 Geo. R. Vosburg exiting the bar at the Nehalem River (Neahkahnie Mountain in background at left)
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| History | |
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| Name | George R. Vosburg |
| Port of registry | Astoria, Oregon |
| In service | 1901 |
| Identification | U.S. 86545 |
| Notes | wooden construction |
| General characteristics | |
| Tonnage | 99 gross tons; 59 net tons (as built) |
| Length | 75.5 ft (23.01 m) |
| Beam | 20 ft (6.10 m) |
| Depth | 8.7 ft (2.65 m) depth of hold |
| Installed power | steam engine, converted to diesel 1925 |
| Propulsion | propeller |
| Notes | Known as George M. Brown after 1925. |
George R. Vosburg was a steam tug that operated from 1900 to 1912 on the Columbia River and the north coast of Oregon south from Astoria to the Nehalem River and Tillamook City. Generally called the Vosburg in practice, and referred to as Geo. R. Vosburg in official records, this vessel performed many tasks, from carrying cargo and passengers, and towing barges of rock for jetty construction. After 1925, this vessel was renamed George M. Brown, and was converted to diesel power. Under the name George M. Brown, this vessel remained in service until 1968 or later.