Vessel Profile

Georgia Transporter

Georgia Transporter
Photo: Ray Warren photo (As Cable Layer) November 7, 2014

Story

This barge, self-propelled was built in 1963 by McKenzie Barge & Derrick Co. Ltd. in North Vancouver, BC.

Historical Notes

In 1963 this vessel was designed for loading and unloading heavy logging and construction equipment on beaches.

Owners & Masters

In 1963-1965 she was owned by Georgia Shipping Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1966-1967 she was owned by McKenzie Barge & Marine Ways Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1968-1978 she was owned by Coal Island Ltd., Sidney BC Canada.

In 1979-1999 she was owned by Shields Navigation Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 2001-2013 she was owned by Island Tug & Barge Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 2016-2018 she was owned by Island Tug & Barge Ltd., Richmond BC Canada.

In 2019 she was owned by Island Tug & Barge Ltd., Burnaby BC Canada.

In 2023-2025 she was owned by Canpac Marine Services Inc., Vancouver BC Canada.

References

Canada List of Shipping

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