Vessel Profile

Helac

Helac
Photo: John Henderson

Story

This work boat was built in 1915 by Seymour, J.M. in Pitt River, BC.

Owners & Masters

In 1915-1918 she was owned by Small & Bucklin Lumber Co. Ltd., New Westminster BC Canada.

In 1918 she was owned by Laura F. Maitland, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1918-1926 she was owned by Vancouver Dredging & Salvage Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1926-1941 she was owned by Vancouver Drydock & Salvage Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1941-1945 she was owned by Vancouver Drydock & Salvage Co. Ltd., North Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1945-1946 she was owned by Pacific Towing Co. Ltd., Victoria BC Canada.

In 1946-1977 she was owned by C.H. Cates & Sons Ltd., North Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1977-1980 she was owned by Alan E. Gear, Ganges BC Canada.

In 1980-1987 she was owned by Sea Steel Inc., Port Alberni BC Canada.

In 1997 she was owned by Canadian interests.

Rebuilds

In 1931 she was rebuilt at Vancouver BC.

Repower

Repowered in 1931 with a 60hp engine by Fairbanks-Morse Co.; Repowered with a 228hp engine by General Motors Corp.

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