Vessel Profile

Gary Foss (II)

Tug 1943 USA Steel

Photo: Kyle Stubbs, Tacoma WA, 30Oct2014

Story

This tug was built in 1943 by Reliable Welding Works Inc. in Olympia, WA.

In 1943-1948 she was owned by the United States Army.

In 1948-1949 she was owned by Foss Launch & Tug Co., Tacoma WA USA.

In 1949-1972 she was owned by Pacific Towboat and Salvage Inc., Long Beach CA USA.

In 1972-1974 she was owned by Northwest Diesel Repair Co., Seattle WA USA.

In 1974-2024 she was owned by Dunlap Towing Co., Everett WA USA.

In 1974 rebuilt to 89gt 61nt

Repowered with a diesel engine by Caterpillar Tractor Co., Peoria IL USA,

Name	Gary Foss (II)
Also Known As	ST-166 (US Army), Gary Foss (II) (1948), Pacific Rocket (1949), Bronco (III) (1972), Swinomish (I) (1974)
Call Sign	WC5223
Pendant	ST-166

Type	Tug
Dimensions	68.8' × 20' × 8.4'
Gross Tons	106
Net Tons	61
Propulsion	Single Screw
Engine	Atlas-Imperial Engine Co., Oakland CA USA
Engine Power	400bhp diesel engine

Registry 1	256829 (US)
Registry 2	ST-166 (US Army)

Fate	Afloat in 2024
Shipwreck	No

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