Story
This tug was built in 1934 by Edward Mercer's Shipyard in New Westminster, BC.
Historical Notes
In 1950 as a vessel this vessel was first listed in the Canadian List of Shipping. Hull- Carvel planked cedar displacement hull. Frames- Oak. Decks- Planked and plywood. Cabin- Plywood. Cabin Configuration: Trunk cabin, wheelhouse amidships, aft cabin.
Owners & Masters
In 1934 she was owned by Clarence McLean, New Westminster BC Canada.
In 1950-1951 she was owned by Norman Stone, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1953 she was owned by Daniel G. Renix (MO), Vancouver BC and Charles Battle, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1954-1977 she was owned by Battle and Houghland Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1978 she was owned by M. Kent and J. Wright, Sidney BC Canada.
In 1979 she was owned by Michael W. Kent (MO), Sidney BC Canada.
In 1980-1983 she was owned by Cecil A. LaForge (MO), Victoria BC Canada.
In 1984-1986 she was owned by Stanley M. Gauthier, Victoria BC Canada.
In 1987-1999 she was owned by James & Linda Swan, Mission BC Canada.
In 2001-2004 she was owned by Debbie I. Bryant, Port Alberni BC Canada.
In 2012-2025 she was owned by John W. Gilbert, Nanaimo BC Canada.
Repower
Repowered with a 125hp diesel Cummins Engine Co. 6-cylinder engine (1955); Repowered with a 30bhp engine (1958c);
References
- Canada List of Shipping
- heritage.canadiana.ca ↗
