Histoire
This tug was built in 1913 by Moscrop, Arthur in Vancouver, BC.
Notes historiques
This vessel was de-powered in 1964 and turned into a barge.
Propriétaires et capitaines
In 1913-1921 she was owned by Herman Thorson, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1921-1937 she was owned by Wilfred Philpott, New Westminster BC Canada.
In 1937-1942 she was owned by Chemainus Towing Co., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1942-1950 she was owned by Straits Towing & Salvage Co. Ltd., Victoria BC Canada.
In 1950-1962 she was owned by Straits Towing Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1962-1963 she was owned by General Shipbreaking Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1963-1966 she was owned by George F.R. Griggs, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1966-1978 she was owned by National Fisheries Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1978 (as a NP barge) she was owned by she was owned by Peter D. Anson, Cortes Island BC Canada.
In 1989-2008 (as a NP barge) she was owned by Stanley Usher, White Rock BC Canada.
Reconstructions
She was rebuilt in 1943 by Vancouver Shipyards. In 1964 she was converted to a non-powered barge.
Remotorisation
Repowered in 1930 with a 165bhp Union Diesel engine.
Références
- Canada List of Shipping
- Photo Courtesy of Nauticapedia Collection
- recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca ↗ (website viewed 07/03/2025)
- recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca ↗ (website viewed 07/03/2025)
