Vessel Profile

Ruby X

Tug 1945 USA Steel

Photo: Kyle Stubbs, Seattle WA, 11Mar2011

Story

This tug was built in 1945 by Everett Pacific Ship Building and Dry Dock Co..

In 1945-1946 she was owned by the United States Navy.

In 1946-1973 she was owned by General Construction Co., Seattle WA USA.

In 1973 she was owned by Pioneer Towing Co. Inc., Kenmore WA USA.

In 1976-2007 she was owned by Island Tug & Barge Co., Seattle WA USA.

In 2007-2010 she was owned by Stephen Tate, Suquamish WA USA.

In 2010-2015 she was owned by Island Tug & Barge Co., Seattle WA USA.

In 2015 she was owned by Northwest Marine Equipment Leasing, Anacortes WA USA.

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Name	Ruby X
Also Known As	YTL-561 (US Navy), Ruby X (1946), Pi Ken (1973), Helen S (II) (1976), Ruby X (2007), Helen S (II) (2010)
Call Sign	WB2248
Pendant	YTL-561

Year Built	1945
Builder	Everett Pacific Ship Building and Dry Dock Co.
Location	Everett, WA, USA
Hull	Steel

Type	Tug
Dimensions	61.3' × 17.1' × 6.1'
Gross Tons	46
Net Tons	20
Propulsion	Screw
Engine	Washington-Estep, Seattle WA USA
Engine Power	300hp 6cyl. Diesel engine (No. 7603)

Registry 1	YTL-561 (US Navy)
Registry 2	249861 (US)

Fate	Afloat in 2022
Shipwreck	No

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