Vessel Profile

Brant (VI)

Brant (VI)
Photo: Dirk Septer

Story

This research vessel was built in 1926 by Kruse & Banks, Marshfield OR in North Bend, OR.

Historical Notes

The Brant was used by the Bureau of Fisheries (BOF) for fishery patrols in Alaska and Washington. Built in 1926, she was the largest vessel in the Bureau of Fisheries fleet at the time.

In 1960 this vessel was reported to have sunk off Point Conception CA USA.

Owners & Masters

In 1926-1953 she was owned by the United States Fish & Wildlife service, Washington DC USA.

In 1953 she was owned by Foss Launch and Tug Co.

Repower

Repowered 1951 with a 240hp diesel engine by Union Diesel Engine Co., Oakland CA USA.

References

cgmix.uscg.mil ↗ (website viewed 26/01/2025)

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