Story
This ferry, passenger/car was built in 1927 by Lake Washington Shipyards Corp. in Houghton, WA.
Historical Notes
George Schneider (June 2026) writes: She served as a torpedo range tender in Puget Sound during WWII. Her last documents expired in 1967.
Owners & Masters
In 1927-1942 she was owned by the Kitsap County Transportation Company, Seattle WA USA.
In 1942-1947 she was owned by the United States Navy.
In 1947 she was owned by Commercial Ship Repair Co., Seattle, WA USA.
In 1954 she was owned by Pacific Car & Foundry, Renton, WA USA.
Rebuilds
In 1947 converted to a scow
Repower
In 1947 engine removed
References
- Merchant Vessels of the United States (1929)
- Merchant Vessels of the United States (1935)
- www.navsource.org ↗ (website viewed 27/01/2023)
