Vessel Profile

Salsea Belle

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Story

This seaplane wrecking derrick was built in 1931 by U.S. Navy Yard (Portsmouth NH).

Historical Notes

On February 4, 1981 this vessel foundered 60 miles south of Yakutat AK USA.

Owners & Masters

In 1931 she was owned by the United States Navy.

In 1951 she was owned by the Pacific Towboat & Salvage Co., Long Beach CA USA.

In 1952 she was owned by Foss Launch & Tug Co., Tacoma WA USA.

In 1961 she was owned by Ryan Contracting Corp., Santa Barbara CA USA.

She was owned by Jaconson Brothers, Seattle WA USA.

Rebuilds

She was rebuilt as a fishboat.

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