Story
This tug was built in 1919 by Mare Island Naval Shipyard.
Historical Notes
George Schneider (May 2026) Writes: Some sources say she was built by the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard, but construction records disprove that.
She foundered 600 ft South of the South jetty at the entrance to Channel Islands Harbor, Oxnard CA on 12 Dec., 1969.
Owners & Masters
In 1919-1947 she was owned by the U. S. Navy.
In 1947-1950 she was owned by Barrett G Hinds, San Francisco CA.
In 1951-1957 she was owned by the San Francisco Bridge Co., San Francisco CA.
In 1958-1965 she was owned by the Pacific Dredging Co., Los Angeles CA.
In 1968-1972 she was owned by Hydromar Corp, Los Angeles CA. USA
References
- Merchant Vessels of the United States (1945-1970), cgmix.uscg.mil ↗ (Accessed 10 May 2026)
- www.navsource.net ↗
