Vessel Profile

Sparrow (U.S.S.)

Fishboat, seiner 1928 USA Wood Shipwreck

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Story

This fishboat, seiner was built in 1928 by Harbor Boat Building Co. in Los Angeles, CA.

Historical Notes

On October 27, 1951 this purse seiner foundered 15 miles northeast of San Nicholas Island CA USA.

Owners & Masters

In 1935 she was owned by San Braco, San Pedro CA USA.

In 1940-1946 she was owned by the United States Navy.

In 1947-1951 she was owned by USA interests.

References

Merchant Vessels of the United States (1935)
Merchant Vessels of the United States (1953-1954)
www.navsource.org ↗ (website viewed 05/05/2024)
www.nps.gov ↗ (website viewed 18/06/2022)

Vessel Data

Identity

Name	Sparrow (U.S.S.)
Also Known As	Pacific (XVIII), Sparrow (U.S.S.) (1940), Marin (U.S.S.) (1941), Pacific (XVIII) (1947)
Call Sign	NBCW
Pendant	AMc-31; YT-172; YN-53; YNt-21;

Construction

Year Built	1928
Builder	Harbor Boat Building Co.
Location	Los Angeles, CA, USA
Hull	Wood

Specifications

Type	Fishboat, seiner
Dimensions	73.0' × 18.7' × 8.6'
Gross Tons	84
Net Tons	57
Propulsion	Screw
Engine Power	210bhp oil engine

Registry

Registry 1	227246 (US)
Registry 2	AMc-31 (US Navy)
Registry 3	YT-172 (US navy)
Registry 4	YN-53 (US navy)

Status

Fate	Registry closed
Date	27 October 1951
Shipwreck	Yes

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