Edna G facts for kids
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| Name | Edna G |
| Owner | Duluth and Iron Range Railroad |
| Builder | Cleveland Shipbuilding Company |
| Cost | $35,397.50 |
| In service | 1898–1931, 1933–1981 |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Tugboat |
| Length | 92.42 feet (28.17 m) |
| Beam | 23 feet (7.0 m) |
| Depth | 7.42 feet (2.26 m) |
| Installed power | coal-fired steam-engine |
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Edna G
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 Location in Minnesota
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| Location | Two Harbors, Minnesota |
| Built | 1896 |
| Architect | Cleveland Ship Building Company |
| NRHP reference No. | 75002144 |
| Added to NRHP | June 5, 1975 |
The Edna G is a famous tugboat that worked on the Great Lakes. Today, you can visit her as a museum ship. She was built in 1896 by the Cleveland Shipbuilding Company. The Duluth and Iron Range Railroad ordered her for $35,397.50. The tugboat was named after the daughter of the railroad's president, J. L. Greatsinger.
Meet the Edna G Tugboat
The Edna G is about 92.42 feet (28.17 m) long. She has a beam (width) of 23 feet (7.0 m). Her depth is 7.42 feet (2.26 m). She was a strong tugboat, weighing 154 tons.
Edna G's Working Life
The Edna G was based in Two Harbors, Minnesota. Her main job was to help big ships and barges. These vessels carried iron ore and taconite. These materials came from the Mesabi Range in northeast Minnesota.
She spent almost her entire career in Two Harbors. The only time she left was during World War I. From 1917 to 1919, she served on the eastern seaboard. She was out of service for a short time, from 1931 to 1933. This was due to the Great Depression.
A Heroic Tugboat
Over the years, the Edna G helped in many shipwreck rescues. One famous rescue involved the crew of the ship Madeira. She was known for being reliable and strong.
Her very last job was towing the ship Cason J. Calloway. This happened on December 30, 1980. The Edna G was special because she was the last tugboat on the Great Lakes. She used a coal-fired steam engine. She retired in 1981.
Edna G as a Museum Ship
Today, the Edna G is a popular attraction. She is part of the Lake County Historical Society. You can visit her in Two Harbors. She helps people learn about the history of tugboats.
In January 2017, there were reports about her hull. It was weakening from rust and ice. The Two Harbors City Council started looking into how to keep her safe. They wanted to make sure she could stay preserved on land.
