Histoire
This tug was built in 1909 by Grant, William G. in Harper, WA.
Notes historiques
Replacement of most woodwork and systems means that relatively little of the original vessel remains. The following is a brief summary of the work done , meeting ABYC standards and carried out by professional craftsmen : new Douglas Fir stem and horn timber built & fitted and entire vessel replanked with Douglas Fir and refastened with 4" galvanized screws in 1998. original keel timber sistered. all ribs(102) replaced with oak. all frames replaced or sistered as required. new 500 gal aluminum fuel tanks custom built and installed. new 500 gal water tank. new deckhouse with fiberglassed top built and fitted. new trunk cabin fiberglassed deck. decks and rim logs replaced. total rewiring for 12VDC & 110VAC electrical service. new galvanized steel bulwarks built and installed, replacing wood bulwarks; new hydraulic steering system installed. new sponsons built and installed. aluminum mast with hydraulic winch built and installed. engine driven hydraulic pump installed. all new Diamond Glaze metal framed safety glass windows installed. 2010 new navigation electronics installed. 2010 new Dickenson Beaufort diesel galley. 2010 new 9Kw Nor-Pro diesel generator. 2010 new commercial hydraulic anchor winch/chain/cable. 2010 new cutlass bearing at shaft exit. 2010 full-vessel fire & bilge alarm system. Crankcase Airsep breather system. This vessel was afloat in 2019.
Propriétaires et capitaines
In 1909-1931 she was owned by W.G. Grant, Seattle WA USA.
In 1935 she was owned by George F. Nadeau, Seattle WA USA.
In 1941-1947 she was owned by Archie L. Brown, Seattle WA USA.
She served in the United States Navy during the Second World War.
In 1948-1957 she was owned by Charles Jacobs, Port Townsend WA USA.
In 1960-1965 she was owned by J.C. Morris, Tacoma WA USA.
In 1971 she was owned by Bill T. ONeil, Seattle WA USA.
In 1989 she was owned by Richard T. Bothel, Seattle WA USA.
In 2019 she was owned by USA interests in Port Townsend WA.
In 2020-2022 she was owned by Crystal Toupin and James Brickenden, Vancouver BC Canada. (In 2022 she was still registered in the United States).
Reconstructions
She was converted by Frank Prothero.
Remotorisation
Repowered with a 105hp 6-cylinder diesel engine by Buda Co., Harvey IL USA.
Références
- classicyacht.org ↗
- Merchant Vessels of the United States (1910)
- cgmix.uscg.mil ↗ (website viewed 31/03/2022)
- Merchant Vessels of the United States (1935)
