Vessel Profile

YMT-21 (US Navy)

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Story

This tug was built in 1928 by Sturgeon Bay Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Co..

Historical Notes

George Schneider (July 2026) writes: Her steam engine was previously in the EDWARD E. GILLEN (I) (ON 75591). After being declared "dismantled" in 1964 her hulk remained in the Kinnickinnick River in Milwaukee and eventually sank. The wreckage was removed in June 2009.

Owners & Masters

In 1930-1942 she was owned by the Edward E. Gillen Towing Co., Milwaukee WI USA.

In 1942-1945 she was operated by the U. S. Navy.

In 1945-1964 she was owned by the Edward E. Gillen Towing Co., Milwaukee WI USA.

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