Vessel Profile

Tanginak

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Story

This passenger vessel was built in 1907 by Moran Bros. Co., Seattle WA.

Historical Notes

This vessel was the first steam whaler constructed at an American shipyard.

Owners & Masters

In 1905-1913 she was owned by the Tyee Company, Admiralty Island AK USA.

In 1913-1927 she was owned by North Pacific Sea Products Co., Seattle WA USA.

In 1935 she was owned by the American Pacific Whaling Co., Seattle WA USA.

In 1943-1944 she was owned by the United States Coast Guard.

In 1944 she was owned by he American Pacific Whaling Co., Seattle WA USA.

References

  • Webb, Robert Lloyd (1988)
  • Lloyd's Register Vol. 1 1926-1927
  • Merchant Vessels of the United States (1910)
  • Merchant Vessels of the United States (1935)
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