Vessel Profile

Rhododendron (USCG)

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Story

This buoy & light tender was built in 1935 by Commercial Iron Works in Portland, OR.

Historical Notes

On November 26, 1966 this vessel was reported to have sunk after foundering off Anchor Point AK USA.

Owners & Masters

In 1935-1959 she was owned by the United States Coast Guard.

In 1958 she was owned by the State of Washington Department of Civil Defense.

In 1959-1965 she was owned by USA interests.

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