Vessel Profile

Kingsbury (US Army)

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Story

This tug was built in 1943 by Reliable Welding Works Inc. in Olympia, WA.

Historical Notes

George Schneider (June 2026) writes: The name Kingsbury was a name seen on this tug while still officially ST-12 in Army service.

Owners & Masters

In 1943-1945 she was owned by the United States Army.

She was transferred to the Chinese National Relief and Rehabilitation Agency" at Shangai (CHN).

References

  • usarmysttugs.com ↗ (website viewed 01/02/2024)
  • U. S. Army Ships & Watercraft of WWII by David H. Grover
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