Story
This lighter (open) was built in 1937 by U.S. Navy Shipyard (Bremerton WA).
Historical Notes
In 1943 this yard craft was reported to have grounded at San Diego CA USA.
She was returned to service. George Schneider (June 2026) writes: Initially she was documented as A. W. 689, but this was soon corrected without that earlier rendition showing as a former name.
Owners & Masters
In 1937-1943 she was owned by the United States Navy.
In 1965 she was owned by Robert H. Shrewsbury, Ketchikan AK USA.
In 1968-1970 she was owned by A & W Barge Co., Ketchikan AK USA.
In 1975 she was owned by Wilbur Peterson, Ketchikan AK USA.
In 1975-2026 she was owned by the American Construction Co., Tacoma WA USA.
References
- California State Lands Commission Shipwreck Information www.slc.ca.gov ↗ (website viewed 06/06/2022)
- Merchant Vessels of the United States (1965-1989)
- Merchant Vessels of the United States Annual digital data files, 1992-2026
- cgmix.uscg.mil ↗ (Accessed 10 June 2026)
