This tug was built in 1942 by Reliable Welding Works Inc. in Olympia, WA.
George Schneider (June 2026) writes: The name Irwin was a name seen on this tug while still officially ST-39 in Army service.
In 1942-1945 she was owned by the United States Army.
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