Story
This patrol boat was built in 2004 by SAFE Boats International in Port Orchard, WA.
Historical Notes
George Schneider (Email to Nauticapedia 07/12/2021) stated: The Coast Guard put this boat up for sale at San Diego in 2017, and she was purchased to be a yacht assistance rescue tug. She's one of hundreds of SAFE Boats Defender class built for the Coast Guard and other government agencies.
Owners & Masters
In 2004-2014 she was owned by the U. S. Coast Guard.
In 2014-2023 she was owned by Mariners Towing and Assistance Corp, San Diego CA USA under a Sea Tow contract.
In 2023-2026 she was owned by Yachting Specialties Inc., San Francisco CA USA, under a TowboatUS contract.
Name Significance
Red Rock is a minor island and navigation landmark in San Francisco Bay.
References
- George Schneider (Email to Nauticapedia 07/12/2021)
- cgmix.uscg.mil ↗ (website viewed 02/01/2022)
