Shipwreck Satisfaction

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Database Information Shipwreck Satisfaction

Basic Information

Name(s)  Satisfaction
Registry  US
Official Number 115115
Vessel Type Tug
Year Built 1871
Year Sank 1899
Hull Material Wood
Engines Single Expansion Steam

Dimensions

Length 58 ft
Width 15 ft
Depth  8 ft

Vessel History

Complete Historic Information Link – https://www.wisconsinshipwrecks.org/Vessel/Details/853?region=Index

Wreck Site Information

Lake Michigan
State or Province Wisconsin
Depth 100 ft
GPS Coordinates Undisclosed  PA   43.778516, -87.631546
Site Description (From Wisconsin Shipwrecks.org) The remains of the Satisfaction lay in just over 100 feet of water. The ship’s hull is broken and rests on its port side. The stempost lays in the sand with most of the ship’s outer hull planking sprung from the knighthead. The tug’s machinery remains on the site and consists of a firebox boiler with smokestack and a single cylinder steam engine that remains connected to the propeller shaft. Following the propeller shaft aft, we found a thrust bearing, couplers and finally the propeller. Only one blade of the propeller is visible. The ship’s rudder also lies under the debris. Most notable are a pair of robust towing bitts that Satisfaction used for rescuing and towing other vessels. The bitts remain connected to the stern deck that is upside down in the sand. Evidence of the fire which caused its sinking can be found throughout the wreck.