Vessel Profile

Simon Fraser (C.C.G.S.)

Simon Fraser (C.C.G.S.)
Photo: John Henderson

Story

This icebreaker, light was built in 1960 by Burrard Drydock Co. Ltd. in North Vancouver, BC.

Historical Notes

In 2000 this vessel made a west to east transit of the Northwest passage in support of the St. Roch II.

In 2006 she was taken to Livorno Italy for conversion to a yacht.

Owners & Masters

In 1960-2003 she was owned by the Minister of Transport, Ottawa ON Canada. (On 2003-04-16 her Canadian Register was closed.) In 2006 she was owned by Quay Marine Associates Inc.

References

  • Jane's Fighting Ships
  • Maginley, C.D. & B. Collin (2001)
  • Canada List of Shipping
  • wwwapps.tc.gc.ca ↗ (website viewed 17/09/2026)
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