Story
This tug was built in 1924 by Menchions, William R. in Vancouver, BC.
Historical Notes
This vessel was used for yarding logs at Powell River BC Canada. On December 4, 1954 this vessel was sunk in a collision with the propeller of the Italian freighter, Giovanni Amendola in Georgia Strait, with the loss of three crew members: George Crooks; Captain George Ilott; and Gray LeVae. The only survivor was the Captain's 12 year old son Fred Ilott who was found the next morning on Savary lsland. The freighter had wanted the assistance of a pilot when this vessel began to drag her anchor offshore that caused the tug to venture out- and having dropped the pilot suffered the mishap.
Owners & Masters
In 1924-1954 she was owned by Powell River Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
Repower
Repowered with a 100hp Union diesel engine
References
- Transportation Safety Board of Canada (1993)
- Canada List of Shipping
- List of Shipping Casualties Resulting in Total Loss in British Columbia and Coastal Waters Since 1897 (undated manuscript document)
- The Province (Vancouver BC) Monday September 6, 1954 page 25.
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