Vessel Profile

Island Comet (I)

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Story

This tug was built in 1903 by Turpel, William in Victoria, BC.

Historical Notes

On September 30, 1930 this vessel sank off Otter Cove BC Canada.

Owners & Masters

In 1903-1906 she was owned by Adolphus George McGregor et al., Victoria BC Canada.

In 1906-1908 she was owned by Adolphus G. McGregor, Harlan C. Brewster, and John L. Beckwith, Victoria BC Canada.

In 1908-1909 she was owned by Adolphus G. McGregor, Victoria BC Canada.

In 1909 she was owned by George McGregor, Benjamin Oddy, Robert Livingston, and Theodore West, Victoria BC Canada.

In 1912-1925 she was owned by William E. Gardner, Victoria BC Canada.

In 1926-1930 she was owned by Island Tug & Barge Ltd., Victoria BC Canada.

Rebuilds

In 1943 she was rebuilt as a barge at North Vancouver BC. 41gt

Repower

Repowered with a 10hp F-M engine (1928); Her engine was removed.

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