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This barge, crane & derrick was built in 1942 by McKenzie Barge & Derrick Co. Ltd. in Vancouver, BC.
Historical Notes
The RCN employed her as a Derrick Scow at Prince Rupert BC Canada. After the Second World War this vessel was laid up in Bedwell Bay in Indian Arm.
Owners & Masters
In 1942 she was owned by Mckenzie Barge & Derrick Co. Ltd., Vancouver, BC Canada.
In 1944-1946 she was owned by the Royal Canadian Navy.
In 1946-1959 she was owned by Gilley Brothers Ltd., New Westminster BC Canada.
In 1959-1964 she was owned by Evans Coleman & Evans Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1964-1971 she was owned by Ocean Cement Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1971-1977 she was owned by Imperial Marine Industries Ltd., North Surrey BC Canada.
In 1977 the company name Imperial Marine Industries Ltd was changed to Rivtow Marine Ltd.
In 1977-1980 she was owned by Rivtow Marine Ltd., Surrey BC Canada.
In 1980-1982 she was owned by C.R. Aggregate Sales Ltd., Vancouver, BC Canada.
In 1982 she was owned by Ocean Construction Supplies Ltd., Vancouver, BC Canada.
In 1982-2008 she was owned by K. Viney Contracting Ltd., Surrey BC Canada.
Name Significance
B.D. stood for Barge Derrick. M.B.D. stood for Mckenzie Barge & Derrick Co. Ltd.
References
- Canada List of Shipping
- Email (Bryon Taylor - Nauticapedia 08/01/2018)
- RG12 Reel T-11842 (1944) (M.B.D. No. 8)
- RG12 Reel T-11581 (Evco No. 5)
- recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca ↗ (website viewed 05/02/2025)
