Vessel Profile

Stelmar

Stelmar
Photo: Western Fisheries Magazine April 1961

Story

This work boat was built in 1928 by Foster, Bertram in Victoria, BC.

Historical Notes

This vessel was owned by the infamous Brother XII who lived on Valdez Island and DeCourcey Island BC

Owners & Masters

In 1928-1933 she was owned by Edward A. Wilson (Brother Twelve), Cedar BC Canada.

In 1933-1940 she was owned by J.R. Morgan Ltd.

In 1956-1958 she was owned by Joseph W. Chappell, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1958-1973 she was owned by Stelmar Towing Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1973 she was owned by Weldwood Transportation Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1974-2004 she was owned by Delta Towing Ltd., Delta BC Canada.

In 2011-2013 she was owned by 581458 B.C. Ltd., Comox BC Canada.

Name Significance

Khuenatem was an Egyptian god.

Rebuilds

In 1957 she was rebuilt at Vancouver BC to 9.88gt 6.72rt

Repower

Repowered in 1961 with a 325bhp engine by Caterpillar Tractor Corp.;

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