Vessel Profile

LT-187 (U.S.S.)

LT-187 (U.S.S.)
Source: Nauticapedia Archives

Story

This tug was built in 1943 by Sagstad Shipyards, Seattle WA.

Historical Notes

George Schneider states "This vessel flooded and was abandoned January 6, 1989 ten miles off of the Kenai Peninsula in Alaska. The vessel was being transported from the Cook Inlet to Seward when this vessel started taking on water and the crew was forced to abandon ship. The vessel was last seen drifting to the northwest as was presumed sunk."

Owners & Masters

In 1943-1946 she was owned by the United States Army.

In 1946 she was owned by Foss Towing.

Rebuilds

About 1982 she was rebuilt as a yacht for dinner cruises 99grt

References

George Schneider (Email to Nauticapedia 04/04/2023)

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