Victory (Propeller), U86142, 1921

J. J. FREITUS NEW NAME OF REBUILT TUG COOPER.
      The American Towing Company's tug heretofore known as the COOPER will hereafter be called the J. J. FREITUS, her name having been changed this week. She has her new name plates on her and as she was only recently given a rebuild and fitted out for the rough work of the coming winter, she is in fine shape for breaking ice in the river and harbor.
      Capt. James Baker sails the FREITUS in daytime and Capt. Lon Lynn commands her at night. Both skippers have excellent reputations.
      Buffalo Daily Courier
      October 27, 1916
     
     
      Steam screw JOHN J. FREITUS. * U.S. No. 86142. Of 53 tons gross; 26 tons net. Home port, Buffalo, N.Y.
      * Formerly GEORGE COOPER.
      Merchant Vessel List, U.S., 1916
      List of Name Changes from, July 1, to Nov. 30, 1916
     

      Steam screw JOHN J. TREITUS.* U.S. No. 86142. Of 53 tons gross; 26 tons net. Built at Manitowoc, Wis., in 1891. Home port, Buffalo, N.Y. 68.0 x 18.4 x 9.0 and a crew of 5. Tow service.
      * Formerly steam screw GEORGE COOPER.
      Merchant Vessel List, U.S., 1917
     
NOTE:-- The 1916 Merchant Vessel List spells the name as FREITUS, but the 1917 & 1918 use TREITUS.


      Steam screw GEORGE COOPER. U.S. No. 86142. Of 53.90 tons gross; 26.95 tons net. Built at Manitowoc, Wis., in 1891. Home port, Milwaukee, Wis. 68.0 x 18.4 x 9.0 and a crew of 5. Tow service.
      Merchant Vessel List, U.S., 1896.



      Steam screw VICTORY..* U.S. No. 86142. Of 53 tons gross; 26 tons net. Built at Manitowoc, Wis., in 1891. Home port, Detroit, Mich. 68.0 x 18.4 x 9.0 and a crew of 5. Freight service.
      * Formerly steam screw [a] GEORGE COOPER, [b] JOHN J. TRIETUS.
      Merchant Vessel List, U.S., 1921