Vessel Profile

Gleeful

Gleeful
Photo: John Henderson

Story

This tug was built in 1913 by Moscrop, Arthur in Vancouver, BC.

Historical Notes

In 1972 this vessel was converted to a barge, in use at Sointula for Norpac Fish as a buying station. This vessel is no longer registered in Canada.

Owners & Masters

In 1913-1931 she was owned by Canadian Tugboat Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1946-1948 she was owned by Oswald New, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1948-1958 she was owned by Coastal Towing Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1958 she was owned by National Fisheries Ltd. Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1960-1963 she was owned by Perry Hilton, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1963 she was owned by by Coast Marine towing & Salvage Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1963-1970 she was owned by Elizabeth P. Carver, North Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1972-1988 (NP) she was owned by Norpac Fisheries Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 2001-2017 she was owned by J.S. McMilan Fisheries Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

Rebuilds

In 1958 she was converted into non-powered (barge) fish camp and marine service station. In 1964 she was again converted to a fish camp.

Repower

Non-powered

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