Story
This tug was built in 1953 by Pacific Coast Engineering (PACECO) in Alameda, CA.
Historical Notes
George Schneider (May 2026) writes: Her original owner, Star & Crescent Boat Co., had their own yard in San Diego CA, the San Diego Marine Construction Co., but at this time they only built wooden boats, and this was one of three steel vessels they had built by other yards before they began constructing their own steel vessels. Her hull number is sometimes given as 127, which is San Diego Marine's hull number for her. Her original engines came from the previous SAN DIEGAN (I), a steel tanker.
Owners & Masters
In 1954-57 she was owned by the Star & Crescent Boat Co., San Diego CA.
In 1958-1975 she was owned by Tug San Diegan Inc (Crowley), San Francisco CA.
In 1981-1989 she was owned by Harbor Tug & Barge Co. (Crowley), San Francisco CA.
In 1995 she was owned by Crowley Marine Services, San Francisco CA. ca.1997 she was owned by Galaxie Marine Service SA, Venezuela
Name Significance
Named for a previous Star & Crescent tug.
Repower
1967 re-engined with Caterpillar Diesel engines for 2550 total HP
References
- Pacific Work Boat Magazine, August 1953, Page 27
- Merchant Vessels of the United States 1954-1989, Merchant Vessels of the United States digital files 1992-1995,
