Histoire
This fishpacker was built in 1946 by Friday Harbor Shipyards.
Notes historiques
Built in a typical Pacific Northwest power scow layout. On June 10, 2017, the Taku began taking on water south of Sutwik Island, Alaska. The vessel eventually foundered, however all three crew were rescued with no injuries reported.
Propriétaires et capitaines
In 1946-1949 she was owned by Halferty Corp., Seattle WA USA.
In 1950-1958 she was owned by Whiz Halferty Canneries Inc., Seattle WA USA.
In 1959-1961 she was owned by Alaska Packers Association, Seattle WA USA.
In 1962-1971 she was owned by McAlister Equipment Leasing Co., Blaine WA USA.
In 1973-1975 she was owned by R.E. Lee, La Conner WA USA.
In 1976-1980 she was owned by Norpac Leasing Corp., Seattle WA USA.
In 1991 she was owned by David L. Seibert, Everett WA USA.
In 1995 she was owned by Russell F. Seelye, Blaine WA USA.
In 2014 she was owned by William W. Armstrong, Marysville WA USA.
In 2014-2016 she was owned by T.O.G. Fishing LLC, Homer AK USA.
Reconstructions
Rebuilt in 1955 to 61.5' x 16.2' x 3.6' and 37 GT/29NT.
Références
- Merchant Vessels of the United States (1947-1981)
- incidentnews.noaa.gov ↗
- cgmix.uscg.mil ↗ (website viewed 21/08/2026)
- wireless2.fcc.gov ↗ (website viewed 21/08/2026)
