Vessel Profile

AMb-11 (U.S.S.)

AMb-11 (U.S.S.)
Photo: Astronaut 24 Feb 1982 taken at Los Angeles CA by George Schneider

Story

This fishboat, general was built in 1939 by Martinolich Shipbuilding in Tacoma, WA.

Historical Notes

George Schneider (June 2026) writes: Her U. S. documents expired in 2001.

Owners & Masters

In 1939-1941 she was owned by Anthony Martinolich, USA.

In 1941-1946 she was owned by the United States Navy.

In 1946 she was sold out of service.

In 1953-1962 she was owned by the Ernandes Corp, San Francisco CA.

In 1963-1989 she was owned by the Trama Fishing Corp.

In 2000 she was owned by Orlando Amoroso, Huntington Beach CA USA

References

  • Merchant Vessels of the United States (1941-1989)
  • Merchant Vessels of the United States Annual digital data files, 1992-2002
  • cgmix.uscg.mil ↗ (website viewed 05/06/2025)
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