Vessel Profile

Heather (US Army)

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Story

This lighthouse tender was built in 1903 by Moran Bros. Co., Seattle WA.

Owners & Masters

In 1903-1917 she was owned by the United States Lighthouse Service.

In 1917-1919 she was owned by the United States Navy.

In 1919 she was owned by the United States Department of commerce, Washington DC USA.

In 1939 she was owned by the United States Coast Guard.

In 1940 she was owned by the United States Army.

In 1946 she was owned by foreign interests.

Repower

Repowered in 1930 with a diesel engine

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