Vessel Profile

Geo. W. Bates

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Story

This tug was built in 1902 by Johnston, J.H. in Portland, OR.

Historical Notes

In 1918 this vessel was renamed as the Geo. W. Bates. On September 28, 1930 this vessel caught fire.

In 1931 her register was closed.

In 1935 this vessel was reported as having been abandoned.

Owners & Masters

In 1902 she was owned by Anchor Towing & Lightering Co. (C.O. Hill).

In 1907 she was owned by George W. Bates.

In 1916 she was owned by the Columbia Digger Co., Portland OR USA.

In 1927 she was owned by The Steamer Geo. W. Bates Inc.

Masters

Captain W.J. Redmond (1902);

Rebuilds

In 1909 she was rebuilt at St. Johns OR USA by Thomas Thompson. 107.5’ x 21.4’ x 4.7’. In 1921 she was rebuilt at Portland OR USA.

References

Merchant Vessels of the United States (1910)

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