Vessel Profile

Bayburn

Bayburn
Photo: John Henderson

Story

This tug was built in 1948 by Cooper's Boatyard in Vancouver, BC.

Owners & Masters

In 1948 she was owned by William R. Lynd, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1955 she was owned by W.R. Lynd & A. Smith, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1956-1958 she was owned by Bayburn Towing Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1963-1965 she was owned by Paul Morris, Seattle WA USA.

In 1965-1976 she was owned by Jan Paterson, Gig Harbour WA USA.

In 1998 she was owned by Robert Linder, Bellevue WA USA.

Name Significance

The name was made up of letters from the name board salvaged from the Burnaby (#111532).

Repower

Repowered with a Cummins NHRMS 600 diesel 300bhp engine

References

Canada List of Shipping

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