Story
This tug was built in 1944 by Tampa Marine Corp..
Historical Notes
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada states that "At 0110, 28 May 1995, the fishing vessel "Eagle", southbound on passage from Ketchikan, Alaska, to Seattle, Washington, collided with the loaded rail car barge "Aqua Train", which was under tow astern of the tug "Craig Foss", northbound from Prince Rupert, B.C., to Whittier, Alaska. The collision occurred two miles east of the northern tip of Melville Island, Chatham Sound in moderate visibility. There was no injury or pollution as a result of the occurrence. The "Eagle" sustained minor damage to her anchor, which was housed on the forecastle head, and the "Aqua Train" sustained superficial scraping and denting to the hull. " In December of 2012, the tug was detained by the City of Halifax, Nova Scotia. Due to safety concerns. And, eventually the tug was abandoned by the crew.
In 2013, this vessel was reregistered under the Canadian flag (#838359), and, sold by the City for scrap.
Owners & Masters
In 1944-1965 she was owned by the United States Army Transportation Corps, Washington DC USA.
In 1965-2011 she was owned by Foss Maritime Co., Seattle, WA USA.
In 2011 she was owned by Vesta Shipping Lines, Scotch Plains NJ (Bolivian register).
Name Significance
LT - stood for "large tug". Named for Craig Campbell, son of Sidney and Barbara Foss Campbell.
Repower
In 1966 she was repowered with two, eight cylinder, Nordberg FS-138HSC diesel engines turning a single, 11(ft), Kamewa, variable pitch propeller.
References
- www.tsb.gc.ca ↗
- www.tugboatinformation.com ↗
- Email (George Schneider - Nauticapedia 04/04/2023)
