Alexander H. Erickson, a 59.5 gross ton steam harbor tug, was built at New Baltimore, New York, in 1917. She was taken over by the Navy in March 1918 and subsequently served as USS Alexander H. Erickson (ID # 2298) in East Coast waters during and after World War I. The tug was returned to her owner in late August 1919.
This page features our only view of the tug Alexander H. Erickson, which served as USS Alexander H. Erickson (ID # 2298) in 1918-19.
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Note: Photo # NH 100896, a photograph of the tug John S. Olsen, contains an inscription stating "Owner states this tug exactly same size as 'Alexander H. Ericson'."
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Page made 10 September 2002