Vessel Profile

Umatilla (IX)

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Story

This minesweeper was built in 1918 by Alabama Drydock & Shipbuilding Co. in Mobile, AL.

Owners & Masters

In 1918-1946 she was owned by the United States Navy.

In 1956 she was owned by Max W. Peterson, Prescott, WA USA.

She was owned by Darrell V. Boylan of Ilwaco, WA USA.

In 1975 she was owned by by Udra L. Welch, Newport, OR USA.

In 1978 she was owned by by Jay Pansing, Gold Beach, OR USA.

In 1980 she was owned by by Ruth Ann Johnson of South Beach, OR USA.

In 1988 by Douglas L. Hadsell, Newport, OR USA.

In 2023-2024 she was owned by USA interests.

Armament

In 1918 - Two 3"/50 gun mounts
In 1936 - One 3"/50 dual purpose mount

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