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Kanak (I)

Kanak (I)
Fuente: Archivos de Nauticapedia

Historia

This schooner was built in 1913 by United Engine Works, San Francisco CA in Alameda, CA.

Notas históricas

Built as a Cannery tender (which type was alternately classed as cargo, fishing, passenger, or workboat). Taken over by the U.S. Navy in 1942 for use as a tug.

Propietarios y capitanes

In 1913-1935 she was owned by Alaska Packers Association, San Francisco CA.

In 1942-1944 she was owned by the United States Navy.

In 1945-1949 she was owned by Ernest A. Judd (Pacific Water Taxi Co.) Long Beach CA USA.

In 1949 the company was renamed as Pacific Towboat & Salvage Co. Between 1965-1968 she was owned by Alaska Barge & Transport Co., Seattle WA USA.

She was removed from service between 1981-1989.

Remotorización

In 1945 she was repowered with Fairbanks-Morse 8cyl diesels for 700hp.

Referencias

  • Lloyd's Register Vol. 1 1926-1927
  • Merchant Vessels of the United States (1935)
  • Merchant Vessels of the United States (1948)
  • Email (George Schneider - Nauticapedia 04/04/2023)
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