Vessel Profile

S. D. Mason (U.S.E.D.)

Light Tender 1915 USA

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Story

This light tender was built in 1915 by Hall Bros. Marine Railway & Shipbuilding Co. in Winslow, WA.

In 1915-1917 she was owned by the United States Lighthouse Service.

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

In 1919-1934 she was owned by the United States Lighthouse Service.

In 1934 she was owned by US interests.

In 1934 she was owned by the United States Army.

Two 3-pounders

Repowered in 1934 with a 300hp diesel engine

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Name	S. D. Mason (U.S.E.D.)
Also Known As	Fern (U.S.L.H.S.T.), Fern (U.S.S.) (1917), Fern (U.S.L.H.S.T.) (1919), Fern (VII) (1934), S. D. Mason (U.S.E.D.) (1934)
Call Sign	NAFV; NRPV
Pendant	FS.551

Year Built	1915
Builder	Hall Bros. Marine Railway & Shipbuilding Co.
Location	Winslow, WA, USA

Type	Light Tender
Dimensions	112' × 22' × 10'
Gross Tons	317
Engine Power	triple expansion vertical inverted steam engine

Registry 1	FS.551 (US)

Fate	Registry closed
Shipwreck	No

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