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This schooner was built in 1913 by United Engine Works, San Francisco CA in Alameda, CA.
Historical Notes
Built as a Cannery tender (which type was alternately classed as cargo, fishing, passenger, or workboat). Taken over by the U.S. Navy in 1942 for use as a tug.
Owners & Masters
In 1913-1935 she was owned by Alaska Packers Association, San Francisco CA.
In 1942-1944 she was owned by the United States Navy.
In 1945-1949 she was owned by Ernest A. Judd (Pacific Water Taxi Co.) Long Beach CA USA.
In 1949 the company was renamed as Pacific Towboat & Salvage Co. Between 1965-1968 she was owned by Alaska Barge & Transport Co., Seattle WA USA.
She was removed from service between 1981-1989.
Repower
In 1945 she was repowered with Fairbanks-Morse 8cyl diesels for 700hp.
References
- Lloyd's Register Vol. 1 1926-1927
- Merchant Vessels of the United States (1935)
- Merchant Vessels of the United States (1948)
- Email (George Schneider - Nauticapedia 04/04/2023)
