Geschichte
This tug, harbour was built in 1954 by Fabri-Steel in Oakland , CA.
Historische Notizen
George Schneider (May 2026) writes: It appears she was the last vessel built by Fabri-Steel, and was completed by the Colberg Boat Works of Stockton CA.
She was built for Standard Oil Company of California to support their Morro Bay offshore mooring terminal.
Eigentümer & Kapitäne
In 1955-56 she was owned by the Standard Oil Co. of California, San Francisco CA.
In 1981-1992 she was owned by Chevron USA Inc., San Francisco.
In 1993-2000 she was owned by the Antone Sylvester Tug Service of San Luis Obispo CA.
In 2001-2011 she was owned by Steve Ruttschow of Morro Bay CA.
In 2011-2021 she was owned by Associated Pacific Constructors Inc., Morro Bay CA.
In 2021 she was sold to Mexico-flag owners.
Namensbedeutung
Cayucos is a Spanish term meaning a canoe-like fishing boat covered with skins, and that was the source of the name for the community around Morro Bay, where she worked most of her life.
Referenzen
Merchant Vessels of the United States, 1955-1989, Merchant Vessels of the United States annual data files 1992-2021, cgmix.uscg.mil ↗ (accessed May 2026), Pacific Work Boat Magazine, My 1954, page 11.
