Ship Details

K.68

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Registry #1 193473 (Canada) Registry #2 Registry #3
IMO# MMSI# VRN#
 
Name 1 1950 K.68 Name 6
Name 2 1955 Straits No. 68 Name 7
Name 3 1967 M.4 Name 8
Name 4 Name 9
Name 5 Name 10
 
Year Built 1950 Place Vancouver Area BC Country Canada
 
Designer (nk) Measurement (imp) 93.5' x 34.0' x 8.4'
Builder Wright Shipyards Measurement (metric) ?m x ?m x ?m
Hull Wood Displacement
Gross Tonnage 232.71 Type 1 Scow
Registered Tonnage 232.71 Type 2
Engine Engine Manufacture (nk)
Repower Propulsion Non-powered
Rebuilds Call Sign
Pendant  # Masters
 
Owner(s)
In 1950-1954 she was owned by McKeen Scows Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada. In 1954-1956 she was owned by Straits Towing Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada. In 1956-1962 she was owned by the British Columbia Electric Co., Vancouver BC Canada. In 1962-1963 she was owned by British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority, Vancouver BC Canada. In 1963-1972 she was owned by Frederick J. Whitecroft (MO), Vancouver BC Canada.
 
Fate Registry closed Date 1972-08-21
 
Named Features
Significance of Name
 
Anecdotes
In 1972 this vessel was reported sunk for use as a breakwater at Horseshoe Bay.
 
References
Canada List of Shipping; http://heritage.canadiana.ca/view/oocihm.lac_reel_t11931/306?r=0&s=6 ;
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