Vessel Profile

CG-268 (USCG)

CG-268 (USCG)
Photo: Red Arthur 12 Nov 1993 taken at Seattle WA by George Schneider

Story

This patrol vessel was built in 1924 by Lake Union Drydock & Machine Works in Seattle, WA.

Historical Notes

George Schneider (May 2026) writes: Her last documents expired in 2002.

Owners & Masters

In 1925-1933 she was owned by the United States Coast Guard.

In 1933-1967 she was owned by the United States Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons, Washington DC USA.

In 1967-1981 she was owned by Colvin G. Rouse, Seattle WA USA.

In 1992-1998 she was owned by Raymond D. O'Hara, Seattle WA USA.

Rebuilds

She was rebuilt as a power cuiser yacht.

Repower

Reengined with 240 HP Diesels

References

Merchant Vessels of the United States (1957-1989), Merchant Vessels of the United States Annual digital data files, 1992-2002, cgmix.uscg.mil ↗ (Accessed 10 May 2026)

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