Vessel Profile

Polar Bear (VI)

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Story

This gate vessel was built in 1942 by Dravo Contracting Corp. in Neville Island, PA.

Owners & Masters

In 1942 she was owned by the United States Navy.

In 2023-2024 she was owned by USA interests.

Rebuilds

She was rebuilt as a fishboat.

Repower

She had a diesel engine installed.

References

cgmix.uscg.mil ↗ (website viewed 03/10/2024)

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