Vessel Profile

YFB-50 (U.S.S.)

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Story

This passenger vessel was built in 1913 by Martinolich, John A. in Dockton, WA.

Historical Notes

In 1958 this vessel was destroyed by fire.

Owners & Masters

In 1913 she was owned by the Alki Point Transportation Co., Seattle WA USA.

In 1924 she was owned by the Sound Ferry Line.

In 1927-1935 she was owned by The Puget Sound Navigation Co., Seattle WA USA.

In 1943 she was owned by the United States Navy assigned to 13th Naval District, used between Hadlock and Indian Island.

In 1948 she was owned by the Olympic Navigation Co., Port Gamble WA USA.

In 1953 she was owned by Weaver Herring Sales, Seattle, WA USA.

In 1958 she was owned by Fisherman’s Packing Corp, Bellingham, WA USA.

Rebuilds

In 1924 converted to ferry by King & Winge, Seattle WA USA.

References

  • Merchant Vessels of the United States (1935)
  • Merchant Vessels of the United States (1948)
  • www.navsource.org ↗ (website viewed 28/01/2023)
  • Skogland, Neil (Email to Nauticapedia (Attachment) 27/11/2023)
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