Story
This landing craft (lcm-6) was built in 1966 by Marinette Marine Corp..
Historical Notes
George Schneider (Email to Nauticapedia 04/06/2024) stated "Originally the U S Navy landing craft 56CM6520, sold at San Diego CA in 1980.
In 1981 she was documented as the U. S. fishing boat SEA-NIK (ON 634664) owned by James G. Garroutte of Ninilchik AK.
She was a standard LCM Mark-6 design landing craft, typically carried aboard amphibious assault ships. The deckhouse has been added since her sale."
Owners & Masters
In 1966-1981 she was owned by the United States Navy.
In 1981 she was owned by James G. Garroutte, Ninilchik AK USA.
In 2006-2019 she was owned by Michael R. Hammer, Victoria BC Canada.
In 2023-2024 she was owned by Michael R. Hammer, North Saanich BC Canada.
References
Canada List of Shipping
