Geschichte
This minecraft was built in 1940 by Luders Marine Construction Co. in Stamford, CT.
Historische Notizen
George Schneider (Feb 2026) writes: Her original design was that of a "Mine Distribution Box Boat," laying cables for shore-activated mines placed by Army mine planters.
In 2010 she was photographed partly sunk on Broad Slough in California.
By 2016 the Coast Guard declared her "Out of Service"
Eigentümer & Kapitäne
In 1940 she was owned by the United States Army.
In 1950-1978 she was owned by the Shepard Towing Co., Portland OR USA.
In 1979 she was owned by Knappton Towboat Co., Portland OR USA.
In 1980-1994 she was owned by the American Navigation Co., San Francisco CA USA.
In 1995-2000 she was owned by Tina Turner, Rodeo CA USA.
In 2000 she was owned by Bruce Marten of Martens Marine.
In 2001-2003 she was owned by Mark LaCroix, Benicia CA USA.
In 2004-06 she was owned by Arthur Lawrence, Bay Point CA USA.
In 2011 she was owned by Salt River Construction Co., Tiburon CA USA.
Umbauten
Reconstructed as a tug in 1949 with new bridge and 80-inch 4-bladed prop.
Remotisierung
Received Cat D398 Diesel for 1090 HP
Referenzen
- Merchant Vessels of the United States (1950-1989) and digital files (1992-2011)
- cgmix.uscg.mil ↗ (Accessed Feb 2026)
