Story
This freighter was built in 1944 by Higgins Industries Inc. in New Orleans, LA.
Owners & Masters
In 1944-1961 she was owned by the United States Army.
In 1961-1980 she was owned by the University of California, Scripps Inst. of Oceanography, San Diego CA.
In 1978-1980 she was owned by Arctic Trading & Transportation Co.
In 1980-1989 she owned by Marine Leasing Co (Evergreen Marine Leasing), Seattle WA USA.
In 1990-2012 she was owned by Pathfinder Fisheries LLC, Seattle WA USA.
In 2012-2026 she was owned by Shelfords Boat, Seattle WA USA.
Name Significance
Alexander Emmanuel Rodolphe Agassiz (December 17, 1835 – March 27, 1910), was an American scientist and engineer.
Rebuilds
In 1945 she was converted to an aircraft repair ship at Mobile Air Tactical Command, Brookley Field, Mobile AL USA. In 1991 she was converted to an H&G Longliner fishing vessel.
References
- www.navsource.net ↗ (viewed Aug 2026)
- Merchant Vessels of the United States (1980-1989)
- Merchant Vessels of the United States Annual digital data files
- cgmix.uscg.mil ↗ (website viewed 23/01/2023)
