Fred Wehner
1951-2021

This web site, The Travels of Tug 44, was created and maintained by Fred Wehner as a photojournal of his travels on the Erie Canal, the Champlain Canal and the Hudson River in his boat, Tug 44. Unfortunately, on Saturday September 25th 2021, Horst (Fred) Wehner, 70,
passed away at his home in Fort Edward, NY after a long illness.

Born on June 5, 1951, in Bochum, Germany, Fred was the son of the late Guenther and Anita (Saueressig) Wehner.

After attending Stevens Institute of Technology, Fred worked his way up in the electronics industry. In 1976, he started his own business called Control Systems Company. He was designing and building control panels for roller coasters and nuclear power plants, among other things.

Fred was a noted wildlife photographer, operating The Fort Edward Wildlife Magazine, and many of his photos were in the Fort Edward Chamber of Commerce. For many years Fred labeled and organized his high quality photos (along with other photos from New York State waterways) on this web site. He was an avid boater, operating his boat, Tug 44, which was built for him, and enjoyed spending time with friends and family.

Fred was an artist, an archivist, an enthusiast, and a consummate host. We will always be grateful for his contribution to the keeping of our history.

The Travels of Tug 44 continues on as a memorial to Fred, and serves as an educational resource for the rest of us.