Vessel Profile

Vindicator (III)

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Story

This minesweeper was built in 1941 by J.H. Martinac Shipbuilding Co. in Tacoma, WA.

Historical Notes

On January 10, 1944 this vessel sank at Tanaga Island in the Aleutian Islands Alaska USA. This vessel was salvaged and towed to Seattle WA USA. On July 8, 1955 this vessel struck a reef at Ca[e St. Elias AK USA.

Owners & Masters

In 1941-1947 she was owned by the United States Navy.

In 1947 she was owned by W.P. Lowman, Anacortes WA USA.

In 1948 she was owned by Ray Lowman, Anacortes WA USA.

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