Vessel Profile

Yukon (VI)

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Story

This tug, pusher was built in 1953 by Albina Engine & Machine Works Inc. in Portland, OR.

Historical Notes

In 1977 this vessel was destroyed by fire at Hot Springs AK.

Owners & Masters

In 1953 she was owned by the Alaska Rail Road.

In 1954-1977 she was leased to the Yutana Barge Line.

In 1965 she was owned by the United States Department of the Interior, Washington DC USA.

In 2022 she was owned by USA interests.

References

  • Pacific Work Boat Magazine, July 1953, Pg 5-10. Merchant Vessels of the United States (1965)
  • cgmix.uscg.mil ↗ (website viewed 07/07/2022)
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