Dorothy Cullen, a 99 gross ton (280 tons displacement) harbor tug, was built in 1893 by the Atlantic Works of Boston, Massachusetts. She was named Joseph O'Riorden during an earlier part of her career. In late December 1917, while owned by the Cullen Transportation Company of New York City, the tug was inspected by the Third Naval District and, in early September 1918, she was taken over by the Navy. Later purchased from her owners, she was placed in commission in mid-September as USS Dorothy Cullen (ID # 2183). She served for more than a year in the New York harbor area, performing towing and minesweeping duties. Decommissioned in October 1919, Dorothy Cullen was sold in July 1920.
This page features all the views we have concerning the harbor tug Dorothy Cullen of 1893, which was USS Dorothy Cullen (ID # 2183) in 1918-1920.
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Page made 31 January 2006