Story
This tug was built in 1918 by Mare Island Naval Shipyard.
Historical Notes
George Schneider (May 2026) writes: The Navy numbering system for yardcraft was established in 1920. This vessel was classed as a freighter her whole commercial life despite being laid out like a tug.
She fell out of registry between 1981 and 1989.
Owners & Masters
In 1918-1946 she was owned by the United States Navy.
In 1947-1965 she was owned by the Puget Sound Bridge & Dredging Co., Seattle WA USA.
In 1968-1981 she was owned by Lorent Morrissey, Bellingham WA USA.
Repower
By 1946 she'd been repowered with a 150 HP Diesel engine.
References
- Merchant Vessels of the United States (1948)
- Merchant Vessels of the United States (1965)
