Histoire
This passenger vessel was built in 1915 by J.F. Duthie & Co., Seattle WA.
Notes historiques
In 1915 this vessel was in Alaskan service.
In 1935 this vessel suffered a fire and had to be beached on Steamboat Island in Puget Sound WA USA.
Propriétaires et capitaines
In 1915 she was owned by Northwestern Fisheries Co.
In 1928-1948 she was owned by Puget Sound Freight Lines, Seattle WA USA.
In 1965 she was owned by Merchants Transportation Co., Bellingham WA USA.
In 2023-2024 she was owned by USA interests.
Reconstructions
In 1928 she was converted to diesel when she was renamed as Skookum Chief (screw vessel). In 1935 she was rebuilt by Western Boat Co. In 1959 she was converted to a barge.
Remotorisation
Repowered with a diesel engine and converted to propeller. Later engine removed and converted to a barge.
Références
- Affleck, Edward L. (2000)
- Merchant Vessels of the United States (1935)
- Merchant Vessels of the United States (1948)
- Merchant Vessels of the United States (1965)
- cgmix.uscg.mil ↗ (website viewed 29/03/2024)
