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This tug was built in 1917 by Mare Island Naval Shipyard.
Historical Notes
George Schneider (May 2026) writes: She was out of documentation (probably under state license, but possibly in government service) 1941-1945.
She was classed as a fishing boat 1973-1974, then reported "Dismantled" Resurrected in 1978 with a miniscule 95HP engine, she resumed designation as a tug. This photo is the last time she was reported, and very likely was scuttled as abandoned along with the former minesweeper seen behind her.
Owners & Masters
In 1917-1934 she was owned by the U. S. Navy In 1934-1940 she was owned by Berkeley Contra Costa Sea Scout Council, San Francisco CA.
In 1946-1955 she was owned by John E. Rosich, San Francisco CA.
In 1956-1968 she was owned by Ben C. Berwick Inc., San Francisco CA.
In 1970 she was owned by J. H. Pomeroy & Co., San Francisco CA.
In 1971-72 she was owned by Santa Fe Pomeroy Inc., San Francisco CA.
In 1973 she was owned by Robert A. Mantooth, San Francisco CA.
In 1974 she was owned by John K. Seaborn, San Francisco CA.
In 1978-79 she was owned by Thomas R. Decker, San Francisco CA.
In 1980 she was owned by George A. Draper, San Francisco CA.
In 1981 she was owned by Patrick A. Sinott, San Francsico CA USA.
Repower
By 1946 had a 135 HP Diesel engine. By 1968 had a 225 HP Diesel engine. By 1979 had a 95 HP Diesel engine.
References
Merchant Vessels of the United States (1935)
