Vessel Profile

Governor Tilden

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Story

This tug was built in 1868 by Heuchendorff, Emil in Empire City, OR.

Historical Notes

On July 4, 1914 this vessel was reported to have sunk in Oakland Creek CA USA.

In 1915 this vessel was destroyed by fire at San Francisco CA USA.

Owners & Masters

In 1868 she was owned by USA interests.

In 1884-1915 she was owned by San Francisco CA USA interests.

Masters

Captain Theodore A. Bell (1915);

References

  • Merchant Vessels of the United States (1884)
  • Merchant Vessels of the United States (1910)
  • Merchant Vessels of the United States (1921)
  • Don Marshall (1984) Oregon Shipwrecks
  • The San Francisco Examiner (San Francisco CA USA) Monday July 6, 1914 page 3
  • California State Lands Commission Shipwreck Information www.slc.ca.gov ↗ (website viewed 06/06/2022)
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