Story
This tug was built in 1944 by Pacific Boat Building Co. in Tacoma, WA.
Historical Notes
George Schneider writes: After several years sitting neglected in the Fraser River, in early 2026 she was taken to the Arrow Marine shipyard for breaking up.
Owners & Masters
In 1944-1945 she was owned by the United States Army Transportation Service.
In 1946-1948 she was owned by Pioneer Towing Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1948 she was owned by Harbour Towing Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1951-1956 she was owned by Dolmage Towing Co.
In 1956-1960 she was owned by Vancouver Log Towing Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1960 she was owned by Vancouver Tug Boat Co.
In 1961-1970 she was owned by Vancouver Tug Boat Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1970-1971 she was owned by Seaspan International Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1973 she was owned by Island Tug & Barge Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1974-1977 she was owned by Seaspan International Ltd., North Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1977-1979 she was owned by Donald G. Bluff (MO) and Noreen Butt, Victoria BC Canada.
In 1979-2014 she was owned by Breeze Enterprises Ltd., Duncan BC Canada.
In 2015-2025 she was owned by Breeze Enterprises Inc., Salt Spring Island BC Canada.
Rebuilds
In 1962 181.73gt 35.95rt
Repower
Repowered with a 675hp Caterpillar turbo-charged diesel engine (1962)
References
- Canada List of Shipping
- heritage.canadiana.ca ↗
