Vessel Profile

Boaz (II)

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Story

This tank barge was built in 1959 by Pacific Coast Engineering Co. in Alameda, CA.

Historical Notes

George Schneider (July 2026) Writes: She was eventually barred from carrying petroleum due to her single-hull construction, so was modified for use as a deck barge.

Owners & Masters

In 1959-1960 she was owned by Tank Barge 18 Inc., San Francisco CA USA.

In 1981-1992 she was owned by Harbor Tug & Barge Co., San Francisco CA USA.

In 2007 she was owned by the Salmon Bay Barge Line, Seattle WA USA.

In 2020-2025 she was owned by Salmon Bay Barge Inc., Richmond BC.

References

  • Merchant Vessels of the United States (1960-1989)
  • Merchant Vessels of the United States Annual digital data files, 1992-2010
  • cgmix.uscg.mil ↗ (Accessed 18 July 2026)
  • Canada List of Shipping
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