Story
This revenue cutter was built in 1903 by W.A. Boole & Son Co. in Oakland, CA.
Historical Notes
In 1903 this vessel was employed at San Francisco CA transporting compliance officers around the Bay area.
In 1904-1914 this vessel was employed in Puget Sound.
In 1914-1918 this vessel was employed as a naval guard vessel.
In 1918 this vessel was owned by the United States Coast Guard and in 1919 enforced the Volstead Act in operations against rum runners. On July 4, 1967 this vessel was towed out into Commencement Bay and set afire along with the Foss No. 12 and burned as part of Tacoma WA's Independence Day celebrations.
Owners & Masters
In 1903-1915 she was owned by the United States Revenue Service, Washington DC USA.
In 1915-1917 she was owned by the United States Coast Guard.
In 1917-1919 she was owned by the United States Navy.
In 1919-1936 she was owned by the United States Coast Guard. 1936-1967 she was owned by Foss Launch & Tug Co., Port Angeles WA USA.
Repower
1936 converted to Diesel propulsion with 250 HP. Sumner engine. 1941 refitted with 350 HP Atlas Diesel engine.
References
- Skalley, Michael (1986) Foss Ninety Years of Towboating (Revised Ed.) Superior Publishing Co., Burbank CA
- Merchant Vessels of the United States (1938-1958)
- www.navsource.org ↗ (website viewed 01/03/2023)
- media.defense.gov ↗
