Geschichte
This tug was built in 1888 by Union Iron Works in San Francisco, CA.
Historische Notizen
On April 20, 1926 this vessel foundered at her berth at Mare Island CA USA.
In 1963 this vessel was broken up.
Eigentümer & Kapitäne
In 1888-1898 she was owned by J.D. Spreckels & Brothers Co., San Francisco CA USA.
In 1898-1926 she was owned by the United States Navy.
In 1930-1948 she was owned by the Puget Sound Tug & Barge Co., Seattle WA USA.
In 1942-1945 she was owned by the United States Navy under bareboat charter.
In 1945 she was returned to the Puget Sound Tug & Barge Co., Seattle WA USA.
Bewaffnung
two single 3" guns
two 37mm revolving cannon
one Gatling Gun
Umbauten
In 1898 she wa converted for naval service at Union Iron Works, San Francisco, CA USA. In 1934 she was rebuilt at Seattle WA USA. In 1942 she was converted for naval service by Lake Washington Shipyards, Houghton, WA USA.
Remotisierung
Repowered 1934 with a 550hp McIntosh & Seymour diesel engine
Referenzen
- Merchant Vessels of the United States (1935)
- Merchant Vessels of the United States (1948)
- www.navsource.org ↗ (website viewed 11/02/2023)
