Story
This tug was built in 1905 by Kickham, Thomas J. in Vancouver, BC.
Historical Notes
On October 9, 1954 this vessel grounded in First Narrows with the P.G.E. No.2 in tow.
Owners & Masters
In 1905 she was owned by Harold A. Jones, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1910-1918 she was owned by T.J. Kickman, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1918-1920 she was owned by Le Roi Tow Boat Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1921 she was owned by Coyle Towing Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1926-1957 she was owned by Pacific (Coyle) Navigation Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1957-1961 she was owned by Straits Towing Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1961-1963 she was owned by Daniel Yochcowitz, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1963 she was owned by Lindert Van Egmond, Burnaby BC Canada.
In 1963-1964 she was owned by William Koropecki, Boston Bar BC Canada.
In 1964-1979 she was owned by Parsons Towing Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
Masters
Captain Richard James (1922-1927); Captain Jimmy Simpson (1955);
Rebuilds
She had her engine removed and was rebuilt as a barge 185gt 1962c
Repower
Repowered with a 275hp engine (1957c); Engine removed (1962c);
References
- Canada List of Shipping
- Lloyd's Register Vol. 1 1926-1927
- heritage.canadiana.ca ↗
