Vessel Profile

Speedaway

Speedaway
Photo: Kristin Butler

Story

This yacht, speedboat was built in 1944 by Osborne, William G. in Vancouver, BC.

Historical Notes

In 1965 this vessel was beached and broken up, and the remains burned.

Owners & Masters

In 1944-1946 she was owned by Amos Beckman, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1946-1948 she was owned by Beckman Tugboats Ltd., Marpole BC Canada.

In 1948-1956 she was owned by James Towler & Mrs. Marguerite Towers, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1956-1963 she was owned by Richmond Tug Boat Co. Ltd., Richmond BC Canada.

In 1964 she was owned by Delta Towing Co. Ltd., Brackendale BC Canada.

In 1966-1968 she was owned by Squamish Tug Boat Co. Ltd., Brackendale BC Canada.

Repower

Repowered in 1955 with a 95bhp gasoline engine by Chrysler Corp.

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