Vessel Profile

G.N. 4

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Story

This scow was built in 1920 by Crane, Joseph H. in New Westminster, BC.

Historical Notes

She was chartered by the Royal Canadian Air Force for Second World War service.

Owners & Masters

In 1920-1922 she was owned by Joseph Crane, New Westminster BC Canada.

In 1922-1924 she was owned by McNeill, Welsh and Wilson Ltd., New Westminster BC Canada.

In 1923 she was owned by Sydney Wilson, New Westminster BC Canada.

In 1923 she was owned by Harry J. Turney, Point Grey BC Canada and George Lindsay (JO), Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1923-1926 she was owned by Pacific Tug & Barge Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1926-1937 she was owned by Pacific (Coyle) Navigation Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1937-1963 she was owned by Gulf of Georgia Towing Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1963-1977 she was owned by Francis Millerd & Co. Ltd., West Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1977-1983 she was owned by Millerd Fisheries Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1983-2010 she was owned by Charlemagne Oil & Gas Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

Name Significance

The initials M.W.W. stood for McNeill, Welch & Wilson Ltd. The initials "G. of G. " stood for Gulf of Georgia.

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