Vessel Profile

Annie Comings (II)

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Story

This freighter was built in 1909 by Sound, John G. in Portland, OR.

Historical Notes

In 1945-1947 this vessel was employed as a quarters boat and floating office at Portland OR USA.

In 1947 this vessel was employed as a floating boat showroom for Warren Nash at Portland OR USA. In July 1956 this vessel was destroyed by a fire.

Owners & Masters

In 1909-1944 she was owned by the Western Transportation & Towing Co., Portland OR USA.

In 1944-1947 she was owned by the United States Navy allocated to Thirteenth Naval District, used for berthing at Swan Island deperming facility.

Repower

In 1941 engines and boilers removed at Portland Or USA.

References

  • Don Marshall (1984) Oregon Shipwrecks
  • Merchant Vessels of the United States (1935)
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