故事
This tug was built in 1915 by Nilson & Kelez, Seattle WA.
历史记录
It is claimed that this was the first diesel-powered tugboat in the United States. Its is also claimed that she was the first tug to have a powered towing winch. On October 1, 2013 this vessel sank while moored at Eagle Harbor WA.
She was raised and later broken up at Port Townsend WA USA.
In 2014 this vessel was reported to have been broken up but in 2024 she is still shown as afloat by the United States Coast Guard.
船东与船长
In 1915 she was owned by Pacific Towboat Co., Everett WA USA.
In 1929 she was owned by Puget Sound Tug and Barge Co., Seattle WA USA.
In 1935-1948 she was owned by the Pacific Tow Boat Co., Everett WA USA.
She was owned by Foss Launch & Tug Co., Seattle WA USA.
名称含义
Named for Lake Chicamauga WI
改建
She was converted to a liveaboard at the end of her life.
更换动力
Repowered with an Atlas diesel engine. Repowered in 1969 with a CAT diesel engine.
参考文献
- Andrews, Ralph W. & Harry A. Kirwin (1955) This Was Seafaring. Bonanza Books: New York NY
- Merchant Vessels of the United States (1948)
- Merchant Vessels of the United States (1935)
- cgmix.uscg.mil ↗ (website viewed 24/08/2024)
