Vessel Profile

G. of G. No. 3 (II)

Scow 1929 Canada Wood Shipwreck

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Story

This scow was built in 1929 by B.C. Dock Co. Ltd., Vancouver B.C..

Historical Notes

In 1972 this vessel was reported as sunk and used as a breakwater.

Owners & Masters

In 1929-1972 she was owned by Gulf of Georgia Towing Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

Name Significance

The initials "G. of G. " stood for Gulf of Georgia.

References

Harbour & Shipping (Progress Publishing Co. Ltd.) Vol. 13 (1930)
Canada List of Shipping
heritage.canadiana.ca ↗

Vessel Data

Identity

Name	G. of G. No. 3 (II)

Construction

Year Built	1929
Builder	B.C. Dock Co. Ltd., Vancouver B.C.
Location	Vancouver, BC, Canada
Hull	Wood

Specifications

Type	Scow
Dimensions	80.9' × 32.1' × 8.3'
Gross Tons	201.57
Registered Tons	201.57
Propulsion	Non-powered

Registry

Registry 1	155280 (Canada)

Status

Fate	Registry closed
Date	7 December 1972
Shipwreck	Yes

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