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This tug was built in 1939 by Vancouver Shipyards Ltd..
Historical Notes
On January 09, 1971 this vessel was destroyed by fire and sank in Doctor Bay BC Canada.
Owners & Masters
In 1939-1941 she was owned by Harris Towing Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1941-1942 she was owned by Pacific (Coyle) Navigation Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1942-1956 she was owned by Harris Towing Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1956 she was owned by Pacific (Coyle) Navigation Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1956 she was owned by Norman R. Whitall Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1956-1968 she was owned by Straits Towing Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1968-1969 she was owned by John Bentzen, Duncan BC Canada.
In 1969-1971 she was owned by Hansen Towing Ltd., Campbell River BC Canada.
Masters
Captain Don Borthwick (1972)
Repower
Repowered in 1954 with a 280bhp diesel engine by Enterprise Engine & Foundry Co., San Francisco CA
References
- Canada List of Shipping
- Photo Courtesy of Nauticapedia Collection
- heritage.canadiana.ca ↗
- heritage.canadiana.ca ↗
