Story
This tug was built in 1974 by McDermott Shipyard Inc in Amelia, LA.
Owners & Masters
In 1974-1983 she was owned by Cath Shipping, a division of Robin Towing Co., New Orleans LA USA.
In 1983-1996 she was owned by Cath Shipping, a division of Crowley Maritime, San Francisco CA USA.
In 1997-2005 she was owned by Crowley Maritime Services, San Francisco CA USA.
In 2005 she was sold to Northland Freight Lines and renamed, but immediately absorbed into NVLC Freight Lines, a division of Dunlap Towing, Seattle WA USA.
In 2024 she was purchased by Polar King LLC, a division of Alaska Marine Lines, Seattle WA USA.
Rebuilds
2024-2025 topsides and machinery entirely rebuilt to extend the tug's economic life
References
Merchant Vessels of the United States (1074-1989) and digital editions (1992-2026).
