Vessel Profile

Western Queen (IV)

Western Queen (IV)
Photo: Navsource.org (Contributed by Joe Radigan)

Story

This fishboat, seiner was built in 1940 by Western Boat Building Co., Tacoma WA.

Historical Notes

On April 28, 1953 this vessel foundered about 22 miles NNE of Santa Catalina Isle, Gulf of California, Mexico.

Owners & Masters

In 1940-1941 she was owned by M.A. Petrich, Tacoma WA USA.

In 1941-1946 she was owned by the United States Navy.

In 1947 she was owned by Joseph Dragich, San Pedro, CA USA.

In 1953 she was owned by USA interests.

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