Histoire
This tug was built in 1918 by Mare Island Naval Shipyard.
Notes historiques
George Schneider (May 2026) writes: The Navy numbering system for yardcraft was established in 1920.
Propriétaires et capitaines
In 1918-1947 she was owned by the United States Navy.
In 1947 she was owned by Paul Gatto, San Francisco CA USA.
In 1948 she was owned by Venezuelan interests.
Remotorisation
By 1947 she'd been repowered with a 150 HP Diesel engine.
Références
Merchant Vessels of the United States (1948-1949)