Vessel Profile

Tatoosh (V)

Tatoosh (V)
Photo: University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections (TRA2169)

Story

This tug was built in 1900 by Moran Bros. Co., Seattle WA.

Historical Notes

In 1907 this vessel was stationed at the Columbia River Bar. This vessel pulled the steam schooner Washington off the beach at North Head OR and saved her from destruction.

Owners & Masters

In 1900 she was owned by the Puget Sound Tugboat Co., Seattle WA USA.

In 1926-1935 she was owned by Henry C. Peterson Inc., San Francisco CA USA.

Masters

Captain Buck Bailey (1900);

References

  • Newell, Gordon & Joe Williamson (1957) Pacific Tugboats Bonanza Books: New York NY
  • Fowler, Chuck & Mark Freeman (2009) Tugboats on Puget Sound Charleston SC: Arcadia Publishing
  • tatooshsailor.com ↗
  • Merchant Vessels of the United States (1935)
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