Vessel Profile

Hearne Lake

Tug, river 1934 Canada Wood

Photo: NWT Archives N-1989-109-0035

Story

This tug, river was built in 1934 by Northern Boat Building Co. Ltd. in Fort Smith, NT.

In 1962 this vessel was broken up.

In 1934-1958 she was owned by Hudson's Bay Co., London UK.

In 1958-1962 she was owned by Northern Transportation Co. Ltd., Edmonton AB Canada.

Canada List of Shipping
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George Duddy (research notes 2025) Vessels Designed or Built by Captain John Matheson

Name	Hearne Lake

Year Built	1934
Builder	Northern Boat Building Co. Ltd.
Location	Fort Smith, NT, Canada
Hull	Wood
Designer	Captain John Matheson

Type	Tug, river
Dimensions	80.9' × 20.0' × 5.8'
Gross Tons	94.83
Registered Tons	37.34
Propulsion	Screw
Engine	Fairbanks Morse Co., Beloit WI USA
Engine Power	240hp engine (1934)

Registry 1	156578 (Canada)

Fate	Registry closed
Shipwreck	No

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