Story
This tug was built in 1935 by Wingen, Hilmar Thomas in Tofino, BC.
Historical Notes
On May 13, 1962 this fishboat owned and operated by Captain Olva Tahtinen, Madeira Park BC, sank at Dixon Entrance BC near Masset. This vessel was overwhelmed by heavy seas and sank quickly. The owner climbed the mast as the vessel sank but was picked up by another fishboat that was nearby.
Owners & Masters
In 1935-1937 she was owned by Hilmar T. Wingen, Tofino BC Canada.
In 1937-1940 she was owned by Mrs. Bessie O'Connor, Port Neville BC Canada.
In 1940-1959 she was owned by Mrs. Bessie O'Connor, Port Hardy BC Canada.
In 1959-1970 she was owned by Olva Tahtinen, Madeira Park BC Canada.
Masters
Captain Olva Tahtinen (1962);
References
- Canada List of Shipping
- Vancouver Sun (Vancouver BC) Tuesday May 15, 1962 page 19
- recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca ↗ (website viewed 19/04/2025)
