Story
This lighthouse tender was built in 1921 by B.C. Yacht & Boat Builders Co. in Victoria, BC.
Historical Notes
In 1974 her heat exchanger failed and flooded the battery bank which caught fire. This vessel was destroyed by fire and sank off the Ballenas Islands BC Canada.
Owners & Masters
In 1921-1931 she was owned by The Minister of Marine, Ottawa ON Canada.
In 1937-1949 she was owned by The Minister of Transport, Ottawa ON Canada.
In 1951-1957 she was owned by Island Tug & Barge Co. Ltd., Victoria BC Canada.
In 1957-1960 she was owned by Harold R. Robinson, Victoria BC Canada.
In 1960-1966 she was owned by Robinson Holdings Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1966-1974 she was owned by Andrew Widsten, Bella Bella BC Canada.
Repower
Repowered with a 100bhp F-M Diesel engine; Repowered with a 165hp Gardner 8L3 engine
References
- Canada List of Shipping
- heritage.canadiana.ca ↗
