Story
This seaplane wrecking derrick was built in 1942 by Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in Bremerton, WA.
Historical Notes
This vessel was equipped with an American Hoist & Derrick model 685 rotating crane (boom 54 ft. lifting capacity 10 tons).
Owners & Masters
In 1942-1960 she was owned by the United States Navy as a Seaplane Wrecking Derrick.
In 1961-1974 she was owned by Harvey Aluminum Inc., Torrance CA USA.
In 1991-1994 she was owned by William Carlson, Redmond WA USA.
In 2016 she was owned by Northern Marine Salvage Inc, Seattle WA USA.
In 2022 she was owned by USA interests.
Repower
Repowered with 2 Superior model MRDB-8 200hp diesel engines.
References
- Merchant Vessels of the United States (1965, 1975, 1992)
- cgmix.uscg.mil ↗ (website viewed 10/07/2022)
- www.navsource.org ↗ (website viewed 10/07/2022)
- wireless2.fcc.gov ↗ (website viewed 11/06/2026)
