Vessel Profile

CG-40037 (USCG)

CG-40037 (USCG)
Photo: Kyle Stubbs, Seattle WA, 05May2018

Story

This motor launch was built in 1943 by Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in Bremerton, WA.

Historical Notes

Kyle Stubbs states (June 2026): "According to a Facebook post dated 04/11/2022 by Sea Scouts Ship Yankee Clipper, this vessel was towed to CSR Marine, Seattle WA, on 02/11/2022, where the engine and other useful items were salvaged and the rest of the vessel was dismantled. The Sea Scouts unit has replaced her with a former US Navy 44' sail training vessel previously used by the US Naval Academy."

Owners & Masters

In 1943-1946 she was owned by the United States Coast Guard.

In 1946-2022 she was owned by Sea Scout Ship 97 (Yankee Clipper), Seattle WA USA.

Rebuilds

Rebuilt as a motor-sailer by Pioneer Marine Yard, Seattle WA USA to a design by Carl O. Nyberg.

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