Story
This tanker was built in 1943 by Ira S. Bushey and Sons Inc. in New York, NY.
Historical Notes
George Schneider writes: She is one of the rare cases in which two IMO numbers were assigned. It appears 6117439 was assigned while under Panama flag, and 7944621 was assigned when she newly went into service as a fishing boat. The earlier one was cancelled once the information was rectified.
Owners & Masters
In 1943-1976 she was owned by the United States Navy.
In 1977 she was sold to Bryon Evans, Honolulu HI USA.
In 1978 she was sold to Trans-Pacific Industries Inc, Panama.
In 1980-1981 she was owned by Deep Sea Inc., Seattle WA USA.
In 1988-2004 she was owned by Pavlof Inc. (Regal Fish Co), Seattle WA USA.
In 2004-2006 she was owned by Pavlof Fisheries LLC, Anchorage AK USA.
In 2007-2026 she was owned by Pavlof Fisheries LLC, Everett WA USA.
Rebuilds
1979 converted to crabber / processor