Fishing Tug Alice C
Built in 1926 as the Bob Ludwig, this small fishing tug spent her early years working the waters of Lake Michigan before being renamed Alice C in 1930. Over time, she changed hands and eventually made her way to the DeTour area, where local stories suggest she was used both as a fishing tug and an occasional ferry.
A Quiet End
During World War II, the Alice C was reportedly tied up near DeTour for repairs that never came. Worn down by age and neglect, she eventually sank and was abandoned in place. She was officially dropped from documentation in 1947, quietly becoming part of the village’s maritime history.
The Wreck Today
The wreck rests in shallow water near a private dock complex. Visibility is poor, and the site is not considered suitable for diving, snorkeling, or paddling. But parts of the Alice C live on — her engine and boiler are preserved and on display at the DeTour Village Museum, just before the Drummond Island ferry dock.
- Built: 1926
- Original Name: Bob Ludwig
- Renamed: Alice C (1930)
- Location: North end of DeTour Village, near Watson Dock — accessible by boat only
- Water Depth: 5–10 feet
- Best Viewing: DeTour Village Museum, just before the Drummond Island ferry dock
