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This scow, cargo was built in 1927 by McKenzie Barge & Derrick Co. Ltd. in Vancouver, BC.
Historical Notes
In Ocober 1976 this vessel sank in Port Alberni Harbour. This vessel was re-floated and permanently beached at Cous Creek in Alberni INlet as a breakwater.
Owners & Masters
In 1927-1934 she was owned by the Portlock Fishing Co. Ltd., Victoria BC Canada.
In 1934-1943 she was owned by Percy Stone (MO), Port Alberni BC Canada.
In 1943-1949 she was owned by Ethelbert D. Stone (MO) and Percy Stone, Port Alberni BC Canada.
In 1949-1974 she was owned by Stone Brothers Ltd., Port Alberni BC Canada.
In 1974-1976 she was owned by Pacific Towing Services Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
Name Significance
SBL stands for the initials of the owners.
References
- Canada List of Shipping
- heritage.canadiana.ca ↗
