Histoire
This ferry, passenger was built in 1938 in Brookhaven , NY.
Notes historiques
George Schneider (Oct26) writes: She was a passenger ferry between Long Island and Fire Island NY.
In 1940 her owner agreed to sell her to the U. S. government for use by the British Admiralty as an aircraft rescue boat. Capt. Stein went on to survey other boats for their suitability for this program. Although this reportedly happened in 1940, before the U. S. entered WWII, the vessel wasn't deleted from U. S. registry until 1942, with the notation "Sold to U.S."
Propriétaires et capitaines
In 1938-1940 she was owned by Fred Stein, New York NY USA.
In 1940 she was owned by the British Admiralty.
Références
- Merchant Vessels of the United States (1939-1942)
- (Crash boat program:) Anthony Holtham (WSS Small Craft Group) eMail of August 25, 2026.
