Story
This landing craft was built in 1977 by Marinette Marine Corp..
Historical Notes
George Schneider stated "She’s listed as being built by Westcoast Marine in San Diego (some of the same investors as Pacific Tugboat Co) but in fact was built out of the Mike-6 landing craft, 56CM752 from Marinette Marine."
Owners & Masters
1977-1993 owned by the U. S. Navy.
In 1993-2005 owned by LMW Investments Inc, San Diego CA.
In 2016 owned by San Diego Towing & Marine Services, San Diego CA.
In 2022-2026 she was owned by Pacific Maritime Group, San Diego CA USA.
Rebuilds
1996 shortened to 44 feet, widened to 18 feet by West Coast Marine Co. of Chula Vista, CA, USA and regarded as new construction (Their hull # 101).
Repower
Repowered in 2021 with 2- 500hp diesel engines by Mitsubishi S6A3
References
- Email (George Schneider - Nauticapedia 06/01/2022)
- cgmix.uscg.mil ↗ (website viewed 19/01/2022)
