Profil du navire

Defender (II)

Defender (II)
Photo: John M. MacFarlane

Histoire

This tug was built in 1952 by Wright Shipyards in Vancouver, BC.

Notes historiques

In 1980 this vessel was lost in Anderson Bay, Texada Island BC after a boomstick was driven through her hull. This vessel was beached and stripped of all items of value.

Propriétaires et capitaines

In 1952-1961 she was owned by Gulf of Georgia Towing Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1961-1965 she was owned by North Arm Transportation Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1965-1969 she was owned by Joseph Veasey (MO), Rivers Inlet BC Canada.

In 1969-1971 she was owned by Joseph Veasey (MO), Rivers Inlet BC Canada.

In 1972 she was owned by Hub Towing Ltd., Nanaimo BC Canada.

In 1973-1974 she was owned by Gieser Marine Salvage & Diving Ltd., BC Canada.

In 1975 she was owned by John Dolmage, Half Moon Bay BC Canada.

In 1978-2004 she was owned by George M. Mooney, Halfmoon Bay BC Canada.

Remotorisation

Repowered in 1957 with a 220hp diesel engine by General Motors Corp.

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