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This patrol boat was built in 2008 by SAFE Boats International in Port Orchard, WA.
Historical Notes
George Schneider writes: She was originally a U. S. Coast Guard "RB-S" (Response boat-small) class patrol boat, designated the Defender class by her builder.
She was auctioned at Sabine Pass, Texas, in October 2015. As C24927BC she was first registered in 2016. In August 2023 she showed a registry number, but also had the name AMELIA and the number BCML I on her. In November she was officially documented and her name registered as BCML I.
Owners & Masters
In 2008-2015 she was owned by the U. S. Coast Guard.
In 2023-2026 she was owned by British Columbia Marine Logistics Ltd., Squamish BC Canada.
References
- Canada List of Shipping (accessed 2023 and 2026)
- U. S. General Services Administration surplus sales.
