Vessel Profile

Road Runner (U.S.S.)

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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)

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