Vessel Profile

Sea King (III)

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Story

This tug was built in 1910 by Willamette Iron & Steel Works, Portland OR.

Historical Notes

George Schneider writes: She served in the U. S. Navy during World War I (1918-1919) as a tug with the designation SP 1138.

She was declared "dismantled" in 1949.

Owners & Masters

In 1910-1918 she was owned by the Port of Portland, Portland OR USA.

In 1918-1919 she was operated by the U. S. Navy.

In 1920-1927 she was owned by The Port of Portland, Portland OR USA.

In 1939-48 she was owned by the Shipowners & Merchants Tugboat Co., San Francisco CA USA.

Repower

The same engine shows in 1936 as 950 ihp.

References

  • Merchant Vessels of the United States (1910)
  • Lloyd's Register Vol. 1 1926-1927
  • Merchant Vessels of the United States (1920-1950)
  • Dictionary of American Navy Fighting Ships, Vol. V.
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