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FISHER NO. 15

Built in 1871, by the Cramp Shipbuilding Company of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania as the Emily and was operated as a passenger vessel.

In 1944, the vessel was acquired by the Fisher Towboat Company of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Where she was renamed as the Fisher No. 15. And, was converted for use as a towing vessel.

In 1955, she was acquired by McAllister Brothers Towing of New York, New York. Where the tug retained her name.

In 1956, the tug was acquired by the Daniels Oil Company of Manteo, North Carolina. Where she retained her name.

In 1962, she was acquired by the Maritime Salvage Company of Norfolk, Virginia. Where the tug retained her name.

In 1963, she was acquired by the Sadler Towing Company of Norfolk, Virginia. Where the tug retained her name.

In 1973, the tug was scrapped.

Originally steam-powered, the tug was repowered in 1944. She was a single screw tug, rated at 165 horsepower.


  • Vessel Name: FISHER NO. 15
  • USCG Doc. No.: ..8741
  • Vessel Service: TOWING VESSEL
  • Trade Indicator: Coastwise Unrestricted
  • Hull Material: IRON
  • Ship Builder: Cramp Shipbuilding Co.
  • Year Built: 1871
  • Length: 59.5
  • Hull Depth: 6.4
  • Hull Breadth: 13.5
  • Gross Tonnage: 32
  • Net Tonnage: 14
  • Previous Vessel Names:
    Emily, Fisher No. 15
  • Previous Vessel Owners:
    Fisher Towboat Co., McAllister Bros. Towing Co., Daniels Oil Co., Maritime Salvage Co., Sadler Towing Co.