Donna Foss (1) (tugboat)

The Donna Foss was one of ten Miki-class tugs built for the Army Transporation service. She was completed in the Barbee Marine Yard at Kennydale, Washington in 1944. She was declared surplus by the government in 1946 and was acquired by Foss. She operated in Coastwise and Alaska towing until September 25, 1970 when she was sold to Philippine interests. One year before that in June of 1969 the Donna Foss became the Anna Foss and at the beginning of the Philippine venture was renamed the Bruin. This vessel was decommissioned in mid 1978 at Manila. Michael Skalley, The tug Donna Foss (1), Foss, ninety years of towboating. Seattle: Superior, 1981. p. 161.

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