Vessel Profile

Chief (IX)

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Story

This tug was built in 1932 by Canulette Shipbuilding Inc. in Slidell, LA.

Owners & Masters

In 1932-1934 she was owned by Louisiana Texas Waterways Corp., New Orleans LA USA.

In 1934-1948 she was owned by the Western Transportation Co., Portland OR USA.

She was owned by Arrow Tug and Barge Co., Astoria OR USA.

In 1962-1988 she was owned by Knappton Towboat Co., Portland OR USA.

In 1988-1993 she was owned by Brix Maritime Co., Seattle WA USA.

In 1993-2008 she was owned by Foss Maritime Co., Seattle WA USA.

In 2008-2012 she was owned by Tidewater Barge Lines, Vancouver WA USA.

In 2012 she was owned by JT Marine Inc., Vancouver WA USA.

References

  • Merchant Vessels of the United States (1948)
  • Merchant Vessels of the United States Vol. 2 (1979)
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