Vessel Profile

Captain (II)

Captain (II)
Photo: Kyle Stubbs photo September 18 2016, San Pedro CA

Story

This tug was built in 1998 by Nichols Brothers Boat Builders Inc. in Freeland, WA.

Historical Notes

George Schneider (August 2026) Writes: She was originally delivered as CAPTAIN, but pilots in Los Angeles / Long Beach harbors found it a confusing name, since they also call the captains / pilots on other vessels "Captain" in conversations with tugs. The solution was to give this vessel a "promotion."

Owners & Masters

In 1998 she was owned by Crowley Maritime, San Francisco USA.

In 1998-2026 she was owned by Vessel Management Services (Crowley Maritime), Jacksonville FL USA.

Name Significance

(see Anecdotes below)

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