Vessel Profile

Tussler (III)

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Story

This tug was built in 1922 by Chilman Shipyard in Hoquiam, WA.

Historical Notes

George Schneider (May 2026) writes: In the mid-1980's she was put under state license, her name shortened, and official record of her owner ended.

She was definitely still extant in 1997.

Owners & Masters

In 1922 she was owned by USA interests.

In 1935 she was owned by R.J. Utican Tug Boat Co., Aberdeen WA USA.

In 1965 she was owned by Allman-HubbleTug Boat Co., Aberdeen WA USA.

In 1981 she was owned by the Grays Harbor Tug Boat Co., Aberdeen WA USA.

In 2023-2024 she was owned by USA interests.

Repower

Repowered with a 200hp oil engine

References

  • Merchant Vessels of the United States (1935)
  • Merchant Vessels of the United States (1965)
  • cgmix.uscg.mil ↗ (website viewed 05/02/2024)
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