Geyser (fireboat, 1889)

The Geyser was a steam powered fireboat built for Bay City, Michigan.[1] At the time she was being built, in 1889, it was anticipated that she would be twice as powerful as any other vessel on the Saginaw River.[2]

Specifications
gross tonnage
29 tons[1]
net tonnage
14 tons[1]
builder
James Davidson[2]
length
56 feet (17 m)[2]
beam
16 feet (4.9 m)[2]
draft
7 feet (2.1 m)[2]
For other uses, see Geyser (disambiguation) ยง Vessels.
Steam powered fireboat Geyser, of Bay City, Michigan, in 1890.

References
  1. "Great Lakes Vessels Online Index: Geyser". Bowling Green State University. Retrieved 2012-12-13.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. "Davidson building tug for Armstrong". Cleveland Ohio: The Marine Record. 1889-02-28. Retrieved 2012-12-13. She will throw ten aircams, and will be equal to any two fire tugs now on Saginaw river. She will be appropriately name the Geyser.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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