Histoire
This tug was built in 1944 by Everett Marine Ways.
Notes historiques
George Schneider (May 2026) writes: Her documents expired in 1992. It is unclear what happened to her after that.
Propriétaires et capitaines
In 1944-1960 she was owned by the United States Navy.
In 1960-1969 she was owned by the Bellingham Tug & Barge Co., Bellingham WA USA.
In 1969-1990 she was owned by the Foss Launch & Tug Co., Seattle WA USA.
In 1986 she was owned by Frank Huff, Los Angeles CA.
In 1989 she was owned by Edwin C Jaeger, Los Angeles CA.
In 1992 she was owned by Bruce Gelker, Long Beach CA.
In 1992 she was owned by Randall T. Miller.
Signification du nom
Sakaweston was the name of a native ("Indian") Chief captured in 1611 on an island off the New England Coast and taken to England where he lived the remainder of his life.
Références
- Merchant Vessels of the United States (1960-1989), Merchant Vessels of the United States Annual digital data files, 1992, cgmix.uscg.mil ↗ (Accessed 10 May 2026)
- book Foss by M. Skalley, page 215.
