Vessel Profile

Imperial Immerk

Imperial Immerk
Photo: Mike Wright

Story

This tug, river was built in 1974 by Damen Shipyards in Hardenxveld-Giessendam.

Historical Notes

Shannon Venderheide (British Columbia Nautical History Facebook Group 17/05/2017) states that "we bought her from Krist Samuelson in Fort Langley and overhauled her for about a year out of Dodge Cove at Leakey Boatworks. All new interior /dodger and bow and shortened by about a metre. This vessel is now based out of Sointula, Oona River and Prince Rupert, towing logs, camps and our 85' ramp barge."

Owners & Masters

In 1974-1987 she was owned by Imperial Oil Ltd., Toronto ON Canada.

In 1987 she was owned by Victor Lachotkrevch, Edmonton AB Canada.

In 1988-2006 she was owned by Kristian Samuelson, Hagensborg BC Canada.

In 2011-2015 she was owned by Kristian Samuelson, Aldergrove BC Canada.

In 2016-2019 she was owned by Tadpole Towing & Milling Ltd., Oona River BC Canada.

In 2023-2024 she was owned by Tadpole Towing & Milling Ltd., Sointula BC Canada.

References

Canada List of Shipping

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