Vessel Profile

YMT-28 (US Navy)

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Story

This fishboat, general was built in 1910 in Seattle, WA.

Historical Notes

George Schneider (May 2026) writes: In 1939-43 she was classed for freight, but this may indicate use as a fisheries tender. Her last documents expired in the 1980's, with no indication of her fate.

Owners & Masters

In 1910 she was owned by Puget Sound WA USA interests.

In 1930-1938 she was owned by the Alaska Pacific Salmon Co., Ketchikan Alaska USA.

In 1939-1943 she was owned by Archie L. Brown, Port Townsend WA.

In 1943-1946 she was owned by the U. S. Navy.

In 1946 she was owned by L. D. Ogden, Port Townsend WA.

In 1948-56 she was owned by Henry S. Curry, Seattle WA.

In 1964-1981 she was owned by Clifford A. Conrad, Sitka AK USA.

Repower

By 1925 repowered with an 85 HP gasoline engine. By 1941 repowered with a 120 HP Diesel engine. By 1947 repowered with a 165 HP Diesel engine

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