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This icebreaker, heavy was built in 1983 by Burrard-Yarrows Corp., North Vancouver BC.
Historical Notes
This vessel was a Class-4 icebreaker protecting drilling platforms from dangerous ice loads, provide supply services and anchor handling duties. were designed to try to extend the drilling season in the Arctic for Beaudrill Limited by developing a supply vessel which could withstand winter ice conditions.
In 1991 this vessel made a west to east transit of the Northwest Passage under the command of Captain P. Kimmerley.
Owners & Masters
In 1983 she was owned by BeauDril Ltd. a subsidiary of Gulf Canada Resorces Inc., Calgary AB Canada.
In 1983 she was owned by Gulf Canada Resources Ltd., Calgary AB Canada.
In 1994 she was owned by the Minister of Transport Canada, Ottawa ON Canada.
In 1997-2022 she was owned by The Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, Ottawa ON Canada.
Masters
Captain P. Kimmerley (1990-1991)
Name Significance
Named for the popular amputee trans-Canada runner Terry Fox who came from Vancouver BC and died during an attempt to run across Canada.
References
- Canada List of Shipping
- Maginley, C.D. & B. Collin (2001)
- MacFarlane, J.M. (1992) Northwest Passage Challengers. In Resolution. Spring Issue. Maritime Museum of British Columbia
- Canada List of Shipping
