Story
This tug was built in 1943 by George S. Lawley & Sons Corp. in Neponset, MA.
Historical Notes
Lloyds Register and the U. S. Coast Guard don't trace this vessel after her sale by Wilmington Transportation Co., but three (apparently completely unrelated) observations give each of the additional three names in the time frames indicated.
Owners & Masters
In 1943-47 she was owned by the United States Government, Defense Plant Corp.
In 1947-1961 she was owned by Commercial Transport Corp., Houston TX USA.
In 1961-1981 she was owned by the Wilmington Transportation Co., San Pedro CA USA. Her owners after that are unrecorded.
Name Significance
Palos Verdes (Spanish for Green Sticks, or probably, green foliage) is a land feature and community overlooking San Pedro's harbor.
References
- Record of the American Bureau of Shipping, 1946
- Merchant Vessels of the United States (1945-1981)
