Vessel Profile

Raccoon (US Army)

Raccoon (US Army)
Photo: navsource.org (Photo submitted by Joe McCormick)

Story

This seaplane wrecking vessel was built in 1940 by U.S. Navy Shipyard (Mare Island CA).

Owners & Masters

In 1940-1960 she was owned by the United States Navy.

In 1960 she was owned by the United States Army Corps of Engineers.

References

Canada List of Shipping

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