Story
This tug was built in 1947 by Marine Sales & Service Co. Ltd. in Victoria, BC.
Historical Notes
On April 2, 1976 this vessel was destroyed by fire in Pryce Channel, Redonda Island BC Canada.
Owners & Masters
In 1947-1956 she was owned by Harry Froome, Victoria BC Canada.
In 1956-1964 she was owned by Hughes Bros. Towing Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1964 she was owned by Jakdeb Marine Services Holdings Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1970-1972 she was owned by Bute Towing Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1972-1973 she was owned by Guardian Tug & Barge Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1974-1976 she was owned by William T. Kelly (MO), Port Coquitlam BC Canada.
Repower
Repowered 1963 with a 325bhp diesel engine by Caterpillar Tractor Co., Peoria IL USA.
References
- Canada List of Shipping
- Photo Courtesy of Nauticapedia Collection
- List of Shipping Casualties Resulting in Total Loss in British Columbia and Coastal Waters Since 1897 (undated manuscript document)
- heritage.canadiana.ca ↗
