Tecumseh (lake freighter)

The Tecumseh was a lake freighter that operated on the Great Lakes. Built in 1902 by the American Shipbuilding Company in Cleveland, Ohio, she was primarily used for transporting bulk cargo, such as iron ore, coal, and grain. Her dimensions typically placed her within the category of larger freighters operating during her time, enabling her to carry significant tonnage. The Tecumseh was owned and operated by various shipping companies throughout her service life, a common practice in the Great Lakes shipping industry. Specific details regarding her ownership changes and operational history often vary depending on archival sources. The Tecumseh's career spanned several decades, during which she contributed to the transportation of essential raw materials for industries around the Great Lakes. Like many vessels of her era, the Tecumseh was eventually retired from service due to obsolescence and the introduction of larger, more efficient vessels. Specific details regarding her final disposition (scrapping, sinking, or conversion) require further investigation from maritime historical records.