故事
This fishboat, (halibut) was built in 1924 by Edward E. Johnson in Tacoma, WA.
历史记录
The Coast Guard reported: On 31 August at 1600T, Sector Portland was notified by Group Astoria that the un-inspected 60' commercial F/V PORTLOCK was engulfed in flame in position 46-27N 127-12W approximately 6.5 miles due west of Long Beach, Wa (Pacific County). The Master and 1 crewmember were safely evacuated by the USCGC ACTIVE . The two crewmembers were transported to Station Cape Disappointment and are reported to be in good health. The master reported there were approximately 400 gallons of diesel fuel on board an unknown quantity of which entered the water.CGC ACTIVE sunk the vessel using its 25 mm deck gun in position 46-25.38N 124-11.33W.
船东与船长
In 1928-1935 she was owned by James V. Davis, Juneau Alaska USA.
By 2007 she was owned by Roger Kamb, Phoenix AZ USA.
名称含义
Portlock in the Territory of Alaska was a thriving salmon fishing center at the time the vessel was built. It has a bizarre history and is now described as a ghost town.
参考文献
- Merchant Vessels of the United States (1935)
- Loss: cgmix.uscg.mil ↗
