Story
This tug was built in 1919 by Mare Island Naval Shipyard.
Historical Notes
George Schneider (May 2026) Writes: She was classed as a fishing boat 1964-1967 and her listing as a documented vessel continued into 1981 but with no updates. Navsource reports she stranded at Cape Current Narrows, Shyak Straits, AK, 1967.
Owners & Masters
In 1919-1948 she was owned by the U. S. Navy.
In 1948-1963 she was owned by the Pioneer Towing Co. of Seattle WA.
In 1964-1967 she was owned by Harry Furford of Seattle WA USA.
Repower
By 1948 had a 160 HP Diesel engine.
References
www.navsource.net ↗ Merchant Vessels of the United States (1945-1989)
