Story
This tug was built in 1953 by Pacific Coast Engineering Co. (PACECO) in Alameda, CA.
Historical Notes
George Schneider (May 2026) writes: I'm told by crewmen that this class of boats had a peculiar name: When they were being built, the owners proudly called them "The Hundred Footers" which somebody mis-heard as "The Funny Boats" and that name stuck with them to the end. All 6 of the class were built by PACECO but outfitted by Pacific Drydock & Repair, Oakland CA.
They had surplus WWII engines and instead of rubrails they had one-inch thick sheer strakes.
Owners & Masters
In 1953-1981 she was owned by Shipowners & Merchants Tugboat Co., San Francisco CA USA.
In 1992-1998 she was owned by Canada-based interests.
In 1998-2018 she was owned by Transportadora Maritime de Baja California SA de CV (Mexico) and registered in Panama.
References
- Pacific Work Boat Magazine, January 1953, Page 13. Merchant Vessels of the United States, 1954-1989, cgmix.uscg.mil ↗ (website viewed 28/11/2024)
- Lloyds Register 2019.
