Story
This fishboat, seiner was built in 1936 by Western Boat Building Co., Tacoma WA.
Historical Notes
On February 18, 1945 this vesssel ran aground after power failure south end of Tugidak Passage, on west point of Sitkinak Island, Alaska. The crew was removed safely, but the vessel broke in half and the salvage was abandoned,
Owners & Masters
In 1936 she was owned by M.A. Petrich, Ketchikan Alaska USA.
In 1941-1945 she was owned by the United States Navy.
Armament
one 3"/23 gun
References
- www.navsource.org ↗ (website viewed 22/12/2021)
- www.boem.gov ↗ (website viewed 24/01/2025)
