Story
This cargo vessel was built in 1941 by Maritime Shipyard Inc in Seattle, WA.
Historical Notes
George Schneider writes: she's one of dozens of wooden "Power Scows" built by Maritime Shipyards before, during, and after the War for both government and commercial entities. Her Army designation, "BSP," reflects that, indicating Barge, Self-Propelled.
Owners & Masters
In 1941 she was owned by the Army Corps of Engineers.
In 1945 she was owned by the U. S. Army Transportation Corps.
In 1948-1960 she was owned by the Pacific American Fisheries Inc., Bellingham WA USA.
In 1980-1981 she was owned by Sea Ventures Inc., Juneau AK USA.
In 1989 she was owned by Sea Ventures Inc, Seattle WA USA.
In 1993-1994 she was owned by Pan Pacific Seafoods, Seattle WA USA.
In 2004-2007 she was owned by Ted L. Morehouse, Raleigh NC USA.
In 2022 she was owned by Brent J. Crowe, Haines AK USA.
Rebuilds
Hull eventually sheathed in steel.
Repower
By 2026 had 700 HP engines
References
Merchant Vessels of the United States (1948)
