Originally built during World War II as a US Navy Medium Landing Ship (Rocket) (LSM(R)), this vessel was later sold and converted into a self-propelled barge for service between Seattle and Alaska.

Seen laid-up along the Duwamish River.

USCG Doc #: 696457 (now expired)
Type: Freight Ship
Owner: Island Tug & Barge Co, Seattle, WA
Flag: USA
Hailing Port: Seattle, WA
Call Sign: WTL4965
Length: 59.65 m
Beam: 10.36 m
Tonnage: 487 GT/445 NT
Year of Build: 1945
Builder: Charleston Naval Shipyard, Charleston, SC
Former Name:
ARCTIC TRANSPORT (Unk-2008)
LFR 401 (1969-Unk)
USS BIG BLACK RIVER LSMR 401 (1955-69)
USS LSMR 401 (1945-55)