Vessel Profile

George R. Pearkes (C.C.G.S.)

George R. Pearkes (C.C.G.S.)
Photo: Ray Warren Collection, July 18, 1986, Vancouver

Story

This icebreaker, arctic class ii (major navaids tender) was built in 1986 by Burrard-Yarrows Corp., Esquimalt BC.

Historical Notes

This vessel was a sister-ship of the Martha L. Black and they alternated every other year in Western Arctic service.

They are both classified as Light Icebreaker-Navaids Tenders commissioned in 1986. This vessel was transferred to the Quebec Region.

In 2004 this vessel was based at Quebec QC.

Owners & Masters

In 1986 she was owned by Minister of Transport, Ottawa ON in service with the Canadian Coast Guard, Victoria BC Canada.

In 2003-2024 she was owned by the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, Ottawa ON for the Canadian Coast Guard.

References

  • Maginley, C.D. & B. Collin (2001)
  • Canada List of Shipping
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