Vessel Profile

Nellie Pearson

Nellie Pearson
Photo: Kyle Stubbs, Ketchikan AK, 02Jul2008

Story

This fishboat, general was built in 1901 by Peterson, N.C. in Everett, WA.

Owners & Masters

In 1901 she was owned by Everett Tug & Barge Co., Everett WA USA.

In 1917-1948 she was owned by the Washington Tug & Barge Co., Seattle WA.

In 1964-1972 she was owned by Western Towboat Co.

In 1972 she was owned by Keith Sternberg.

She was owned by Gary Duff.

She was owned by Alaska interests.

Repower

In 1921 she was repowered with a 100hp diesel engine. In 1972 she was repowered with a 130bhp Atlas diesel engine.

References

  • Newell, Gordon & Joe Williamson (1957) Pacific Tugboats Bonanza Books: New York NY
  • Merchant Vessels of the United States (1910)
  • Merchant Vessels of the United States (1935)
  • Merchant Vessels of the United States (1948)
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