Story
This fishboat, seiner was built in 1939 by Western Boat Building Co., Tacoma WA.
Owners & Masters
In 1939-1940 she was owned by August Felando, San Pedro CA USA.
In 1940-1944 she was owned by the United States Navy.
In 1945 she was owned by August Felando, San Pedro CA USA.
Armament
two .30 cal (7.62 mm) machine guns
Name Significance
Named for a bird of the cuckoo family, found from California to Mexico and eastward to Texas.
Rebuilds
In 1940 she was converted to a minesweeper at South Coast Co., Newport Beach, California.
References
en.wikipedia.org ↗ (website viewed 23/12/2021)
