Vessel Profile

YSD-18 (US Navy)

YSD-18 (US Navy)
Photo: Kyle Stubbs, Everett WA, 05Dec2020

Story

This seaplane wrecking derrick was built in 1941 by Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in Bremerton, WA.

Historical Notes

Kyle Stubbs states (June 2026): "It was reported that during high-water condition on the Snohomish River on December 11-12, 2025, the Mary B broke loose from its mooring, then drifted downriver and into Puget Sound, eventually being located near the Mukilteo ferry terminal. The Mary B was taken under tow to safe moorage later that day."

Owners & Masters

In 1941-1956 she was owned by the United States Navy.

In 1978-2001 she was owned by Madjic & Sons, Kodiak AK USA.

In 2009-2011 she was owned by SIlver Salmon LLC, Woodinville WA USA.

In 2021-2024 she was owned by Northland Tenders LLC, Everett WA USA.

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