Story
This tug was built in 1913 by Western Drydock & Shipbuilding Co. in Port Arthur, ON.
Historical Notes
In 1913 this vessel was built in Port Arthur ON, this vessel was shipped out in sections.
In 1914 this vessel was assembled at Okanagan Landing BC Canada.
In 1967 this vessel was withdrawn from service. This vessel is preserved in a museum collection at Okanagan Landing BC Canada.
In 1976 this vessel was designated as a Heritage Vessel.
In 1976 this vessel was permenently beached.
In 1991 this vessel was designated as a Vintage Vessel by the Maritime Museum of British Columbia. This vessel is now dryberthed.
Owners & Masters
In 1913-1969 she was owned by Canadian Pacific Railway Co., Montreal PQ.
In 1969-1970 she was owned by Leonard J. Keefer (MO), Murrayvale BC Canada.
In 1975 she was owned by the Okanagan Landing & District Community Association, Okanagan Landing BC Canada. (Registry closed 1976-12-16) In 1991-1992 she was owned by the Kettle Valley Railway Heritage Society, Penticton BC Canada.
Name Significance
Name derived from a native First Nations word meaning 'Place of water'.
Repower
Repowered with a 125hp engine (1961c)
References
- Canada List of Shipping
- heritage.canadiana.ca ↗
