Vessel Profile

Henry Harder

Henry Harder
Photo: Loch McJannett

Story

This tug was built in 1955 by John Manly Ltd. in New Westminster, BC.

Owners & Masters

In 1955-1956 she was owned by Ace Industries Ltd., New Westminster BC Canada.

In 1958-1959 she was owned by National Towing Co. Ltd., New Westminster BC Canada.

In 1961-1970 she was owned by Premat Construction Ltd., New Westminster BC Canada.

In 1971-1984 she was owned by Fraser River Pile Driving Co. Ltd., New Westminster BC Canada.

In 1985-1993 she was owned by Allan R. Eagle, Richmond BC Canada.

In 1994-1995 she was owned by Seabird Towing Ltd., Richmond BC Canada.

In 1997-2019 she was owned by Matthews Marine Ltd., Langley BC Canada.

In 2023-2024 she was owned by Nitro Marine Towing Ltd., Richmond BC Canada.

Rebuilds

She was rebuilt to 10.33m x 3.72m x 1.52m 9.98gt 6.68rt

Repower

Repowered with a 325bhp diesel engine (2004c)

References

  • Canada List of Shipping
  • Photo Courtesy of Nauticapedia Collection
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