Story
This tug was built in 1926 by W.M. Muller in Los Angeles, CA.
Historical Notes
George Schneider (May 2026) Writes: In 2014 she was observed being used as a houseboat at Bellingham, WA with the name "Wilmington" showing on her. She's been out of documetation since 1999.
Owners & Masters
In 1926-1942 she was owned by Wilmington Transportation Co., Los Angeles CA USA.
In 1942-1947 she was owned by the United States Navy.
In 1947-1948 she was owned by Wilmington Transportation Co, Los Angeles CA.
In 1949-1952 she was owned by the Catalina Island Steamship Lines, Wilmington CA.
In 1954-1981 she was owned by Wilmington Transportation Co., Wilmington CA USA.
In 1988-1989 she was owned by South Coast Tugboats Inc., San Diego CA USA.
In 1992-1998 she was owned by Salmon Bay Barge Line Inc., Seattle WA USA.
In 1999-2002 she was owned by Gregory A. Robertson, Seattle WA USA.
Repower
In 1964 received a 1080 HP General Motors Diesel engine.
References
Merchant Vessels of the United States (1927-1989), Merchant Vessels of the United States Annual digital data files, 1992-2000, cgmix.uscg.mil ↗ (website viewed 03/08/2024)
