Vessel Profile

YT-49 (US Navy)

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Story

This tug was built in 1919 by U.S. Navy Shipyard (New Orleans LA USA).

Owners & Masters

In 1919-1925 she was owned by the United States Navy.

In 1937-1940 she was owned by Benson Towing Co., Portland OR USA.

In 1940-1942 she was owned by the Foss Launch & Tug Co., Seattle WA USA.

In 1942-1946 she was owned by the United States Army.

In 1946-1969 she was owned by the Foss Launch & Tug Co., Seattle WA USA.

In 1969 she was owned by Dillinhgham Corp.

Repower

Repowered in 1928 with a diesel engine

References

Merchant Vessels of the United States (1963)

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