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This passenger/freight vessel was built in 1909 by Willamette Iron & Steel Works, Portland OR.
Historical Notes
In 1909 this vessel was based at the Presidio, San Francisco CA USA. On September 27, 1939 this vessel was involved in an unspecified accident.
In 1939 this vessel was dismantled and sold as a hull.
In 1978 this vessel was deliberately scuttled in deep water near Ketchikan AK.
Owners & Masters
In 1909-1931 she was owned by the United States Army Quartermaster Corps. Washington DC USA.
In 1931-1936 she was a yacht owned by George L. and Alfred Machris, Wilmington CA USA.
In 1936-1961 she was owned by Foss Launch & Tug Co., Tacoma WA USA.
In 1939-1946 she was serving in the United States Navy.
In 1961 she was owned by Jensen Hardware & Marine, Ketchikan AK as a floating bunkhouse.
In 1975 she was owned by Jim Church, Ketchikan AK.
Rebuilds
In 1936 she was rebuilt as a tug at Tacoma WA.
Repower
In 1936 she was repowered with a 500hp Western Enterprise diesel engine.
References
- Skalley, Michael (1986) Foss Ninety Years of Towboating (Revised Ed.) Superior Publishing Co., Burbank CA
- Merchant Vessels of the United States (1935)
- Merchant Vessels of the United States (1963)
- www.boem.gov ↗ (website viewed 25/01/2025)
