物語
This minecraft was built in 1940 by Luders Marine Construction Co. in Stamford, CT.
歴史的注記
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"
所有者と船長
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.
改修
Reconstructed as a tug in 1949 with new bridge and 80-inch 4-bladed prop.
動力換装
Received Cat D398 Diesel for 1090 HP
参考文献
- Merchant Vessels of the United States (1950-1989) and digital files (1992-2011)
- cgmix.uscg.mil ↗ (Accessed Feb 2026)
