Historia
This research vessel was built in 1950 by Star Shipyards (Mercers) Ltd. in New Westminster, BC.
Notas históricas
In 1950 this vessel was launched by Mrs. Ken W. Morton the wife of the Federal District Engineer.
In 1950 cost $120,000. On February 16, 1956, as the Hilunga, this tug owned by The Minister of Public Works, Ottawa ON sank at Kunghiti Island, Cape St. James QCI BC Canada. This vessel then drifted to Aristazabel Island where this vessel was later salvaged.
Propietarios y capitanes
In 1950-1984 she was owned by The Minister of Public Works, Ottawa ON Canada.
In 1984-1999 she was owned by Roy Horne, North Vancouver BC Canada.
In 2000-2003 she was owned by Ralph I. Higgins, Cowichan Bay BC Canada.
Capitanes
Captain H.W. Dale-Johnson (1956);
Significado del nombre
Hilunga - a First Nations word for "Thunder of the Sea"
Referencias
- Canada List of Shipping
- Times Colonist (Victoria BC) Thursday February 16, 1956 page 3
