Story
This tug was built in 1919 by U.S. Navy Yard (Mare Island CA).
Historical Notes
In 1994 this vessel was a liveaboard in the Fraser River BC Canada.
Owners & Masters
In 1919-1947 she was owned by the U. S. Navy.
In 1948 she was owned by H. M. Wiemers, San Francisco CA USA.
In 1949-52 she was owned by Charley A. Bradshaw, San Francisco CA USA and briefly classed for fishing.
In 1953-1967 she was owned by Island Tug & Barge Ltd., Victoria BC Canada.
In 1972 she was owned by May Marine Electric Ltd., North Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1973-1983 she was owned by Newman Log Boomong Ltd., Duncan BC Canada.
In 1994 she was owned by Kevin Celaude, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 2004-2013 she was owned by Tom Sauter, Langley BC Canada.
Rebuilds
In 1935 she was rebuilt at Mare Island CA. In 1964 she was rebuilt at Victoria BC 18.75m x 5.06m x 1.80m 39.93gt 17.59rt
Repower
Repowered with a 440hp GM diesel engine (1959)
References
- Merchant Vessels of the United States (1945-1952), Canada List of Shipping
- Photo Courtesy of Nauticapedia Collection
