USRC Wissahickon
Tugboat
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USRC Wissahickon was one of two Winnisimmet-class harbor tugs constructed by Spedden Company for the Revenue Cutter Service. She was initially stationed at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[2][1] Ellsworth P. Bertholf served as captain of her from 9 November 1906 to 20 September 1907 in his first tour as a commanding officer.[3] Bertholf would later serve as the Commandant of the Coast Guard.[4] After the U.S. Coast Guard was formed in 1915, she was known as USCGC Wissahickon. In 1916, she was transferred to Baltimore, Maryland. The Navy assumed control of her from 6 April 1917 to 28 August 1919 during World War I. On 1 January 1923 she was transferred from Baltimore to New York City, where she remained in service until being decommissioned on 8 May 1935.[2][1] On 8 May 1935 Wissahickon was decommissioned and later sold.[1]
 USRC Wissahickon | |
| History | |
|---|---|
 United States | |
| Namesake | Wissahickon Creek |
| Builder | Spedden Company, Baltimore, Maryland |
| Cost | $69,800 |
| Launched | 11 June 1904 |
| Commissioned | 3 December 1904 |
| Decommissioned | 8 May 1935 |
| Fate | Sold |
| Notes | As USCGC Wissahickon after 30 January 1915 |
| General characteristics | |
| Class & type | Winnisimmet-class |
| Type | harbor tug |
| Displacement | 194 tons[1] |
| Length | 96 ft 6 in (29.41 m) |
| Beam | 20 ft 6 in (6.25 m) |
| Draft | 9 ft (2.7 m) |
| Installed power | Babcock & Wilcox water boiler, steam engine, 500 SHP |
| Propulsion | 1 screw |
| Speed | 12 knots (max) |
| Complement | 11 |
| Armament | none |