Story
This tug was built in 1939 by A.C. Benson Shipyard Ltd. in Vancouver, BC.
Historical Notes
In 2019 this vessel was been laid up in the Fraser River for some years, and is thought to be a candidate for breaking up.
Owners & Masters
In 1939-1969 she was owned by Great West Towing & Salvage Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1969-1972 she was owned by Nanaimo Marine Services Ltd., Nanaimo BC Canada.
In 1973-1974 she was owned by Whipsaw Land & Cattle Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1975-1986 she was owned by Qualicum Towing Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1987-1989 she was owned by North Arm Transportation Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1990-1995 she was owned by Qualicum Towing (1989) Ltd., Parksville BC Canada.
In 1997-2013 she was owned by Samson Marine Resources Inc., Richmond BC Canada.
Repower
Repowered with a 10nhp engine (1941); Repowered with a 200hp engine (1944); Repowered with a 400bhp engine (1953);
References
- Canada List of Shipping
- recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca ↗ (website viewed 17/08/2025)
