Vessel Profile

ST-13 (US Army)

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Story

This tug was built in 1943 by Reliable Welding Works Inc. in Olympia, WA.

Historical Notes

On April 5, 1948 this vessel was stranded and sank in Howe Sound BC Canada.

Owners & Masters

In 1943-1946 she was owned by the United States Army.

In 1946-1948 she was owned by F.M. Yorke & Son Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

References

  • Transportation Safety Board of Canada (1993)
  • Canada List of Shipping
  • List of Shipping Casualties Resulting in Total Loss in British Columbia and Coastal Waters Since 1897 (undated manuscript document)
  • usarmysttugs.com ↗ (website viewed 01/02/2024)
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