Vessel Profile

J.R. McDonald (II)

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Story

This tug was built in 1899 in Stockton, CA.

Historical Notes

This vessel operated on the San Joaquin River CA.

In 1906, on a voyage to Firebaugh, CA this vessel was stranded by low water. The owners had to negotiate with the regulators of the dam to allow enough water to be released to refloat her.

Owners & Masters

In 1910 she was owned by San Francisco CA USA interests.

References

Merchant Vessels of the United States (1910)

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