Story
This tug was built in 1956 by Pacific Coast Engineering (PACECO) in Alameda, CA.
Historical Notes
George Schneider (May 2026) writes: I'm told by crewmen that this class of boats had a peculiar name: When they were being built, the owners proudly called them "The Hundred Footers" which somebody mis-heard as "The Funny Boats" and that name stuck with them to the end. All 6 of the class were built by PACECO but outfitted by Pacific Drydock & Repair, Oakland CA.
They had surplus WWII engines and instead of rubrails they had one-inch thick sheer strakes.
Owners & Masters
In 1957 she was owned by Tug Sea Hound Inc. (Crowley), San Francisco CA.
In 1981 she was owned by Bay Cities Transportation Co. (Crowley), San Francisco CA.
In 1993-1995 she was owned by Crowley Maritime Services Inc, San Francisco CA.
In 1995 she was owned by Jai H. Yuh, Los Angeles CA. USA. In2018 she was owned by Porteadores del Noroeste SA de CV, Rosarito, Mexico.
References
Merchant Vessels of the United States, 1954-1989, cgmix.uscg.mil ↗ (Accessed 10May26). Lloyds Register 2019.
