Histoire
This tug was built in 1919 by Mare Island Naval Shipyard.
Notes historiques
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.
Propriétaires et capitaines
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.
Reconstructions
Rebuilt as a conventional tug prior to 1945
Remotorisation
By 1943 had a 275 HP Diesel engine
Références
- Merchant Vessels of the United States (1941-1981)
- Interview with Michael Soper (previous owner) ca1990.
