Story
This tug was built in 1944 by Charleston Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co..
Historical Notes
On May 2, 1962 the Ruby A collided with the US Coast Guard Cutter Avoyel at the entrance to Humboldt Bay, CA USA.
Owners & Masters
In 1944 she was owned by the United States Navy.
In 1956 she was loaned to the United States Coast Guard and assigned to Eureka CA USA.
In 1969 she was premanently transferred to the US Coast Guard.
In 1969 she was decommissioned by the US Coast Guard.
References
- Merchant Vessels of the United States (1963)
- www.navsource.org ↗ (website viewed 27/04/2022)
