Vessel Profile

Cedar (U.S.L.H.S.)

Cedar (U.S.L.H.S.)
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Story

This buoy & light tender was built in 1917 by Craig Ship Building Co. in Long Beach, CA.

Owners & Masters

In 1917 she was owned by the United States Lighthouse Service.

In 1917-1919 she was owned by the United States Navy.

In 1919-1939 she was owned by the U.S. Coast Guard.

In 1939-1950 she served in the United States Navy.

References

Andrews, Ralph W. & Harry A. Kirwin (1955) This Was Seafaring. Bonanza Books: New York NY

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