Story
This work boat was built in 1953 by National Steel & Shipbuilding Co (NASSCO) in San Diego, CA.
Historical Notes
George Schneider (Email to Nauticapedia 09/09/2025) stated "Formerly Army T-444, Transferred to the California Maritime Academy in 1968 and renamed LITTLE BEAR. Call sign WL5454. No official number of any kind, but registered with the Coast Guard as CG010108. Very likely repowered to comply with California emissions laws. Name significance: Small cohort to the training ship GOLDEN BEAR, named after the state flag's main symbol."
Owners & Masters
In 1953 she was owned by the United states Army.
In 1968-2025 she was owned by the California Maritime Academy, CA USA..
Name Significance
George Schneider states "Small cohort to California State's training Ship Golden Bear - named for the state symbol on its flag."
References
- Kyle Stubbs (Email to Nauticapedia 18/01/2023)
- cgmix.uscg.mil ↗ (website viewed 18/01/2023)
- Email (Kyle Stubbs-John MacFarlane 09/09/2025)
- Email (George Schneider 09/09/2025)
