Story
This cannery tender was built in 1918 by Babare Bros. Shipbuilding in Tacoma, WA.
Historical Notes
Last documents issued 1996 but seen afloat in 2022
Owners & Masters
Built for the Kuskokwim Fishing and Transportation Co., of Seattle WA USA.
In 1925-1954 she was owned by Abner Sund, Hoodsport WA USA and classed as a towing vessel.
In 1968 she was owned by David Updike of Seattle WA.
In 1981 she was owned by Harvey W. Prosser Jr., Seattle WA USA.
In 1996 she was owned by David R. Esk of Bellingham WA and classed as recreational.
Masters
Upon completion was commanded by Capt. Alexis Moses, son of the chief of a Kuskokwim River Eskimo Tribe, and the largest vessel to be commanded by one of his race. (Ref McCurdy page 297)
Repower
110hp diesel engine by 1925
References
- Merchant Vessels of the United States (1925, 1935)
- The H.W. McCurdy Marine History of the Pacific Northwest.
