Story
This fishboat, general was built in 1936 by Seattle Shipbuilding & Drydocking Co., Seattle WA.
Historical Notes
On July 23, 1949 this vessel foundered 3 miles west of Catalina Island CA USA.
Owners & Masters
In 1936-1940 she was owned by Arthur Edwards.
In 1940-1946 she was owned by the United States Navy.
In 1946-1948 she was owned by the United States Marritime Administration, Washington DC USA.
In 1948-1949 she was owned by Andrew Vidovich, San Pedro CA USA.
Armament
50 cal. machine gun
Name Significance
Cockatoo - A parrot found almost exclusively in Australia.
References
- Merchant Vessels of the United States (1965)
- www.navsource.org ↗ (website viewed 04/07/2022)
