Vessel Profile

Atalanta (VI)

Atalanta (VI)
Photo: NOAA Official Photo

Story

This patrol vessel was built in 1934 by Lake Union Drydock & Machine Works in Seattle, WA.

Historical Notes

In 2001 this vessel was reported to have been scuttled as a breakwater at Tacoma WA USA.

Owners & Masters

In 1934-1954 she was owned by the United States Coast Guard.

In 1954 she was owned by Birchfield Boiler, Inc., Tacoma WA USA.

References

Andrews, Ralph W. & Harry A. Kirwin (1955) This Was Seafaring. Bonanza Books: New York NY

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