Vessel Profile

Straits No. 48

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Story

This barge was built in 1958 by Wright Shipyards in Vancouver, BC.

Historical Notes

On August 17, 1960 this vessel was struck by a vessel or vessels unknown and sank in Vancouver Harbour BC Canada.

Owners & Masters

In 1958-1960 she was owned by Lorne M. Grimston, Vancouver BC Canada.

References

  • Transportation Safety Board of Canada (1993)
  • Canada List of Shipping
  • List of Shipping Casualties Resulting in Total Loss in British Columbia and Coastal Waters Since 1897 (undated manuscript document)
  • recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca ↗ (website viewed 09/04/2025)
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