Story
This work boat (log salvage) was built in 1960 by Wicks Brothers Boatyard Ltd. in Vancouver, BC.
Historical Notes
On May 23, 1965 this log salvage vessel owned by the Gulf Log Salvage Co-operative Association, Vancouver BC burned and sank in Indian Arm BC Canada. The crew saw smoke coming from the engine room in mid-afternoon and when they opened the door there was a mass of flame. Captain Art Younger and Roy Campbell battled the flames with a fire extinguisher but were unsuccessful.
They were taken off by a passing pleasure boat.
Owners & Masters
In 1960-1965 she was owned by the Gulf Log Salvage Co-operative Association, Vancouver BC Canada.
References
- Canada List of Shipping
- heritage.canadiana.ca ↗
- Vancouver Sun (Vancouver BC) Tuesday May 25 1965 page 13
