Geschichte
This tug was built in 1965 by Van's Steel Fabricators Ltd. in Vancouver, BC.
Historische Notizen
This vessel is no longer registered in Canada. Captain Pete Young reports that "In 2016 this vessel was on the beach." Robert Critchley (British Columbia Nautical History Facebook Group 02/08/2019) stated that "in better times, 1986/87, we used her handlogging, Don Thompson owned it, D and B Marine Towing Ltd. handy little boat." Paul Dixon (British Columbia Nautical History Facebook Group 02/08/2019) stated "Husky Marine Towing was owned by Ben Palmer.
He used to laugh about phone calls he received in the middle of the night - "yeah, I'm in the ditch on Highway 16, can you come and get me out?" To which he'd reply - "gee, I don't think I've got enough cable."" Lonnie E. Berrow (British Columbia Nautical History Facebook Group 02/08/2019) states that "Dave Unsworth in Port Clements owns her, its beached on his property. I think the cooling pipes were rotted out and hull needs repair."
Eigentümer & Kapitäne
In 1965-1968 she was owned by Benjamin Palmer, Prince Rupert BC Canada.
In 1969-1976 she was owned by Husky Marine Towing Ltd., Prince Rupert BC Canada.
In 1977-1987 she was owned by D & B Marine Towing Ltd., Campbell River BC Canada.
In 1988-1989 she was owned by L.G. Davey Marine Ltd., Gibsons BC Canada.
In 1990-1992 she was owned by Can-Marine Services Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1993-1997 she was owned by Royal Bank Leasing Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1999-2004 she was owned by Queen Charlotte Lodge Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 2012-2015 she was owned by Queen Charlotte Lodge Ltd., Richmond BC Canada.
Referenzen
- Canada List of Shipping
- heritage.canadiana.ca ↗