Story
This survey vessel was built in 1936 by Lake Washington Shipyards Corp. (E.H. Price) in Seattle, WA.
Historical Notes
This vessel was designed to withstand extreme conditions in the Bering Sea. Her hull is constructed of high-iron riveted steel. This vessel has been recommended by the State Historical Resources Commission (4/29/2022) for listing in the National Register of Historic Places George Schneider writes: The end looked near when, old and neglected, she went up for auction in Oakland CA in 2022. But new owners gave her hope, and in 2025 she transited to the New York area, apparently to work as a charter yacht.
Owners & Masters
In 1936-1944 she was owned by the United States Army Corps of Engineers, Columbia River district. 1944-1946 she was owned by the U. S. Army.
In 1946-1956 she was owned by the Army Corps of Engineers, San Francisco district. In late 1950's-1985 she was owned by the U.S. Geological Survey.
In 1988-89 she was owned by the Seattle Community College.
In 1990 she was owned by Curt Lind, Richmond CA USA.
In 1995-1999 she was owned by Lanny Dennis, Alameda CA USA.
In 2015-2019 she was owned by Curt Lind, Richmond CA USA.
In 2019-2025 she was owned by Fathom Ventures LLC., Seattle WA.
In 2025-1026 she was owned by The Voyager's Club LLC, Charleston SC USA.
Name Significance
Wikipedia (accessed 2Feb2026) states: Robert Gray (May 10, 1755 – c. July 1806) was an American merchant sea captain who is known for his achievements in connection with two trading voyages to the northern Pacific coast of North America, between 1790 and 1793, which pioneered the American maritime fur trade in that region. In the course of those voyages, Gray explored portions of that coast and in the year 1790 he completed the first American circumnavigation of the world.
Sacajawea was a Shoshone Indian girl who acted as guide and interpreter for Lewis and Clark on their expedition into the Northwest region of the U.S. "The Bird Woman," as her name was translated, was an invaluable aide to the explorers.
Repower
1970 Repowered with a 750 hp Caterpillar D398 diesel engine.
References
boathouseauctions.com ↗ (website viewed 25/05/2022)
