Story
This tug was built in 1953.
Historical Notes
George Schneider stated "the ex-Navy pushboat BERNICE LIND was showing a different angle than before. This vessel was one of four reportedly built by National Steel 1977-1979, and obtained by the Navy in 1981, but there’s no space for them on the NASSCO hull number list, so I’m guessing they were conversions, maybe of LCM-8’s as well. "
Owners & Masters
In 1953-1977 she was owned by the United States Navy.
In 2003 she was owned by Lind Marine Incorporated, Petaluma CA USA.
In 2021-2022 she was owned by Riverview Equipment Co. LLC, Petaluma CA USA.
Rebuilds
In 1977, the vessel was rebuilt by National steel Co. as a square-bow push boat for use at the Subic Bay, Philippines Navy Base. Where she was redesignated as 54NS811.
References
- Email (George Schneider - Nauticapedia 06/01/2022)
- www.tugboatinformation.com ↗ (website viewed 22/01/2022)
- cgmix.uscg.mil ↗ (website viewed 22/01/2022)
