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This tug was built in 1918 in San Francisco, CA.
Historical Notes
This vessel was employed on the Columbia River.
In 1916 this vessel was employed on the Snake River OR. This vessel was reported to have been out of service about 1923. On December 19, 1923 the steamer Astorian collided with the gas boat Lillico No. 20 near Smiths Cove, Elliott Bay WA USA.
Owners & Masters
In 1918 she was owned by Crowley, San Francisco CA USA.
In 1919 she was owned by Roy Lillico, Seattle WA USA.
In 1935 she was owned by Adolph J. Anderson, Seattle WA USA.
In 1940 she was owned by the United States Navy.
She was owned by Washington Tug & Barge Co., Seattle WA USA.
In 1974 she was owned by Pioneer Towing Co.
In 1974-2009 she was owned by High Tide Towing & Salvage Ltd., Campbell River BC Canada.
Repower
Repowered with a 290bhp CAT diesel engine
References
- Canada List of Shipping
- H. W. McCurdy Marine History of the Pacific Northwest 1966 to 1976 (Ed. Gordon Newell) 1977
- Merchant Vessels of the United States (1935)
