellington); also a large number of hawsers, wrecking blocks, etc. C.H. Starke came to Milwaukee from Hanover in 1853, and Conrad Starke in 1854. Wm. H. Meyer was born in Hanover, and came to the United States in 1867. F.C. Starke is a native of Milwaukee.(Source: HISTORY OF MILWAUKEE 1881)
SHIP CHANDLERS
The house of G.D. Norris & Co., ship-chandlers, sail-makers, awning and tent manufacturers, and dealers in naval stores, was established in 1843, at the corner of East Water and Erie streets. In 1852 they moved to the present location Nos. 19 and 21 Erie street. Upon the death of Mr. Norris, which occurred in 1869, the business was carried on by Mrs. Norris and A.M. Joys, from January 1, 1870 to January 1, 1871, when her son C.W., became a partner.(Source: HISTORY OF MILWAUKEE 1881)
See G.D. Norris in marriage and family section
See C.W. Norris in marriage and family section
See A.M. Joys in marriage and family section
See John Joys in marriage and family section
See John H. Steinkopf in marriage and family section
STARKE, SMITH & CO., office corner of South Water and Clinton streets, general contractors. In addition to their business of contractors, they have four dredges, which handle from 600 to 700 cubic yards of earth per each day; eight dump scows, fifteen flat scows, and the tug BUES are used in connection with these dredges. The are proprietors of a ship yard at their slip, where they do their own building and repairing. They also own and work five spile-drivers, carrying hammers whose weight range from 2000 to 3500 lbs. They have one Nesbeth steam hammer, and employ in this business from fifty to sixty men.(Source: HISTORY OF MILWAUKEE 1881)
See Jospeh Davidson in marriage and family section
See John H. Steinkopf in marriage and family section
THE FIRST EUROPEAN CLEARANCE
The first direct clearance for an European port was that of the schooner DEAN RICHMOND, 377 tons, which sailed fromt he warehouse of H.J.F. Hill on July 19, 1856. She was commanded by Capt. Pierce, and safely delivered her cargo of 14,320 bushels of club wheat at Liverpool, on September 29, in the same year.
The consignor was C.J. Kershaw, of Montreal, who intended to ship the entire cargo to Chicago. He only obtained 5,000 bushels of club wheat at that place, the balance, 9,000 bushels of Winter wheat, being supplied by Milwaukee. The departure of the Dean Richmond was signalled by great rejoicing among the capitalists. The event was considered the opening of a new era in the history of the port, and great expectations where induldged in regarding the future of direct trade with Europe. At 4 P.M. the tug TIFT made fast to the schooner which was decked from stem to taffrail with multitudinous flags. From the fore floated the Union Jack, and the mainmast was graced with the vessel's burgee, while from the bow and stern the American colors saucily saluted the breeze. As the RICHMOND moved off from her dock a band of music engaged for the occasion, struck up "God Save the Queen," in deference to Mr. Kershaw's nativity and the numerous wealthy merchants on board cheered lustily and drank success to teh adventurous voyagers in copius bumpers of champagne. On gaining an offing the schooner was cast adrift and entered fairly upon her long journey to the inspiriting strains of "Yankee Doodle," and the commingled congratulations of her guests, who returned to Milwaukee on the TIFT, leaving the DEAN RICHMOND to draw away at a five knot pace. At the time of her departure the RICHMOND was only two months old, having been built in Cleveland. This was her second trip, Between the years 1855 and 1859 Milwaukee enterprise prompted J. Thorsen and Ditmar Fishbeck to unite in a venture to the European markets. The schooner M.S. SCOTT, Capt. Nelson Blend, tonnage 500, was chartered and freighted with a miscellaneous assortment of lumber comprising of black walnut cants, cherry crotches, oak and birds-eye maple timber, and carriages in the rough. The M.S. SCOTT, was dispatched from Milwaukee in May, 1859, destined for Hamburg, Germany, via the St. Lawrence River. The voyage occupied the usual time, and from a financial standpoint, was moderately successful. A return cargo was obtained in Newfoundland, where a cargo of oil was shipped for Boston. Arriving at the latter port Capt. Blend resigned the command and was replaced by Capt. Thomas Lord, of Milwaukee. For eighteen months the M.S. SCOTT was engaged in the costing and West India trade. In 1861, while sailing in the vicinity of Franklin, La., she was attacked by Confederates, and only escaped capture by the seamanship of Capt. Lord, who evaded his pursuers and eventually reached New York in safety.
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