Historia
This rescue boat was built in 1944 by Ventnor Boat Works in West Atlantic City, NJ.
Notas históricas
On October 5, 1972 this vessel collided with an unidentified vessel at 40.21N and 124.34W in the Pacific Ocean and sank. George Schneider (May2026) writes: The Record of the American Bureau of Shipping shows the commercial name Hamadu prior to Morning Star. No other reference to this name can be found.
Propietarios y capitanes
In 1944-1945 she was owned by the United States Army.
In 1960-1972 she was owned by W. M. Sandercock, Portland OR. USA.
In 1972 she was sold to the Foothills Development Co., Portland OR USA.
Remotorización
Converted to 300 HP Diesel for civilian use
