Story
This minelayer (auxiliary) was built in 1941 by Marietta Manufacturing Co. in Point Pleasant, WV.
Historical Notes
On October 20, 2002 this fish processing vessel experienced explosions and sank 30 miles southwest of Saint Paul Island in the Bering Sea with the loss of two crew members.
Owners & Masters
In 1941-1944 she was owned by the United States Army Coast Artillery Corps, Mine Planter Service.
In 1944-1946 she was owned by the United States Navy.
In 1946-1971 she was owned by the United States Coast Guard.
In 1981-1994 she was owned by Dutch Harbor Seafoods Ltd., Seattle WA USA.
In 2002 she was owned by Galaxy Fisheries, LLC., Seattle WA USA
Armament
One 40mm gun mount and four 20mm mounts
Rebuilds
1946 converted into a buoy tender, 1976 converted into a crab processor
Repower
1976 engines replaced by Diesel engines 1700 total HP
References
www.navsource.net ↗ (website viewed 25/01/2023)
