Vessel Profile

Rose (USCG)

Rose (USCG)
Photo: Navsource.org

Story

This patrol vessel was built in 1916 by Anderson Steamboat Co. in Seattle, WA.

Historical Notes

Her hull was turned upside down and used as a machine shop shelter in Ballard WA USA.

Owners & Masters

In 1916-1948 she was built as a US Coast Guard lighthouse tender.

In 1949-1954 she was owned by General Sea Transportation Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1954-1959 she was owned by Union Steamship Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1959 she was owned by Sannie Transportation Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1959-1961 she was owned by Monarch Marine Products Ltd., Burnaby BC Canada.

In 1961-1962 she was owned by West Coast Salvage & Contracting Co.

In 1962-1974 she was owned by Nelson Brothers Fisheries Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1974 she was owned by USA interests.

Rebuilds

In 1954 she was converted.

Repower

In 1954 she was re-engined with twin 440bhp GM diesels.

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