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Histoire
This tug was built in 1912 by Cochrane & Sons Ltd. in Selby, Yorkshire.
Notes historiques
Captain B.L. Johnson converted her to a tug. This vessel was commanded by his son.
In 1959 this vessel was broken up by Capital Iron & Metals Ltd., Victoria BC Canada.
Propriétaires et capitaines
In 1912 she was owned by the Canadian Fishing Company, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1914 she was owned by Atlin Construction Co., Grimsby UK.
In 1929-1934 she was owned by Canadian Fish and Cold Storage Co. Ltd., Prince Rupert BC Canada.
In 1934 she was owned by Captain Bernard L. Johnson, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1935 she was owned by Westward Towing Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1936-1940 she was owned by San Juan Towing Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1941-1959 she was owned by Island Tug & Barge Ltd., Victoria BC Canada.
Capitaines
Captain Frank Unwin (1938); Captain Charlie Goodwin; Captain Dillon; Captain Evan 'Drydie' Drysdale; Captain Jim Talbot; Captain George Dance; Captain Bob Ryder;
Signification du nom
It was named for a principal of the Canadian Fish & Cold Storage Co., Prince Rupert BC.
Reconstructions
In 1934 she was converted to a tug.
Remotorisation
Repowered with a 400hp engine. (1949c);
Références
- Canada List of Shipping
- Prince Rupert: An illustrated history (2010)
- Photo Courtesy of Nauticapedia Collection
