Geschichte
This landing craft (mechanized) was built in 1968 by Boatel Inc. in Mora, MN.
Eigentümer & Kapitäne
In 1968-1980 she was owned by the U. S. Navy.
In 1983-2026 she was owned by Seaward Marine Services of Norfolk VA and registered at San Diego CA USA.
Namensbedeutung
Navy number (56CM6625) interprets to: 56-foot long, LCM, Built under a 1966 contract, number 25 of the contract.
Umbauten
In Navy service her bow ramp was closed in and she was refitted as a workboat. 1983 she was fitted with new bow, widened by 4 feet and converted to commercial diving tender by Seward Marine Services, Chula Vista CA, at which time she was classed as new construction.
Referenzen
- Letter from owners stating her true origins
- Merchant Vessels of the United States annual data files 1992-2026
