故事
This mine layer was built in 1904 by Neafie & Levy Ship & Engine Building Co. in Philadelphia, PA.
历史记录
The US Army brought this vessel to California, and later to Portland OR USA.
In 1937 the boiler and engines were sold and the hull was sold seperately. This vessel was chartered for work during the Viet Nam war.
船东与船长
In 1904-1937 she was owned by the United States Army as a mine planter on the east coast of the USA.
In 1937-1942 she was owned by the Foss Launch & Tug Co., Seattle WA.
In 1942-1946 she was owned by the United States Navy.
She was requisitioned by the USN for Pacific duty and returned in 1945.
In 1946-1970 she was owned by the Foss Launch & Tug Co., Seattle WA.
In 1970-1987 she was owned by Luzon Stevedoring Co., Manila Philippines.
改建
In 1941 she was rebuilt as a tug.
更换动力
Repowered by 2-750hp diesels
参考文献
- Andrews, Ralph W. & Harry A. Kirwin (1955) This Was Seafaring. Bonanza Books: New York NY
- Skalley, Michael (1986) Foss Ninety Years of Towboating (Revised Ed.) Superior Publishing Co., Burbank CA
- www.navsource.org ↗ (website viewed 20/01/2023)
