Story
This tug was built in 1944 by Everett Marine Ways.
Historical Notes
George Schneider (May 2026) writes: Her documents expired in 1992. It is unclear what happened to her after that.
Owners & Masters
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.
Name Significance
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.
References
- 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.
