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The $5 stamp depicts the tug Pathfinder, built by Blount Marine, at Warren, Rhode Island. She arrived in Antigua on September 30, 1968. Her deadweight tonnage is 165 tons; length overall 85 ft., draft 12 ft. Built for harbour duties, the tug has twin-screws, each propeller being 6 ft. 6 in. with four blades, her rated power. 2,000 h.p. One of her principal duties is the berthing of cruise ships. SG285

Crew 7
September 1968 completed.

2015 In service, same name and owner, IMO no 8973875

Antigua 1986 30c sg1009, scott? (she can be also her sister the USHER built on the same yard under yard no 145, same details as PATHFINDER, still in service.)
Barbuda 1973 $5 sg121, scott?