Story
This tug was built in 1907 by J.H. Dialogue & Son in Camden, NJ.
Historical Notes
In 2022 this vessel was still afloat at the San Francisco Maritime Historical Park. George Schneider (Email to Nauticapedia 07/12/2021) stated "When this vessel got too old for seagoing work this vesselshuttled carfloat barges for Western Pacific Railroad Co., who never re-engined her, so this vessel still contains her triple expansion engine."
Owners & Masters
In 1907-1913 she was owned by Shipowners and Merchants Tugboat Co., San Francisco CA USA.
In 1913-1924 she was owned by Crowley Launch and Tugboat Co., San Francisco CA USA.
In 1924-1975 she was owned by Western Pacific Rail Road Co., San Francisco CA USA.
In 1975 she was owned by the California State Parks Foundation.
In 1977-2022 she was owned by the United States National Parks Service, Washington DC USA.
References
- Newell, Gordon & Joe Williamson (1957) Pacific Tugboats Bonanza Books: New York NY
- Lloyd's Register Vol. 1 1926-1927
