Story
This tug was built in 1919 by Mare Island Naval Shipyard.
Historical Notes
George Schneider (May 2026) Writes: She was redesignated as an ambulance boat before completion. No documents have been found that link YH-1 to the merchant history shown here, but she's the only one of her class that was otherwise unreported at the time of her sale. A short time after 1981 she was reported sold to "A Mexican Construction Company" and left Los Angeles with her new owners. It is believed she sank enroute.
Owners & Masters
In 1919-1939 she was owned by the U. S. Navy.
In 1939-1943 she was owned by Louis Uberto, San Francisco CA. 1944-1949 she was owned by the Case Construction Co., San Pedro CA.
In 1949-1963 she was owned by the Star & Crescent Boat Co., San Diego CA.
In 1964-1980 she was owned by the H-10 Water Taxi Co., San Pedro CA.
In 1981 she was owned by Michael D. Soper, Los Angeles CA USA.
Rebuilds
Rebuilt as a conventional tug prior to 1945
Repower
By 1943 had a 275 HP Diesel engine
References
- Merchant Vessels of the United States (1941-1981)
- Interview with Michael Soper (previous owner) ca1990.
